Lok Sabha Election 2024 Phase 2: Key Highlights and Contests
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2. “Lok Sabha Election Phase 2: What You Need to Know About 88 Seats Across 13 States”
3. “Election 2024 Phase 2: Highlights of 88 Constituencies’ Key Contests”
4. “Key Battles in Lok Sabha Election 2024 Phase 2: Highlights and Analysis”
5. “Lok Sabha Election Phase 2: Top Highlights and Contenders Across 88 Constituencies”
26.04.2024: The Lok Sabha Election 2024 Phase 2 is underway with 88 constituencies voting across 13 states and Union Territories. This phase was originally set to include 89 constituencies, but polling in Betul, Madhya Pradesh, was rescheduled due to unfortunate circumstances. Here are the top highlights and key points of this phase:
- **Regional Distribution:** Polling covers 20 seats in Kerala, 14 in Karnataka, 13 in Rajasthan, eight each in Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra, seven in Madhya Pradesh, five each in Assam and Bihar, three each in Bengal and Chhattisgarh, and one each in Jammu and Kashmir, Manipur, and Tripura.
- **Rescheduled Polling:** Betul, Madhya Pradesh, will now vote in the third phase on May 7 following the rescheduling due to a candidate’s demise from Mayawati’s BSP.
- **Key Candidates:** Notable candidates include Rahul Gandhi, KC Venugopal, Bhupesh Baghel, Vaibhav Gehlot, Rajeev Chandrasekhar, Shashi Tharoor, Hema Malini, Arun Govil, Tejasvi Surya, and Om Birla.
- **Crucial States:** Karnataka and Kerala hold significance for both BJP and the Opposition, with strategies aimed at strong performances amid various challenges.
- **Southern Focus:** BJP’s attempts to make inroads in Kerala and the Opposition’s hopes for success in the state add to the regional dynamics of this phase.
- **Party Projections:** BJP aims to expand its reach in southern and eastern India, while Congress projects improved performance compared to 2019.
- **Election Atmosphere:** The election is amidst intense debates and statements, reflecting the charged political environment.
- **Future Phases:** The next phase of the election is scheduled for May 7, with vote counting set for June 4 after the seventh and final phase on June 1.