![Bardhman: In this combo image, BJP candidate Dilip Ghosh's personal security (left) and a TMC worker (right), got injured after alleged clashes broke out between supporters of TMC and BJP in Monteswar's Susunia area of Bardhaman-Durgapur Lok Sabha seat around noon, as BJP candidate Dilip Ghosh was on his way to a polling booth following complaints of booth jamming, during the fourth phase of Lok Sabha elections, in Bardhman, Monday, May 13, 2024. Bardhman: In this combo image, BJP candidate Dilip Ghosh's personal security (left) and a TMC worker (right), got injured after alleged clashes broke out between supporters of TMC and BJP in Monteswar's Susunia area of Bardhaman-Durgapur Lok Sabha seat around noon, as BJP candidate Dilip Ghosh was on his way to a polling booth following complaints of booth jamming, during the fourth phase of Lok Sabha elections, in Bardhman, Monday, May 13, 2024.](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.newsarenaindia.com%2F%2Fuploads%2Fwb-1jpg_1715609554665.jpg&w=3840&q=8)
May 13, 2024, 07:12 AM - 5 mins read
The Election Commission, however, said the polls were peaceful across the state with a voter turnout of 75 per cent till 5 pm.
Read more![Boycott mars last phase of Lok Sabha polls in Madhya Pradesh’s Shajapur villages Boycott mars last phase of Lok Sabha polls in Madhya Pradesh’s Shajapur villages](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.newsarenaindia.com%2F%2Fuploads%2Fshajapur-1jpg_1715601612818.jpg&w=3840&q=8)
May 13, 2024, 05:00 AM - 1 min read
During the final phase of Lok Sabha polls in Madhya Pradesh, villages in Shajapur boycotted voting due to lack of development, citing absence of Narmada Project benefits and road connectivity. Villagers demand resolution of grievances before casting votes, highlighting issues of transportation and education access.
Read more![Voters wait in a queue at a polling station to cast their votes for the fourth phase of Lok Sabha elections, in Bardhaman on Monday, May 13, 2024. Voters wait in a queue at a polling station to cast their votes for the fourth phase of Lok Sabha elections, in Bardhaman on Monday, May 13, 2024.](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.newsarenaindia.com%2F%2Fuploads%2Fvotrjpg_1715590851385.jpg&w=3840&q=8)
May 13, 2024, 02:00 AM - 3 mins read
As the sun ascended on Monday, Birbhum and Bardhaman-Durgapur became battlegrounds where the clash of political wills between the Trinamool Congress (TMC) and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) transformed into physical confrontations, leaving the democratic exercise marred and bruised.
Read more![There were reports of malfunctioning of EVMs in some booths of West Bengal and Odisha. There were reports of malfunctioning of EVMs in some booths of West Bengal and Odisha.](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.newsarenaindia.com%2F%2Fuploads%2Fvoting-new2nai-2jpg_1715587586767.jpg&w=3840&q=8)
May 13, 2024, 01:06 AM - 11 mins read
According to the ECI, Jammu and Kashmir witnessed the lowest voting percentage till 11 am with 14.94 per cent voters, while West Bengal recorded the highest with 32.78 per cent.
Read more![Prime Minister Narendra Modi serving food at the Gurdwara. Prime Minister Narendra Modi serving food at the Gurdwara.](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.newsarenaindia.com%2F%2Fuploads%2Fpm-modi-4jpg_1715581740970.jpg&w=3840&q=8)
May 12, 2024, 10:35 PM - 2 mins read
The PM is scheduled to address election rallies in favour of NDA nominees in Hajipur, Muzaffarpur and Saran today.
Read more![People stand in queues to cast their votes at a polling station during the fourth phase of Lok Sabha elections at Fakeer Gujri on the outskirts of Srinagar on Monday, May 13, 2024. People stand in queues to cast their votes at a polling station during the fourth phase of Lok Sabha elections at Fakeer Gujri on the outskirts of Srinagar on Monday, May 13, 2024.](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.newsarenaindia.com%2F%2Fuploads%2Fjk-polling-2-1jpg_1715574156773.jpg&w=3840&q=8)
May 12, 2024, 09:22 PM - 3 mins read
JKPC and the Apni Party Chief alleged that the administration has arrested their party workers a day ahead of the polling in Srinagar.
Read more![Voters line up in large numbers to cast their vote at Chadoora, Budgam for Srinagar Parliamentary Constituency. Voters line up in large numbers to cast their vote at Chadoora, Budgam for Srinagar Parliamentary Constituency.](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.newsarenaindia.com%2F%2Fuploads%2Fjk-polling-1jpg_1715572637361.jpg&w=3840&q=8)
May 12, 2024, 08:57 PM - 3 mins read
This electoral battle marks a significant moment as it unfolds amid the backdrop of the region's altered political landscape following the abrogation of Article 370 in 2019.
Read more![SP has positioned candidates in 11 Lok Sabha seats, while Congress contenders are on the ballots for Kanpur and Sitapur seats. SP has positioned candidates in 11 Lok Sabha seats, while Congress contenders are on the ballots for Kanpur and Sitapur seats.](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.newsarenaindia.com%2F%2Fuploads%2Fup-pollsjpg_1715570999712.jpg&w=3840&q=8)
May 12, 2024, 08:29 PM - 2 mins read
All eyes are on the prestigious Kannauj seat, where SP president Akhilesh Yadav is seeking re-election, and Union Minister of State for Home Ajay Mishra Teni, contesting from Kheri, stands as another prominent candidate in the fray.
Read more!['Press NOTA in Indore,' MP Congress chief appeals to voters after candidate's withdrawal 'Press NOTA in Indore,' MP Congress chief appeals to voters after candidate's withdrawal](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.newsarenaindia.com%2F%2Fuploads%2Fani202403092080_1715566450226_1715566466041jpg_1715570618604.jpg&w=3840&q=8)
May 12, 2024, 08:23 PM - 2 mins read
Madhya Pradesh Congress chief Jitu Patwari made an appeal on Monday to voters in the Indore Lok Sabha constituency, urging them to choose the None of the Above (NOTA) option following the withdrawal of the party's candidate, Akshay Kanti Bam.
Read more![This is the first major election in Kashmir after the abrogation of Article 370, which granted special status to the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir. This is the first major election in Kashmir after the abrogation of Article 370, which granted special status to the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir.](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.newsarenaindia.com%2F%2Fuploads%2Fj-and-k-pollsjpg_1715568786704.jpg&w=3840&q=8)
May 12, 2024, 07:53 PM - 2 mins read
Voting began at 7 am and people were seen lining up outside polling stations to exercise their franchise in some areas of the constituency, according to the officials.
Read more![Approximately 95.85 lakh electors are eligible to exercise their franchise across 5,398 polling stations. Approximately 95.85 lakh electors are eligible to exercise their franchise across 5,398 polling stations.](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.newsarenaindia.com%2F%2Fuploads%2Fbihar-pollsjpg_1715567838956.jpg&w=3840&q=8)
May 12, 2024, 07:37 PM - 2 mins read
Polling commenced at 7 am in Begusarai, Ujiarpur, Samastipur, Munger and Darbhanga and will continue till 6 pm, a senior official said.
Read more![Baharampur, Krishnanagar, Ranaghat, Bardhaman Purba, Bardhaman-Durgapur, Asansol, Bolpur and Birbhum are voting on May 13. Baharampur, Krishnanagar, Ranaghat, Bardhaman Purba, Bardhaman-Durgapur, Asansol, Bolpur and Birbhum are voting on May 13.](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.newsarenaindia.com%2F%2Fuploads%2Fwbjpg_1715566918077.jpg&w=3840&q=8)
May 12, 2024, 07:21 PM - 2 mins read
The constituencies going to polls in the fourth phase include Baharampur, Krishnanagar, Ranaghat (SC), Bardhaman Purba (SC), Bardhaman-Durgapur, Asansol, Bolpur (SC), and Birbhum.
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