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Despite scorching sun, people turn up at booths in large numbers to vote in Kalyana Karnataka and Kittur Karnataka

Braving the scorching heat — with the mercury hovering between 44° and 46° Celsius across the Kalyana Karnataka region and reaching a maximum of around 40° Celsius in Kittur Karnataka region — people came out in good numbers to exercise their franchise in the 14 Lok Sabha constituencies on Tuesday.

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Over 55% voter turnout in Gujarat's 25 constituencies during Lok Sabha elections; PM Modi and Amit Shah cast votes.

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60.02% turnout in Bidar till 5 p.m.

Bidar district witnesses increased voter turnout despite scorching temperatures, with elderly voters showing enthusiasm and dedication.

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Barring a few incidents, polling peaceful in Belagavi, Vijayapura and Bagalkot districts

Peaceful polling in North Karnataka; minor incidents reported, including BJP-Congress clashes, high voter turnout, and security measures.

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Polling peaceful in four constituencies; voting likely to exceed 2019 figure

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Modi votes as mammoth Indian elections reach half-way mark

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi cast his ballot Tuesday as India's multiphase general election hit the half-way mark after the Hindu nationalist leader mounted an increasingly shrill election campaign, ramping up polarising rhetoric in incendiary speeches that have targeted the Muslim minority.

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Women polling staff to verify the identities of veiled women

Women polling staff to verify identities of veiled women in upcoming Lok Sabha elections in Hyderabad.

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61% turnout, ‘puja’ at polling station, EVM set on fire: Phase 3 of polling ends

Polling concluded in 93 seats across 11 states peacefully in the third phase of the Lok Sabha polls with a voter turnout of 61.78 percent on Tuesday, as per provisional figures.

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Polling ends in Karnataka; month-long, nail-biting wait begins

As the curtains came down on the hard-fought and high-pitched Lok Sabha elections amid the sweltering heat in Karnataka on Tuesday, it will be nearly a month-long tense wait for the electoral fortunes to be known. The counting of votes across the country will take place on June 4. Amid…

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BJP anticipates surge in vote share, predicts win in five LS seats in Kerala

BJP predicts significant gains in Kerala, aiming for 5 Lok Sabha seats and over 20% vote share.

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Despite the scorching heat, Kalyana Karnataka sees impressive turnout

Peaceful polling in Kalyana Karnataka region with high voter turnout despite extreme heat and technical glitches.

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Polling goes smoothly in Shivamogga LS constituency

Shivamogga Lok Sabha constituency witnesses peaceful polling with high voter turnout and unique model booths, including royal-themed ones.

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Polling peaceful in Yadgir district with 59.48% turnout

Yadgir district sees slow start in Lok Sabha elections, with peaceful polling and technical issues resolved efficiently.

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Mallikarjun Kharge criticises ECI, wonders whether the delay in releasing poll turnout data is an attempt to doctor final results

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge criticizes Election Commission for delays and lack of transparency, urging unity to protect democracy.

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Lone Indian Voter Casts Ballot In Special Forest Booth

Deep inside a protected Indian forest, a Hindu monk cast his ballot on Tuesday, ensuring a 100 percent turnout at the polling station where he is the sole registered voter.

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