Kerala Lok Sabha Elections: Voters Turn Out in Enthusiasm, Chief Minister Among First to Cast Vote

In the Lok Sabha elections, Kerala is making its decision with enthusiasm. In all the 20 constituencies, voters are pouring into the polling booths this morning. Long queues can be seen at most of the booths from 7am onwards. 16 percent polls were recorded in the first three hours. In some places, the voting machine was on strike, but the new one was delivered and voting started. Most of the candidates have already arrived to cast their votes in the morning. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, leader of opposition VD Satheesan, LDF convener EP Jayarajan and others reached the polling booth early in the morning and cast their votes.

A mock poll was held at 6am in the presence of party representatives. Voting began at exactly seven. 2,77,49,159 voters are giving their verdict. There are 194 candidates competing in 20 constituencies. Voting will continue until 6 p.m. A webcast system has been installed in the affected cabins. 66,303 security personnel were submitted to vote. 30,238 – Voting Machines, 30,238 – Ballot Units, 30,238 – Control Units and 32,698 – VV Pats arranged for voting.

The second phase of voting is being held in 88 Lok Sabha constituencies in the country. Kerala 20, Karnataka 14, Rajasthan 13, Maharashtra 8, Uttar Pradesh 8, Madhya Pradesh 7, Assam 5, Bihar 5, Chhattisgarh 3, West Bengal 3, Manipur, Tripura and Jammu and Kashmir (one seat each). The first phase of the seven-phase voting was completed on the 19th of this month. 102 seats in 21 states were decided on that day. The turnout was 65.5 percent. The third phase of voting is on May 7. 94 seats in 12 states will be decided on that day.