New Delhi, April 19: Nearly 60 per cent polling was reported till 5 pm in the first phase of the Lok Sabha elections on Friday, the Election Commission said. Polling is underway in 102 constituencies across 21 states and Union Territories. India National Elections 2024: How To Vote, Check Name in Voter List? How To Find Polling Station? Know Everything Here as Phase 1 Polling Begins.

While voting began at 7 am simultaneously in all constituencies it will end at 6 pm in most of the seats. Earlier, the commission had said that 49.78 per cent polling was recorded till 3 pm.

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