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Updated: Nov 13, 2024 09:10 IST
New Delhi [India], November 13 (Desk): As voting is underway for the first phase of the Jharkhand assembly elections and by-elections for 31 assembly seats across 10 states including the high profile Wayanad Lok Sabha constituency in Kerala, Congress leader and candidate from Wayanad Lok Sabha by-elections, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra appealed voters to exercise their franchise to built a better future together.
In a post on X Priyanka Gandhi shared, “My dearest sisters and brothers, Please vote today, it’s your day, a day for you to make your choice and exercise the greatest power our constitution has given you. Let’s build a better future together!
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge appealed voters to cast their vote to strengthen and empower democracy and the Constitution.
In a post on X Mallikarjun Kharge shared, “Voting has started today for the first phase of Jharkhand elections, Wayanad Lok Sabha by-election and by-elections in 31 assembly constituencies of 10 states. All voters are requested to cast their valuable vote to strengthen and empower democracy and the Constitution.”
He said that the people of Jharkhand have to vote for social justice for all, inclusive development and good governance and protection of water, forests, land and tribal civilization and keep divisive forces away from the state.
“Before pressing the button on the EVM, you have to think that we have to form a government which ensures the involvement and participation of the people and not a government which divides, misleads and polarizes the people; only then we will be able to save the values of the Constitution. We welcome and congratulate our friends who are voting for the first time. Exercise your rights wisely. Be sure to vote and inspire others to do so,” he added.
Voting for the first phase of the Jharkhand assembly elections began on Wednesday morning, with voting taking place in 43 out of the state’s 81 seats.
Voting is also underway in the by-elections for 31 assembly seats across 10 states, including the Wayanad Lok Sabha constituency in Kerala.
The polling for Jharkhand’s first phase began at around 7:00 am, with voters across 43 constituencies in 15 districts casting their ballots. The results will determine the fate of 683 candidates, including 73 women.
Ahead of the polling, mock voting was conducted at various polling stations in Jharkhand. Visuals showed long queues of voters, including women, waiting to cast their votes.
Elaborate security arrangements have been made for polling, which will continue until 5.00 pm. It will end at 4.00 pm at 950 sensitive booths spread across 31 constituencies. Over 200 companies of security forces have been deployed at strategic locations to maintain order and safeguard the electoral process. (Desk)
