Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:26pm on 19 Apr 2024,Friday India
In the first phase of the 18th Lok Sabha election, India witnessed a 64% voter turnout across 21 states and Union Territories. Occasional violence erupted in Manipur and Bengal, with clashes between Trinamool Congress and BJP workers in Cooch Behar and reports of gunfire in Manipur. Despite occasional incidents, Election Commission assures a transparent process. Key states like Tamil Nadu and Rajasthan saw moderate turnouts. BJP eyes gains in the south, particularly in Tamil Nadu and Bengal, while Congress projects confidence of a comeback in northern states.
