Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:31pm on 26 Apr 2024,Friday Politics
In the second phase of Lok Sabha elections, 88 seats across 13 states witnessed a notable turnout of nearly 61%. High-profile constituencies like Wayanad, Thiruvananthapuram, Mathura, and Meerut attracted attention. Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged citizens to vote in record numbers. Chaos marred Bengal's Balurghat, with slogans raised against BJP's state chief. Tensions escalated in Mangalore over media interaction near polling stations. Kerala saw heavyweights Rahul Gandhi and Shashi Tharoor in contention. In Uttar Pradesh, focus remained on Mathura and Meerut. Overall, 1,210 candidates vied for victory, with NDA securing 65 seats in the last polls.
