New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday urged voters to franchise their exercise in the fifth phase of the Lok Sabha Polls in large numbers and expected youngsters turn out to break records.
“Requesting all those voting in today’s fifth phase of the 2019 Lok Sabha elections to do so in large numbers. A vote is the most effective way to enrich our democracy and contribute to India’s better future. I hope my young friends turnout in record numbers.,” Modi tweeted.
Requesting all those voting in today’s fifth phase of the 2019 Lok Sabha elections to do so in large numbers.
A vote is the most effective way to enrich our democracy and contribute to India’s better future.
I hope my young friends turnout in record numbers.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 6, 2019
Voting began at 7 a.m. across the 51 Lok Sabha constituencies in seven states, largely in the Hindi heartland, in the fifth phase of the mega seven-phase electoral exercise.
A total electorate of over 8.75 crores is eligible to exercise their franchise in this phase which covers the remaining 12 constituencies in Rajasthan, 14 in Uttar Pradesh, including the high-profile Amethi, Rae Bareli and Lucknow seats, five in Bihar, seven each in West Bengal and Madhya Pradesh, four in Jharkhand and two in Jammu and Kashmir, including Anantnag, where the third and final phase of polling is being held.
In 2014 national elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) had won 39 of these 51 seats — all 12 in Rajasthan, 12 of 14 in Uttar Pradesh, all seven in Madhya Pradesh, three of five in Bihar, all four in Jharkhand and one of two in Jammu and Kashmir.
Voting in 51 seats under Phase-V is currently underway. Counting of the votes will be held on May 23. Voting of the remaining 118 constituencies will be held in two phases slated on May 12 and May 19.
Over 12% voter turnout recorded in Phase-V till 10 am. Bihar recorded 11.51%, Jammu and Kashmir recorded 1.36% while over 13% recorded in Madhya Pradesh.
While in Rajasthan where 12 seats are in stake, a total of 14% recorded till 10 am. Uttar Pradesh saw 9.85% voter turnout till 10 am. West Bengal tops the list with 16.56% till 10 am. Jharkhand witnesses moderate voting turnout till 13.46%.
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