An elderly voter in Uttarakhand's Haridwar threw an electronic voting machine (EVM) on the ground, demanding voting take place through ballot paper.

The Dhadkahi village, known as the "silent village due to its large deaf-and-dumb population, still lacks basic facilities such as roads, water, healthcare facilities and education.

The party members believe that the Congress is losing time for canvassing for ensuing Lok Sabha and Assembly by-polls compared to BJP, which had declared its candidates fast, but CM Sukhu is confident about people’s support to Congress and says BJP is exposed in its motive to grab power unethically in Himachal Pradesh.

A large number of women thronged the pink booths set up at the Government Girls' Higher Secondary School in Doda to exercise their franchise.

In eight parliamentary constituencies of western Uttar Pradesh where voting is currently underway, an average voter turnout of 25.20 per cent was recorded in the first four hours of polling on Friday in the first phase of Lok Sabha elections.

The 2024 Lok Sabha polls have officially begun. Voters can cast their voters from 7 am in the morning to 6 pm in the evening, Poll closing times may be extended in case of unexpeted occurences/delays.