Jaipur: Polling on the remaining 13 of 25 Lok Sabha seats in Rajasthan concluded on Friday. Among the 152 candidates in the fray in this phase were two Union ministers, the BJP state president and a former Assembly Speaker. The sons of two former chief ministers were also contesting in this phase of Lok Sabha elections.
Polling was held at 28,758 booths from 7 am to 6 pm. Around 2.80 crore voters were eligible to vote in the second phase. Polling on 12 seats was held in the first phase on April 19 in Rajasthan.
Along with Lok Sabha general elections, a by-election was also held in Bagidora assembly seat in Banswara which became vacant after Congress MLA Mahendrajeet Singh Malviya joined BJP. Malviya is contesting the Lok Sabha election from Banswara as the BJP candidate.
- 8.16 PM - 62.70% Polling Recorded Till 7 PM
The voter turnout in Rajasthan till 5 pm for the second phase of the polls stands at 62.70 per cent on Friday in the second phase of Lok Sabha polls 2024, according to the Election Commission of India. Barmer constituency has recorded the highest voter turnout (70.98%) while the Tonk-Sawai Madhopur constituency has recorded the lowest (53.40%). The voter turnout recorded in Ajmer was 55.34 %, while in Banswara it was 70.20% till 7 PM. - 5.48 PM - 59.19% Polling Recorded Till 5 PM
The voter turnout in Rajasthan till 5 pm for the second phase of the polls stands at 59.19 per cent on Friday in the second phase of Lok Sabha polls 2024, according to the Election Commission of India. Barmer constituency has recorded the highest voter turnout (69.79%) while Pali constituency has recorded the lowest (51.75%). - 5.00 PM - 'Anti-Social Elements Not Letting Voters Vote': Cong Candidate
Congress candidate from Jodhpur Karan Singh Uchiyarda made serious allegations in a post on X, which read, "Just received information that some anti-social elements have stopped voters from coming to the booth in Bengti Kalla, Phalodi. Frustrated with the defeat, the opposition party is adopting such tactics, which is a deep stain on India's democratic system. My request is that the administration officials and the District Collector should take strict action against these people and provide help in keeping the voting process smooth." - 4.30 PM - Ravindra Singh Bhati's Brother Asked to Move Out of Jaisalmer
Jaisalmer Police wrote, "The brother of Ravindra Singh Bhati, the independent candidate from Lok Sabha constituency Barmer, who is not a voter of Jaisalmer, is roaming in Jaisalmer district and influencing the voters. Jaisalmer District Police appeals to the brother of the independent candidate that you should immediately move out of this district. However, Ravindra Singh Bhati has not yet responded to this tweet by the police. - 4.00 PM - Booth Agent from Congress Beaten Up in Shiv Assembly
Amidst the Lok Sabha polls in Rajasthan, reports have surfaced that a booth agent from Shiv assembly constituency of Barmer district was beaten by a group over an issue, which is unknown till now. On receiving information about the matter, Baytu MLA and senior Congress leader Harish Chaudhary also reached the spot. He said that at the instigation of the Rajasthan government, the police is deliberately trying to stop Congress workers and voters from voting. - 3.30 PM - 50.27% Voter Turnout Till 3 PM
The voter turnout in Rajasthan till 3 pm for the second phase of the polls stands at 50.27 per cent on Friday in the second phase of Lok Sabha polls 2024, according to the Election Commission of India. Banswara constituency has recorded the highest voter turnout (60.01%) while Ajmer constituency has recorded the lowest (43.28%). - 2.30 PM - Why Are The People of Pushkar Boycotting Polls?
Residents of a village under Pushkar constituency of Rajasthan's Ajmer have boycotted polling today in protest against government's apathy towards resolving their long-standing problem of drinking water. People of Balwanta village have been continuously raising their voice regarding the problem of drinking water but the government has reportedly not taken any efforts to address it. Thus, the villagers decided to boycott polls today. Read More... - 1.30 PM - 40.39% Voter Turnout Till 1 PM
The voter turnout in Rajasthan till 1 pm for the second phase of the polls stands at 40.39 per cent on Friday in the second phase of Lok Sabha polls 2024, according to the Election Commission of India. - 1.00 PM - Rajasthan's CEO Creative Social Media Post
Rajasthan's Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) has urged for a huge voter turnout and encouraged the first-time voters in a very creative and unique way. The CEO took to X (formerly twitter) and compared patriotism for the country with first time love. - 12.30 PM - Ravindra Singh Bhati's Serious Allegations
Ravindra Singh Bhati, an independent candidate from Rajasthan's Barmer Lok Sabha seat, has made allegations of irregularities in the election. My polling agents are being thrown out of the booths. What kind of democracy is this? After all, under whose pressure is the administration working? The administration is stopping the vehicles of our people. Efforts are being made to reduce voting.
However, the police have rejected Ravindra Bhati's allegations. "No such incident has come to light. Supervisory officers are continuously visiting/inspecting the booths. Voting is going on peacefully," police said. - 11.40 AM - 26.84% Voter Turnout Till 11 AM
The voter turnout in Rajasthan till 11 am for the second phase of the polls stands at 26.84 per cent on Friday in the second phase of Lok Sabha polls 2024, according to the Election Commission of India. - 11.15 AM - 80-Year-Old Died While Voting
An elderly man who came to vote on Friday morning died in Bhilwara Lok Sabha constituency of Rajasthan. This incident happened in Subarnapur ward number 2. The name of the deceased is said to be Chhagan Bagela, who was around 80 years old. - 11.00 AM - QUICK RECAP
- 11.77% Voter Turnout Till 9 AM
- Senior leaders including Ashok Gehlot, Om Birla, Gajendra Shekhawat cast their vote.
- Technical Fault in EVM in Sirohi
- Union Minister Gajendra Shekhawat asserted that BJP will win all 25 seats in the state.
- Congress leader Vaibhav Gehlot hopeful of change of power in Jalore
- People in Balwanta, Nasirabad Boycott Voting - 10.45 AM - Transgender Community Urges All to Vote
The enthusiasm among voters across the state is a sight to behold. Meanwhile, the transgender community also voted in Bhilwara with great fervour. In a special conversation with ETV Bharat, the community appealed to all the people to vote. "No one should think about what will happen with one vote. Everyone must vote to move their country forward. This is a great festival of democracy, where one must vote for nationalism," they said. - 10.30 AM - Technical Fault in EVM in Sirohi
There have been technical faults reported in Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) at Varada polling station of Sirohi district. The voting process was put on hold for half an hour in booth number 12, 24 and 44, after which the polling resumed. The citizens who turned out to vote had to face difficulty due to the glitch and scorching heat. - 10.00 AM - BJP Candidate Lumbaram Chaudhary Cast His Vote in Sirohi
BJP Lok Sabha candidate Lumbaram Choudhary cast his vote in Sirohi on Friday. Lumbaram exercised his franchise in Wadeli village of Sirohi Assembly. The leader even appealed to all the people to vote as much as possible. - 9.30 AM - 11.77% Voter Turnout Till 9 AM
The voter turnout in Rajasthan till 9 am for the second phase of the polls stands at 11.77 per cent on Friday in the second phase of Lok Sabha polls 2024, according to the Election Commission of India. - 9.00 AM - People in Balwanta, Nasirabad Boycott Voting
According to reports, the villagers of Balwanta in Nasirabad, Ajmer have called for boycott of voting. The boycott is due to their demand of drinking water. Since the start of the polls, only two voters have cast their votes out of 3000 voters. Yesterday, the villagers had organised a meeting and called for voting boycott. - 8.50 AM - 'Fight to Save Constitution': BJP candidate from Kota Om Birla
"This is not a fight to save the constitution, the constitution is in good hands. They are just spreading lies. Social structure and social reservation will remain intact... The airport will definitely be constructed. The state government had not paid dues for nine months, but as soon as Bhajanlal Sharma became the CM, the Rajasthan government deposited the money within 20 days. Airport construction will begin after a DPR is formed...," Om Birla said. - 8.45 AM - 'Will Win All 25 Seats': Union Minister Gajendra Shekhawat
Union Minister and BJP candidate from Rajasthan's Jodhpur, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat cast his vote on Friday. "...We will win the Jodhpur seat, and also win all 25 seats in Rajasthan and over 400 seats in the country," the Union Minister said after coming out from the booth. - 8.20 AM - BJP Candidate from Barmer Kailash Choudhary Cast His Vote
Union Minister and BJP candidate from Barmer, Kailash Choudhary cast his vote at a polling booth in the constituency. He is up against independent candidate Ravindra Singh Bhati and Congress candidate Ummeda Ram Beniwal. - 8.00 AM - '100% Sure...': Congress Candidate Vaibhav Gehlot from Jalore
Congress candidate from Jalore Lok Sabha seat Vaibhav Gehlot said, "Be it any election, our entire family goes together to cast the vote...I appeal to the people to bless the people. There is a good atmosphere in Rajasthan...There is enthusiasm that is in the people of Jalore for Congress. I am 100% confident that people are bringing a change in Jalore this time." - 7.45 AM - 'BJP will Win Again', says Vasundhara Raje
"The country wants development, this is why BJP will form the government again and PM Narendra Modi will win a third term. Jhalawar MP Dushyant Singh has been receiving good support... I believe he will create history this time as well... We can never take anything for granted. Everything is in the hands of god and the voters...," Raje said after casting her vote. - 7.35 AM - Former CM Vasundhara Raje Cast Her Vote
Former Chief Minister of Rajasthan and senior BJP leader Vasundhara Raje cast her vote at a polling booth in Jhalawar. The leader took to X (formerly Twitter) and urged all to vote, "I urge all voters to exercise their right to choose development, progress and prosperity. Voting is your duty and also the power of this democracy. Remember, each of your votes is very important." - 7.25 AM - Ashok Gehlot Seeks Blessings
Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot and Congress candidate from Jalore Lok Sabha seat Vaibhav Gehlot seek blessings of their ancestors ahead of polling in Jodhpur. - 7.20 AM - Mannalal Rawat Cast His Vote
BJP candidate from Udaipur Mannalal Rawat cast his vote early morning on Friday. He exercised his franchise in the Navjeevan School polling booth in Savina area. A large number of voters have been standing in queue at the polling stations since morning in Rajasthan. - 7.10 AM - PM Modi Calls For Record Voter Turnout
"Urging everyone in constituencies voting today, in the second phase of the Lok Sabha elections, to participate in record numbers. A high voter turnout strengthens our democracy. I especially urge our young voters and women voters to turn out in great numbers. Your vote is your voice," Prime Minister Narendra Modi said. - 7.00 AM - Polling Begins
The voting for 13 seats in Rajasthan started at 7 am. The first approximate voter turnout will come at 9 am. ETV Bharat urges all the citizens of the 13 constituencies in Rajasthan to exercise your franchise and strengthen the democracy. - 6.45 AM - Rajasthan's Hot Seats Under Polls in 2nd Phase
Barmer-Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Jalore, Chittorgarh, Banswara and Kota-Bundi are the hot seats in this phase. The other constituencies going to polls are Tonk-Sawai Madhopur, Ajmer, Pali, Udaipur, Rajsamand, Kota and Jhalawar-Baran. - 6.30 AM - CEC Rajiv Kumar Sums Up All Preparation Ahead of 2nd Phase LS Polls
"We have been preparing for the last 2 years. The arrangements are in place at all the booths...All arrangements have been made for the voters including drinking water, fans...The voters need to come out and vote...Security has been kept in mind...There is absolutely no information of violence from anywhere. Still, forces will be present on all booths," Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar urges all citizens to come out and vote in their respective constituencies.
Security Arrangement and Hot Seats
More than 1.72 lakh personnel have been deployed on election duty to ensure free and fair polls while 82,487 security personnel including policemen, home guards, forest guards, and Rajasthan Armed Constabulary jawans. Chief electoral officer Praveen Gupta said 175 companies of central police forces will also be there for security-related arrangements.
Barmer-Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Jalore, Chittorgarh, Banswara and Kota-Bundi are the hot seats in this phase. The other constituencies going to polls are Tonk-Sawai Madhopur, Ajmer, Pali, Udaipur, Rajsamand, Kota and Jhalawar-Baran.
After a low voter turnout during the first phase of elections on April 19 at 58.28 per cent, leaders focused on urging people to vote in the second phase.
Key Constituencies
Located along the India-Pakistan border, Barmer-Jaisalmer is the largest Lok Sabha constituency of Rajasthan. It is witnessing a triangular contest among Independent candidate Ravindra Singh Bhati, the Congress' Ummeda Ram and the BJP's Kailash Chaudhary. Bhati, 26, is an Independent MLA from the Sheo constituency of Barmer district.
Former Chief Minister and Congress leader Ashok Gehlot's son Vaibhav Gehlot is contesting the Lok Sabha election from Jalore. Ashok Gehlot focused most of his campaigning on this seat and is likely to make it a tough contest for the BJP's Lumbaram, a grassroots-level leader. Vaibhav lost his first Lok Sabha election in 2019 to the BJP's Gajendra Singh Shekhawat from Jodhpur.
After Barmer-Jaisalmer, all eyes are on Jodhpur, where BJP candidate Shekhawat is facing a neck-and-neck fight with the Congress' Karan Singh Uchiarda. While Shekhawat is contesting from Jodhpur for the third time after winning the seat in 2014 and 2019, it is the maiden Lok Sabha fight of Karan Singh.
