AP Election 2024 Highlights: Over 68.20% voter turnout was recorded today

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Andhra Pradesh Election 2024 Highlights: Clashes errupt between YSRCP and TDP workers

A clash broke out between YSRCP and TDP party workers at Narasaraopet, Palnadu. More details awaited.

Andhra Pradesh Election 2024 Highlights: Approximately 68.20% voter turnout was recorded today

Andhra Pradesh recorded an estimated voter turnout of 68.20% in the phase 4 of Lok Sabha elections. All 25 seats of the state went for polling today.

Andhra Pradesh Election 2024 LIVE: We will close remaining poll stations by 10 pm, says Andhra Pradesh CEO

Andhra Pradesh Chief Electoral Officer Mukesh Kumar Meena reported that polling is still underway at some polling stations because number of voters is on higher side.By 10 pm, we will close the remaining polling stations also. Up to 5 pm, we had 68 per cent polling, he added

Andhra Pradesh Election 2024 LIVE: Prakasam district records 74.21% turnout till 5 pm

All eight constituencies in Prakasam district recorded voter turnout of 74.21% out of total 18.22 lakh registered voters.

Andhra Pradesh Election 2024 LIVE: Voting still underway at hundreds of polling stations after the cut-off time at 6 pm

Andhra Pradesh CEO, Mukesh Kumar Meena, reported that despite the cut-off time being 6 pm, polling is underway at many polling stations across state. he assured that each and every voter, who entered into the polling station premises would be allowed to cast their vote.

Andhra Pradesh Election 2024 LIVE: EC inquires for detailed probe in the case of YSRCP MLA attack on common voter

Election Commission of India (ECI) has ordered a detailed inquiry into alleged attack by the YSRCP sitting MLA Annabathuni Sivakumar on a voter who was in queue to cast his vote at Polling Station number 115 of Ithanagar in Tenali Assembly Constituency in Guntur district today. A video went viral where Sivakumar was seen slapping the voter. The voter also slapped the MLA in retort following which YSRCP MLA attacked the voter

Andhra Pradesh Election 2024 LIVE: Andhra Pradesh records 68% turnout, highest in Kandukur constituencies

Andhra Pradesh recorded voter turnout of 68% across all 25 seats in the state. Nellore recorded voter turnout of 69.95% out of overall 19.44 lakh registered voters in eight Assembly constituencies. Kandukur and Kovur constituencies saw the maximum turnout with 74.68% and 73.59% respectively.

Andhra Pradesh Election 2024 LIVE: Police rescues 3 kidnapped TDP polling agents

Andhra Pradesh Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Mukesh Kumar Meena reports that the three TDP polling agents who were allegedly kidnapped in Chittoor district were traced and rescued. The TDP agents were kidnapped from Bokaramanda village in Chittoor district's Sadum mandal, which falls under the Punganuru Assembly constituency.

Andhra Pradesh Election 2024 LIVE: Pithapuram witnesses the highest voter turnout in Kakinada

With 56.34% of the vote, the Pithapuram Assembly constituency has the highest polling percentage at 3 pm. The nominee for this seat is Jana Sena Party Supremo K. Pawan Kalyan. Collector and District Election Officer J. Nivas reports that the Tuni Assembly constituency had the lowest voter turnout in the district, at 49.88%

Andhra Pradesh Election 2024 LIVE: People turn up in the morning to beat the heat and long queues, says SP of East Godavari district

SP of East Godavari district, Jagadeesh P informed that people have turned up in large numbers in the morning to avoid afternoon heat. On long queues, he said, it takes 20-30 seconds for votes for to be casted because of its own technical procedure, because of which there are huge lines (queues), which will be subsiding in some time

Andhra Pradesh Election 2024 LIVE: Polling ends early in Alluri Sitharama Raju district

Polling has ended early in Araku, Paderu and Rampachodavaram Assembly constituencies in Alluri Sitharama Raju district as the district is a LWE-affected district.

Araku Assembly constituency: 51.8%

Paderu Assembly constituency: 40.12%

Rampachodavaram Assembly constituency: 54.11%

Andhra Pradesh Election 2024 LIVE: 55.49% voter turnout recorded at 3pm, Visakhapatnam sees steep rise

Andhra Pradesh saw a steep rise of 55.49% from 40.26% at 3 pm. All 25 seats in Andhra Pradesh went underway polling in phase 4 while Visakhapatnam seat saw a huge rise in voter turnout at 3 pm. Here is a breakdown of voter turnout in Visakhapatnam

East 50.41 %

West 50.62 %

Bheemunipatnam 48.98 %

North 40 %

South 41.91 %

Gajuwaka 45.85 %

Pendurthi 43.80 %

Andhra Pradesh Election 2024 LIVE: Anakapalli witnesses nearly 36% voter turnout till 1 pm

Anakapalli Lok Sabha seat saw a voter turnout of 36.33% till 1 pm.

Chodavaram: 39.48

Madugula: 35.00

Narsipatnam: 40.80

Payakaraopeta: 34.18

Elamanchili: 14.69

Pendurthi: 30.03

Andhra Pradesh Election 2024 LIVE: TDP MLA Balakrishna casts vote in Hindupur, Andhra Pradesh

TDP MLA candidate of Hindupur constituency Balakrishna cast his vote at Hindupur polling station along with his wife Vasundhara

Andhra Pradesh Election 2024 LIVE: Visakhapatnam saw voter turnout of 30% till 1pm

Visakhapatnam saw a voter turnout of 30.03% till 1 pm.

Gajuwaka 38.02%

East Constituency 37.51 %

West Constituency 36.40 %.

Bheemunipatnam 32.61 %

South Assembly 31.11 %

Andhra Pradesh Election 2024 LIVE: BJP accuses YSR Congress of influencing polls in Andhra Pradesh

BJP accuses ruling YSR Cong in Andhra Pradesh of attacking NDA workers to influence polls, tells EC police acting as 'mute spectators'

Andhra Pradesh Election 2024 LIVE: Andhra Pradesh recorded 40.26 per cent voter turnout at 1 PM

Andhra Pradesh recorded 40.26 per cent voter turnout for the 25 Lok Sabha seats and 175-seat Assembly at 1 PM in the state, an Election Commission app said on Monday.

AP Elections 2024 LIVE: In the tribal regions of the Alluri Sitharama Raju district, voting is proceeding quickly

In the tribal regions of the Alluri Sitharama Raju district, voting is proceeding quickly. As of 1 p.m., 32.46% of voters had cast ballots in the Araku Assembly Constituency and 31.38% in the Paderu Assembly Constituency. A similar percentage of 34.43% voted in the Rampachodavaram Assembly Constituency. Given that there are significant lineups at the polling places in the agency regions, the authorities anticipate a further increase in the polling percentage.

AP Elections 2024 LIVE: Haryana Governor Bandaru Dattatraya casts his vote at a polling booth in Ramnagar, Hyderabad.

Haryana Governor Bandaru Dattatraya casts his vote at a polling booth in Ramnagar, Hyderabad.

AP Elections 2024 LIVE: VS Sivakumar attacks a voter in Tenali, Guntur

YSRCP MLA and candidate for state assembly elections, VS Sivakumar attacks a voter in Tenali, Guntur. The voter, who was standing in a queue to cast his vote, objected to the MLA's attempt to jump the line and cast his vote without waiting. The MLA, in turn, physically assaulted the voter.

AP Elections 2024 LIVE: Congress leader VS Shivakumar engaged in a slapping battle with a voter

Congress leader VS Shivakumar engaged in a slapping battle with a voter at a polling booth of Andhra Pradesh's Guntur.

Andhra Pradesh Election 2024 LIVE: Andhra Pradesh records 23.1% voter turnout in LS elections, 23% in Assembly polls at 11 am

Andhra Pradesh recorded 23.1 per cent voter turnout up for the 25 Lok Sabha seats while it was 23 per cent for the 175-seat Assembly up to 11am in the state, an Election Commission app said on Monday.

Andhra Pradesh Election 2024 LIVE: Elections are being held here in Visakhapatnam city, more than 5000 personnel are deployed here, says Commissioner of Police

Commissioner of Police (CP) Ravi Shankar Ayyanar says, "Elections are being held here in Visakhapatnam city, more than 5000 personnel are deployed here. EVMs are working everywhere and voting is going on peacefully in all seven constituencies...We have made elaborate security arrangements, so I urge all voters to go and vote for the best person, best party...''

Andhra Pradesh Election 2024 LIVE: Andhra Pradesh Guv Nazeer, CM Jagan, TDP chief Chandrababu Naidu among early voters

- Andhra Pradesh Governor S Abdul Nazeer, Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy and TDP supremo N Chandrababu Naidu along with their respective family members, were among the early voters in the state on Monday. Assembly elections are being held simultaneously with the Lok Sabha polls in Andhra Pradesh.

- Governor Nazeer and First Lady Sameera Nazeer exercised their franchise at the green polling station in Vijayawada.

- Jagan Mohan Reddy cast his vote at Bhakarapuram in Pulivendula constituency in Kadapa district while Chandrababu Naidu and his wife exercised their franchise in Amaravati.

Andhra Pradesh Election 2024 LIVE: Andhra Pradesh records 9.05% voter turnout in LS elections, 9.21% in Assembly polls at 9 am

- Andhra Pradesh recorded 9.05 per cent voter turnout up for the 25 Lok Sabha seats while it was 9.21 per cent for the 175-seat Assembly up to 9 am in the state, an Election Commission app said on Monday.

- The polling is scheduled from 7 am to 6 pm in the state, barring a few places where it will conclude one or two hours earlier.

- Governor S Abdul Nazeer, Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy and TDP supremo N Chandrababu Naidu along with their respective family members, were among the early voters in Andhra Pradesh on Monday.

AP Elections 2024 LIVE: I am very sure and confident of my victory here, says YS Sharmila

Andhra Pradesh Congress President and candidate from Kadapa Lok Sabha seat, YS Sharmila says "I am very sure and confident of my victory here. We should all remember that Congress started with 2% votes, we were already at rock bottom. I am very confident that Congress will get double digit percentage and seats this time..."

AP Elections 2024 LIVE: YS Sharmila casts her vote at a polling booth in Kadapa

Andhra Pradesh Congress President and candidate from Kadapa Lok Sabha seat, YS Sharmila casts her vote at a polling booth in the constituency.

She faces a contest from TDP's Chadipiralla Bhupesh Subbarami Reddy and YSRCP's YS Avinash Reddy.

YSRCP's YS Avinash Reddy is the sitting MP from Kadapa.

Andhra Pradesh Election 2024 LIVE: YS Sharmila arrived at a polling booth in Kadapa to cast her vote

Andhra Pradesh Congress President and candidate from Kadapa Lok Sabha seat, YS Sharmila arrived at a polling booth in the constituency to cast her vote.

She faces a contest from TDP's Chadipiralla Bhupesh Subbarami Reddy and YSRCP's YS Avinash Reddy. YSRCP's YS Avinash Reddy is the sitting MP from Kadapa.

AP Elections 2024 LIVE: TDP Chief Chandrababu Naidu casts his vote at Mangalgiri polling booth

TDP Chief Chandrababu Naidu casts his vote at Mangalgiri polling booth in Guntur.

Andhra Pradesh Election 2024 LIVE: Andhra Pradesh records 9.21% voter turnout till 9 am in elections to its State Legislative Assembly

Andhra Pradesh records 9.21% voter turnout till 9 am in the elections to its State Legislative Assembly.

Andhra Pradesh Election 2024 LIVE: 9.05% voter turnout recorded till 9 am as polling underway for 25 Lok Sabha, 175 Assembly seats

9.05% voter turnout recorded till 9 am, in the fourth phase of elections in the southern state.

AP Elections 2024 LIVE: Andhra Pradesh's Vijayawada LS constituency, a battlefield for two brothers

- The Vijayawada Parliamentary constituency has emerged as the battleground between brothers K Srinivas of Andhra Pradesh's ruling YSRCP and K Sivanath, candidate of the main opposition TDP in the May 13 Lok Sabha polls.

- While Srinivas is a seasoned politician, a transport tycoon-turned-politician, his younger brother Sivanath, also a businessman, is trying his electoral luck for the first time. Srinivas (58), the older brother, was a key TDP leader until some months ago but differences with some party leaders at the local and state level compelled him to jump ship to the Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy-led YSRCP in January, according to his supporters.

- One of the main reasons attributed to the exit of Srinivas from TDP was the party's decision to replace him with Sivanath as the candidate for the Lok Sabha election. Popularly known as Kesineni Nani and the owner of the now defunct Kesineni travels company, Srinivas, a Parliamentarian for nearly a decade, had also resigned as an MP when he had quit the TDP.

Andhra Pradesh Elections 2024 LIVE: Jana Sena Party chief Pawan Kalyan casts his vote at a polling booth in Mangalagiri

Jana Sena Party chief Pawan Kalyan casts his vote at a polling booth in Mangalagiri.

Voting for Andhra Pradesh Assembly elections and the fourth phase of Lok Sabha Elections 2024 are taking place simultaneously today.

AP Lok Sabha Polls LIVE: EC rescues three kidnapped TDP polling agents in Andhra Pradesh

- Andhra Pradesh Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Mukesh Kumar Meena on Monday said three TDP polling agents who were allegedly kidnapped in Chittoor district have been traced and secured.

- According to a press release from the CEO's office, the TDP agents were kidnapped from Bokaramanda village in Chittoor district's Sadum mandal, which falls under the Punganuru Assembly constituency.

Andhra Pradesh Elections 2024 LIVE: Jana Sena Party chief Pawan Kalyan arrives at a polling booth in Mangalagiri to cast his vote

Jana Sena Party chief Pawan Kalyan arrives at a polling booth in Mangalagiri to cast his vote. Voting for Andhra Pradesh Assembly elections and the fourth phase of Lok Sabha Elections 2024 are taking place simultaneously today.

AP Elections 2024 LIVE: Governor S Abdul Nazeer along with his wife Sameera Nazeer cast their votes

Andhra Pradesh Governor S Abdul Nazeer along with his wife Sameera Nazeer cast their votes at the Green Polling Station in Vijayawada.

AP Lok Sabha Polls LIVE: All voters should exercise their voting right, says YSRCP candidate from Nellore, Vijayasai Reddy

After casting his vote, YSRCP candidate from Nellore, Vijayasai Reddy V says, "It is the responsibility of the police force to maintain queues and that there is no chaotic situation in the polling station. Police authorities have miserably failed where I have come to exercise my vote and they are trying to regulate and are asking for time to regulate queues and restore the order... All voters should exercise their voting right and elect the appropriate government."

Andhra Pradesh Elections 2024 LIVE: TDP National General Secretary Nara Lokesh greets people after casting his vote

TDP National General Secretary Nara Lokesh greets people after casting his vote at a polling booth in Guntur, Andhra Pradesh Voting for Andhra Pradesh Assembly elections and the fourth phase of Lok Sabha Elections 2024 are taking place simultaneously today.

AP Elections 2024 LIVE: YSRCP MP and candidate Vijay Sai Reddy casts his vote at a polling booth in Nellore

YSRCP MP and candidate Vijay Sai Reddy casts his vote at a polling booth in Nellore. Congress' Koppula Raju, TDP's Vemireddy Prabhakar Reddy from NDA and YSRCP's V Vijaysai Reddy are contesting elections from this seat. YSRCP's Adala Prabhakara Reddy won from here in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections. Voting for Andhra Pradesh Assembly elections and the fourth phase of Lok Sabha Elections are taking place simultaneously today.

AP Elections 2024 LIVE: I am confident that people will vote in large numbers, posts PM Modi on X

"In the fourth phase of Lok Sabha elections, voting is being held today on 96 seats in 10 states and union territories. I am confident that people will vote in large numbers on all these seats, in which youth and women voters will participate enthusiastically. Let us do our duty and strengthen democracy!" posts PM Modi.

AP Elections 2024 LIVE: I want the women to come out and vote, says TDP chief N Chandrababu Naidu's wife Nara Bhuvaneswari

After casting her vote, former Andhra Pradesh CM and TDP chief N Chandrababu Naidu's wife Nara Bhuvaneswari says, "...I want the women to come out and vote because women have faced a lot of atrocities with this present government. I want them to come and vote for TDP, for their government - the people's government - because TDP is always for the people. It doesn't suppress anyone from voicing their opinion. TDP works for the people's government..."

AP Elections 2024 LIVE: People have come from America, Bengaluru, Chennai to cast their votes, says TDP chief N Chandrababu Naidu

After casting his vote, Former Andhra Pradesh CM and TDP chief N Chandrababu Naidu says, "I have never seen such a crowd during my political career. People have come from America, Bengaluru, Chennai to cast their votes... People want to protect democracy and their future..."

AP Elections 2024 LIVE: Former Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu on the number of seats the party is expecting to win

When asked about the number of seats, the party is expecting to win, former Andhra Pradesh CM and TDP chief N Chandrababu Naidu says, "I don't want to talk all those things. Now election is going on..." Voting for Andhra Pradesh Assembly elections and the fourth phase of Lok Sabha Elections 2024 are taking place simultaneously today.

AP Elections 2024 LIVE: We are expecting the results to be good for the NDA alliance, says BJP Andhra Pradesh chief

“I want everyone to come and vote. It’s not just the fundamental duty but also the responsibility of the citizen. We are expecting the results to be good for the NDA alliance,” says BJP Andhra Pradesh chief and BJP candidate from Rajahmundry Lok Sabha seat Daggubati Purandeswari.

AP Elections 2024 LIVE: TDP chief N Chandrababu Naidu casts his vote at a polling booth in Guntur

Former Andhra Pradesh CM and TDP chief N Chandrababu Naidu casts his vote at a polling booth in Guntur.

Voting for Andhra Pradesh Assembly elections and the fourth phase of Lok Sabha Elections 2024 are taking place simultaneously today.

AP Elections 2024 LIVE: Andhra Pradesh CM YS Jagan Mohan Reddy shows his inked finger after casting his vote

Andhra Pradesh CM YS Jagan Mohan Reddy shows his inked finger after casting his vote at Kadapa Constituency's Jayamahal Anganawadi Polling Booth No. 138.

AP Elections 2024 LIVE: You have seen the governance in the last 5 years, says Andhra Pradesh CM YS Jagan Mohan Reddy

Andhra Pradesh CM YS Jagan Mohan Reddy says "You have seen the governance in the last 5 years and if you think you have benefitted from this governance then vote for that governance which would lead to a brighter future..."

AP Elections 2024 LIVE: Andhra Pradesh CM YS Jagan Mohan Reddy casts his vote

Andhra Pradesh CM YS Jagan Mohan Reddy casts his vote at Kadapa Constituency's Jayamahal Anganawadi Polling Booth No. 138. Congress's YS Sharmila, TDP's Chadipiralla Bhupesh Subbarami Reddy and YSRCP's YS Avinash Reddy are contesting elections from this seat. YSRCP's YS Avinash Reddy is the sitting MP from Kadapa.

AP Elections 2024 LIVE: YSRCP MP Vijay Sai Reddy arrives at a polling booth in Nellore

- YSRCP MP Vijay Sai Reddy arrives at a polling booth in Nellore, to cast his vote for Lok Sabha Elections 2024.

- Congress' Koppula Raju, TDP's Vemireddy Prabhakar Reddy from NDA and YSRCP's V Vijaysai Reddy are contesting elections from this seat. YSRCP's Adala Prabhakara Reddy won from here in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections.