Voting for the second phase of the Lok Sabha elections 2024 commenced across 13 states and union territories of India at 7 am on Friday, April 26. A total of 88 parliamentary constituencies are participating in today's vote, which includes five constituencies in Assam.
A significant and encouraging sight was witnessed where a 94-year-old woman from Outer Manipur's Ukhrul, arrived at the polling station to cast her vote early in the morning, exemplifying the democratic spirit. The polling for 13 assembly segments under the Outer Manipur seat is also taking place today.
"Urging everyone in constituencies voting today, in the second phase of the Lok Sabha elections, to participate in record numbers. A high voter turnout strengthens our democracy. I especially urge our young voters and women voters to turn out in great numbers. Your vote is your voice!" wrote Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a post on X.
In the second phase of the Lok Sabha polls on Friday, 9,133 polling stations have been established across five constituencies in Assam. Anurag Goel, Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Assam, confirmed in a press conference in Guwahati that all necessary arrangements have been made for this phase. Goel also revealed that a total of 77,09,276 voters are expected to cast votes in today's polls across the established polling stations.