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ELECTION COMMISSION OF INDIA
Nirvachan Sadan, Ashoka Road, New Delhi-110001
No. ECI/PN/114/2024 01.06.2024
Press Note
Polling now completed for 7 phases, largest electoral exercise in the world
Phase-7 voter turnout 59.45 % as of 8:45 PM
Polling also complete for Assembly Constituencies of Sikkim, Arunachal
Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh and Odisha
Commission extends its deepest and most profound gratitude to voters, all
the stakeholders
The General Elections to the 18th Lok Sabha concluded today with peaceful polling
marking the 7th and last phase of elections. Polling in the seventh phase of General
Elections 2024 which commenced across 57 PCs recorded an approximate voter
turnout of 59.45% as of 8:45 pm.
Voters at the highest Polling Station, Tashigang, Himachal Pradesh
In Odisha, 42 Assembly Constituencies went to polls simultaneously with the

Parliamentary Constituencies. With the conclusion of phase 7, polling for General
Elections 2024 is now complete. Polling is also complete for General Elections to
State Legislative Assemblies of Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim, Andhra Pradesh and
Odisha.
Voters in Odisha
Counting of votes for General Election to Lok Sabha 2024 and State Legislative
Assemblies of Andhra Pradesh and Odisha is scheduled on June 4th, 2024. Counting
of votes for General Elections to State Legislative Assemblies of Arunachal Pradesh
and Sikkim will take place on June 2nd, 2024.
Voters from Punjab and Chandigarh
The Election Commission of India extends its deepest and most profound gratitude
to voters, all the stakeholders including polling personnel, law enforcement
agencies, security and paramilitary forces, volunteers, Indian Railways and Airforce,
amongst many who made this mammoth exercise a grand success.
Polling across the country was held smoothly and peacefully across seven phases.
The Commission led by CEC Shri Rajiv Kumar along with ECs Shri Gyanesh Kumar and
Dr. Sukhbir Singh Sandhu kept a close watch on every aspect of the poll process
during the seven phase General Elections. Stringent security measures were in place
creating a conducive environment for voters to cast their vote without fear or
intimidation. With meticulous advance planning and rigorous training of election
officials, elections this time have seen a drastic reduction in the number of repolls
demonstrating the robustness of the election process.
Voters from Patna, Bihar
Across 7 phases there have been innumerable success stories in these elections. Long
queues of voters at the polling station from across the country since the start of the
polling in phase 1 conveyed their belief and trust in the democratic process. Voters
from all sections of society and age groups including women, youngsters, PVTGs,
third gender, PwDs and senior citizens participated enthusiastically in the Chunav
Ka Parv. The participation of women in these elections have also seen significant
strides. In the fifth and sixth phases women voter turnout percentage was more than
male.
Home-voting facility, introduced for the first time in the history of Lok Sabha
elections on pan-India basis saw democracy being taken to the doorsteps of those
who are encumbered by physical limitations. Many voters aged above 85 years and
PwD with 40% benchmark disability opted to vote from the comfort of their homes.
Jammu and Kashmir shone bright with a voter turnout of 58.58% which is highest in
the last 35 years. The Kashmir valley registered a voter turnout of 51.05%, a massive
jump of over 30 points from the previous elections in the 3 PCs that went to polls in
the valley. The feat is testament to the credibility and fairness of the election
process and a ringing endorsement of the trust reposed by the voters in the power
of the ballot.
102 villages in LWE affected Bastar also had polling stations in their villages and saw
unprecedented voting. Bastar PC saw a remarkable VTR of 68.29% with no violence
and a resounding victory for the ballot over the bullet. 126 villages and 199 hamlets
with 140 Polling Stations of Surguja Parliamentary Constituency in North
Chhattisgarh having significant PVTG population of Pahadi Korbas voted with an
overwhelming turnout.
The strength of the democratic ethos in India is equally reflected in the high VTR in
Andaman and Nicobar and Lakshadweep Islands. Both these UTs went to polls in the
first phase. Andaman and Nicobar saw a VTR of 64.10%. The Shompen tribe of Great
Nicobar participated in a Lok Sabha Elections for the first time. Lakshadweep also
saw VTR of 84.16%. This only goes to show that while away from the mainland, the
trust and belief of the people in these islands is just as strong as those living in the
mainland.
Over 87% of complaints on cVigil were resolved within 100 minutes which reduced
campaign clutter and noise as citizens took ownership, voting out money and muscle
power from the elections. Based on the First in First Out principle, the Suvidha
platform has ensured transparent and timely approval of over 78% of requests of
various categories made by political parties and candidates for seeking permissions
for rallies, grounds, halls, etc.
Bihar, Chandigarh, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Punjab, Odisha, Uttar Pradesh and
West Bengal are the States/UTs that went to polls in this last phase. A total of 904
candidates were in the electoral fray.
Polling in 8 States/UTs across India
The approximate voter turnout figures of 59.45 % as of 8:45 PM will continue to be

updated State/PC/AC wise on the Voter Turnout App of ECI. This will also give
aggregate phase wise figures in addition to the State/PC/AC wise figures.
Commission shall additionally for convenience of stakeholders, issue another press
note with voter turnout figures at ~2345 hours.
State-Wise Approximate Voter Turnout in Phase - 7 (8:45 PM)
Sl. No. State / UT No. PCs Approximate

Voter Turnout %
1 Bihar 8 50.79
2 Chandigarh 1 62.80
3 Himachal Pradesh 4 67.53
4 Jharkhand 3 69.59
5 Odisha 6 63.57
6 Punjab 13 55.86
7 Uttar Pradesh 13 55.60

8 West Bengal 9 69.89
Above 8 States/UTs 57 59.45
As per the laid down procedure, scrutiny of election papers takes place one day after
the polling day in the presence of candidates or their authorised polling agents. The
decision to conduct a repoll, if any, is also taken thereafter. Some polling parties
return after polling day depending on the geographical/ logistical conditions. The
Commission will also, after the scrutiny and depending on the number/ schedule of
repoll, publish the updated voter turnout along with gender wise breakup in due
course.
High resolution poll day photos can be accessed here: https://www.eci.gov.in/ge-

2024-photogallery
Anuj Chandak
Joint Director

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ELECTION COMMISSION OF INDIA

Nirvachan Sadan, Ashoka Road, New Delhi-110001

No. ECI/PN/114/2024 01.06.2024

Voters at the highest Polling Station, Tashigang, Himachal Pradesh

In Odisha, 42 Assembly Constituencies went to polls simultaneously with the

Voters from Punjab and Chandigarh

Polling in 8 States/UTs across India

The approximate voter turnout figures of 59.45 % as of 8:45 PM will continue to be

State-Wise Approximate Voter Turnout in Phase - 7 (8:45 PM)

Sl. No. State / UT No. PCs Approximate

7 Uttar Pradesh 13 55.60

High resolution poll day photos can be accessed here: https://www.eci.gov.in/ge-

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