Elections 2022 Live Updates: 21.18% Voter Turnout In UP, 17.77% Polling In Punjab Till 11 AM
Assembly Elections 2022 live updates: In Uttar Pradesh, Akhilesh Yadav is contesting from the Karhal assembly seat, which will also go to polls today.
Assembly elections 2022: Counting of votes in both the states will take place on March 10. (File)
Uttar Pradesh recorded a voter turnout of 21.18 per cent till 11 am in the third phase of the ongoing Assembly elections while Punjab, which is voting in a single phase today, witnessed a marginally less voter turnout of 17,77 per centtill 11 AM.
Fifty-nine constituencies spread across 16 districts in Uttar Pradesh are voting today in the third phase of polling. Congress-ruled Punjab will also vote today. Polling in Punjab will be held from 8 am to 6 pm. In UP, it will be from 7 am and 6 pm.
In Uttar Pradesh, polling is being held in seven-phases. In the third phase, where 59 assembly seats of 16 districts will go to polls, 627 candidates are contesting and over 2.15 crore people are eligible to vote.
The districts where polling will be held are Hathras, Firozabad, Etah, Kasganj, Mainpuri, Farrukhabad, Kannauj, Etawah, Auraiya, Kanpur Dehat, Kanpur Nagar, Jalaun, Jhanshi, Lalitpur, Hamirpur and Mahoba.
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav is contesting from the Karhal assembly seat, which will also go to polls today. The BJP has fielded Union minister S P Singh Baghel from the seat.
Counting of votes in both the states, along with Uttarakhand, Goa and Manipur, will take place on March 10.
Here are the live updates on Assembly Elections 2022:
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Feb 20, 2022 12:28 (IST)
Punjab Polls 2022: Punjab Reports 17.77% Voter Turnout Till 11 am
Punjab recorded a voter turnout of 17.77 per cent at 11 am on Sunday in the ongoing Assembly elections.
According to the Election Commission of India, Sri Muktsar Sahib witnessed the highest voter turnout of 23.34 per cent followed by Fazilka (22.55 per cent) and Malerkotla (22.07 per cent) till 11 am.
Pathankot recorded the lowest percentage of voter turnout of 12.44 per cent. Further, while Sahibjada Ajit Singh Nagar saw 13.15 per cent voter turnout.
Feb 20, 2022 12:22 (IST)
UP Assembly Election 2022: Akhilesh Yadav Casts Vote In Jaswantnagar
Samajwadi Party chief and party's candidate from Karhal, Akhilesh Yadav casts vote at a polling booth in Jaswantnagar.
The former chief minister is contesting his maiden Assembly election from Karhal. The BJP has pitted Union Minister of State in the Ministry of Law and Justice Satya Pal Singh Baghel against Akhilesh Yadav.
Akhilesh's uncle and Pragatisheel Samajwadi Party (Lohia) chief Shivpal Singh Yadav is contesting from Jaswantnagar seat.
Feb 20, 2022 12:15 (IST)
Punjab Polls: "People Will Reject Navjot Sidhu's Arrogance And Hate Politics," Says Akali Leader
People will win, their issues will win and public will reject Sidhu's arrogance and hate politics. There has not been any development of industries and issues of business, unemployed & poor labours have not been addressed: SAD leader Bikram S Majithia, contesting from Amritsar East
UP Polls 2022: Mayawati Urges People To Vote Out BJP For False Promises On Employment
As the third phase of polling in Uttar Pradesh is underway, Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati urged the people to vote out the ruling party for giving false promises of providing them employment.
In a series of Tweets, BSP chief said that to get rid of all kinds of false promises of the BJP, it is necessary that the ruling party should be changed.
In another tweet, she said, "ruling party's wrong policies which made the poor people more poorer, should not be trusted anymore and that BSP should be trusted."
Feb 20, 2022 11:52 (IST)
UP Assembly Election 2022: Voting Is Taking Place In 59 Assembly Seats Of 16 Districts
In Uttar Pradesh, polling is being held in seven-phases. In the third phase, where 59 assembly seats of 16 districts will go to polls, 627 candidates are contesting and over 2.15 crore people are eligible to vote.
The districts where polling will be held are Hathras, Firozabad, Etah, Kasganj, Mainpuri, Farrukhabad, Kannauj, Etawah, Auraiya, Kanpur Dehat, Kanpur Nagar, Jalaun, Jhanshi, Lalitpur, Hamirpur and Mahoba.
Kanpur Mayor Pramila Pandey In Trouble Over Pic, Case Filed For Violating Secret Ballot
Kanpur Mayor Pramila Pandey today created a controversy when she clicked pictures and videos inside the polling booth. Ms Pandey shared the photo of her voting for Bharatiya Janata Party during the third-phase of UP assembly polls. (Read full story here)
Feb 20, 2022 10:51 (IST)
Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) personnel help a voter at a polling booth in Ludhiana.
Feb 20, 2022 10:49 (IST)
Elections 2022: Arvind Kejriwal Urges People To Exercise Their Franchise
As the assembly polls in Punjab are underway, Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday urged the people to exercise their franchise for the future of the state.
In a video message shared on Twitter, Kejriwal asked people to vote for good schools, good government hospitals and for the security of the country.
"Must go to vote for the future of Punjab which includes good schools, employment for your children, government hospitals in which you can get free treatment, elimination of drug addiction, safety and security of people of the country is paramount. All this will happen when you go to vote," he said.
He also urged the youth voters to go for voting and take along their elders. He also said to take pictures at the polling booth for memory.
Feb 20, 2022 10:34 (IST)
UP Election 2022: Samajwadi Party Alleges Discrepancies In VVPAT, Claims BJP's Slip Issued Upon Voting SP
Soon after polling for the third phase of Assembly elections kicked off in Uttar Pradesh, Samajwadi Party alleged discrepancies in the Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) stating that the Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) issued a slip of the BJP as the voter cast his vote to the former.
The party asked the Election Commission to take cognisance of the matter and ensure "smooth and fair voting".
"BJP's slip is coming out after pressing the button of Samajwadi Party at booth number 121 of Bhognipur 208 assembly of Kanpur rural. The Election Commission should take cognizance for ensuring smooth and fair voting," SP tweeted in Hindi.
Feb 20, 2022 10:23 (IST)
Punjab Polls 2022: 1,304 candidates contesting polls in Punjab
A total of 1,304 candidates, including 93 women and two transgenders, are in the fray for the high-stake electoral contest.
Counting of votes will take place on March 10.
Among many places, Amritsar recorded a voter turnout of 4.14 per cent till 9 am, Barnala 6.70 per cent, Fatehgarh Sahib 6.94 percent, Fazilka 6.61 per cent, Malerkotla 8.01 per cent and Muktsar 6.21 per cent.
"My Sisters And Brothers...": Priyanka Gandhi Appeal To UP Voters
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra urged voters in UP to choose a government that understands and "solves your issues".
"My sisters and brothers of Uttar Pradesh. You have a huge responsibility in these elections. You have to take the state on the path of a new politics. You have to beautify the future of the state. This time choose a government that understands and solves your issues. Do vote," she tweeted.
Feb 20, 2022 09:48 (IST)
Congress leader Manish Tewari casts his vote in #PunjabElections2022 at Ludhiana
I request people to keep in mind the interests of Punjab, rise above caste & religion while voting in this election, he says. pic.twitter.com/EPlO3B6A2V
A newly-wed bride, Julie cast her vote at polling booth no.305 in Firozabad assembly constituency before leaving for her in-laws' house. She got married last night and was leaving for her in-laws' house this morning. #UttarPradeshElection2022pic.twitter.com/YtRxthyNik
Elections 2022: BJP Chief Nadda Urges People Of UP, Punjab To Vote For Development, Prosperity
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national president JP Nadda on Sunday urged the people of Uttar Pradesh and Punjab to cast their vote to maintain the development and prosperity in the states.
The third phase of the Uttar Pradesh assembly polls is underway while Punjab is voting in a single-phase election.
"With the third phase in Uttar Pradesh, voting is to be held in all the seats of Punjab today. I request all the voters to vote for the prosperity, prosperity and development of the state on this important occasion of the great festival of democracy. Ensure your share in the progress of the state," Mr Nadda tweeted in Hindi.
Feb 20, 2022 09:24 (IST)
UP Election 2022: Akhilesh Yadav Will Become Chief Minister, Nobody Can Stop It, Says Shivpal Yadav
The third phase of polling has made it clear that Akhilesh Yadav will become CM in 2022, nobody can stop it. Government will be formed with overwhelming majority, with over 300 seats: Pragatisheel Samajwadi Party (Lohiya) chief Shivpal Singh Yadav after voting
Feb 20, 2022 09:06 (IST)
Punjab's Education, Sports & NRI Affairs Minister, Pargat Singh, casts his vote at a polling booth in Mithapur, Jalandhar
Voting will be done on the confidence built among the people of Punjab by CM Channi, he says. pic.twitter.com/sQgBxRva4p
Assembly Elections 2022: Amit Shah Urges Voters Of UP, Punjab To Vote For Development
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday urged the people of Uttar Pradesh and Punjab to vote as both the states go to the Assembly polls today.
The third phase of the Uttar Pradesh assembly polls is underway while Punjab is voting in a single-phase election.
"I appeal to the voters of the third phase of Uttar Pradesh that each and every vote of yours is very important to elect the government which will accelerate development by keeping the state free from dynasty, casteism and appeasement. So vote in maximum numbers," Shah tweeted in Hindi.
As Punjab is going to poll today, practice your constitutional right by casting your valuable vote for a progressive change. Also, urge your family and friends to step out and vote because every single vote counts!
UP Assembly Election 2022: Voting Delayed by 1 Hour In Hathras
A machine was found faulty at booth number 308 at one place in Sadabad, Hathras. A second machine has been installed in the people line, after which the process has been started.
Feb 20, 2022 08:16 (IST)
Samajwadi Party patron Mulayam Singh Yadav's brother Abhay Ram Yadav casts vote in Safai. "Samajwadi Party will witness huge win in this elections," he said.
Feb 20, 2022 08:14 (IST)
"It's leadership of the party. It'll now be the will of the almighty & people, we've made all efforts," says CM Charanjit Singh Channi as he offers prayers at Gurudwara Sri Katalgarh Sahib, Kharar
Assembly Elections 2022: PM Modi's Message To First-Time Voters As Punjab, UP Vote Today
Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged voters to exercise their right and vote in large numbers.
"The Punjab elections and the third phase of the UP elections are being held today. I call upon all those voting today to do so in large numbers, particularly the youth as well as first time voters," PM Modi tweeted.
Feb 20, 2022 07:49 (IST)
Punjab Assembly Elections 2022: Bhagwant Mann Is Contesting From Dhuri Seat
AAP Lok Sabha MP from Sangrur and party's CM face Bhagwant Mann is contesting from Dhuri seat. Punjab Lok Congress chief Captain Amarinder Singh is seeking re-election from the Patiala constituency.
Feb 20, 2022 07:35 (IST)
UP Assembly Elections 2022: Akhilesh Yadav Contesting From Karhal
Former chief minister and Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav is contesting his maiden Assembly election from Karhal. The BJP has pitted Union Minister of State in the Ministry of Law and Justice Satya Pal Singh Baghel against Akhilesh Yadav.
Akhilesh's uncle and Pragatisheel Samajwadi Party (Lohia) chief Shivpal Singh Yadav is contesting from Jaswantnagar seat.
Feb 20, 2022 07:21 (IST)
Punjab Elections 2022: Chief Minister Channi Contesting From 2 Seats
In Punjab, over 2.14 crore voters will decide the fate of 1304 candidates in the fray from 117 constituencies. The state is witnessing a multi-corner contest this time with Congress, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), Shiromani Akali Dal-Bahujan Samaj Party alliance, and the coalition of Bharatiya Janata Party-former chief minister Amarinder Singh's Punjab Lok Congress party as key players.
CM Charanjit Singh Channi, who is the Congress's chief ministerial face, is contesting from two seats Chamkaur Sahib and Bhadaur. Punjab Congress chief Navjot Singh Sidhu is facing SAD's Bikram Singh Majithia, AAP's Jeevanjyot Kaur and BJP's Jagmohan Singh Raju in Amritsar (East).
Feb 20, 2022 07:17 (IST)
Earlier today, election officials in UP conducted mock poll at polling booth number 295 in Farrukhabad.
Feb 20, 2022 07:09 (IST)
Preparations underway ahead of voting for the #PunjabElections2022; Visuals from polling booth no 76-80 in Mithapur, Jalandhar
Polling begins in 59 constituencies spread across 16 districts in Uttar Pradesh; fate of Akhilesh Yadav, uncle Shivpal to be sealed today
Feb 20, 2022 06:46 (IST)
Elections 2022: Punjab will vote in single phase today
The border state Punjab, which has seen high voltage political drama recently, will vote in a single phase to elect 117 members to the state assembly. The last leg of campaigning in the state saw a desperate shift in agenda leaning towards religious identity and separatism.
Feb 20, 2022 06:41 (IST)
UP Assembly Elections 2022: 59 seats in Uttar Pradesh will today vote
In Uttar Pradesh, polling is being held in seven-phases. In the third phase, where 59 assembly seats of 16 districts will go to polls, 627 candidates are contesting and over 2.15 crore people are eligible to vote.
The districts where polling will be held are Hathras, Firozabad, Etah, Kasganj, Mainpuri, Farrukhabad, Kannauj, Etawah, Auraiya, Kanpur Dehat, Kanpur Nagar, Jalaun, Jhanshi, Lalitpur, Hamirpur and Mahoba.
Feb 20, 2022 06:39 (IST)
Punjab and 59 constituencies across 16 districts of Uttar Pradesh (Phase 3 for UP) will go to polls today. Polling in Punjab will be held from 8 am to 6 pm. In UP, it will be from 7 am and 6 pm.
Feb 20, 2022 06:38 (IST)
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