In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, the total turnout for the seat was around 14.43 per cent compared to 25.86% in 2014.

Dr Abdullah’s son, Omar Abdullah, and grandsons Zahir Abdullah and Zamir Abdullah, cast their ballot at a polling station at Burnhall School in Srinagar's Sonawar neighbourhood.

JKPC and the Apni Party Chief alleged that the administration has arrested their party workers a day ahead of the polling in Srinagar.

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.

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.

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.

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Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, currently out on interim bail in the liquor policy case, made a compelling appeal to voters during an election rally in Moti Nagar area, urging them to support the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in the upcoming Lok Sabha polls to prevent his return to Tihar jail.

During the rally, the Khan Market Trader’s Association announced a 15% discount at all food outlets in the market for citizens who will display their voting ink mark.

Announcing 10 Kejriwal ki guarantee (Kejriwal's guarantee), his take on the BJP manifesto focussed on Modi ki guarantee, the AAP National Convener listed 10 promises at a press conference on Sunday, work on which he said would be carried out on a war-footing if the INDIA bloc formed the government at the Centre.

Rahul Gandhi, who is contesting from Kerala's Wayanad and Uttar Pradesh's Rae Bareli seats, accepted an invitation to a public debate with PM Modi on the Lok Sabha polls. The invitation was extended by former Supreme Court judge Madan B Lokur, former High Court Chief Justice AP Shah, and senior journalist N Ram.

Along with the NOC, Sidhu has also been provided with a 'no dues' certificate, indicating clearance of outstanding government dues. This development brings a sense of relief to Sidhu, who is gearing up to file her nomination papers for the upcoming June 1 Lok Sabha elections.