India General Elections 2024: Karnal, May 25, 2024 — As the sixth phase of India’s general elections kicked off, former Chief Minister of Haryana, Manohar Lal Khattar, cast his vote in Karnal, expressing strong confidence in the BJP’s victory over the Congress candidate, Divyanshu Budhiraja.
May 25th, 2024, Written By Ankit Shukla From Codewithindia
Highlights of the Sixth Phase of Polling:
- Date: May 25, 2024
- States and UTs Involved: Bihar, Haryana, Jammu and Kashmir, Jharkhand, Delhi, Odisha, Uttar Pradesh, and West Bengal
- Number of Seats: 58
- Total Voters: Over 11.13 crore
- Polling Stations: 1.14 lakh
Khattar’s Voting and Statements
Manohar Lal Khattar, contesting from the Karnal seat, cast his vote early in the day. Confident and upbeat, he stated:
- Participation Appeal: Khattar urged the people to participate in this “festival of democracy” and vote for the BJP.
- Opponent’s Challenge: “The Congress candidate is not a challenge for me,” he declared.
- Campaign Plans: Khattar plans to visit all nine assembly segments by the end of the day to rally support.
Leaders Urging Voter Participation
Prominent political figures across parties emphasized the importance of voter turnout:
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi: Urged voters to participate actively, highlighting that “every vote counts” and encouraging women and youth to cast their ballots.
- Congress Leaders:
- Bhupinder Singh Hooda: Called for a high voter turnout.
- Deepender Singh Hooda: Expressed confidence in the Congress’s prospects in Haryana, aiming for victory in all ten seats.
Key Facts About the Sixth Phase
- Former CMs in the Fray:
- Manohar Lal Khattar (BJP) in Karnal
- Mehbooba Mufti (PDP) in Anantnag-Rajouri
- Voter Demographics:
- Males: 5.84 crore
- Females: 5.29 crore
- Third-Gender Electors: 5120
- Special Provisions: Voting options for:
- Senior Citizens: 8.93 lakh voters aged 85+
- Centenarians: 23,659 voters above 100 years old
- PwD Voters: 9.58 lakh provided with home voting options
- Polling Officials: Around 11.4 lakh officials ensuring smooth operations across the polling stations.
Conclusion
As India moves forward with its electoral process, the involvement and enthusiasm of both voters and candidates are crucial. The sixth phase of the Lok Sabha elections highlights the dynamic and participatory nature of Indian democracy. Leaders across the political spectrum continue to emphasize the importance of each vote, urging citizens to exercise their democratic rights.
Stay tuned for more updates as the election progresses and the results begin to shape the future political landscape of India.
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