Assembly elections 2022: Counting of votes in both the states will take place on March 10. (File)
Uttar Pradesh recorded a voter turnout of 60.1 per cent in the third of the seven phase polls in the state while Punjab reported 63 per cent polling.
The average voter turnout for the single-phase election to the 117-member assembly in Punjab was 63.44 per cent, according to the state chief electoral office, while in Uttar Pradesh, where 59 constituencies went to polls in phase three, it was 60.63 per cent.
Results for the assembly elections of Punjab and Uttar Pradesh will be declared on March 10 along with that of Goa, Manipur and Uttarakhand.
While in Uttar Pradesh, as many as 627 candidates were in the fray in the third phase of the polls to the 403-member assembly, in Punjab, 1,304 candidates contested the elections.
The Samajwadi Party today alleged discrepancies in the Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) during the third phase of polling in Uttar Pradesh. The party claims that the Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) issued a slip of the BJP even when their leader had cast a vote for Samajwadi.
The Election Commission said that they found the complaint baseless.
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav is contesting from the Karhal assembly seat, which will also go to polls today. The BJP has fielded Union minister S P Singh Baghel from the seat.
Counting of votes in both the states, along with Uttarakhand, Goa and Manipur, will take place on March 10.
Here are the highlights on Assembly Elections 2022:
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Punjab Assembly elections: Total of 18 cases registered in poll-related incidents todayThe Punjab Chief Electoral Officer S Karuna Raju on Sunday informed that 18 FIRs have been registered across the state in 'minor incidents' that were reported during the assembly polls in the state.
"A total of 18 FIRs have been registered. All of them were minor incidents, mostly altercations between groups. These FIRs have been registered to avoid any untoward incidents. A detailed report will be submitted tomorrow," said Raju.
Meanwhile, a total of 63.44 per cent of voter turnout is reported till 5 pm in the state.
2 centenarian women vote in Punjab's HoshiarpurTwo centenarian women cast their votes at their respective polling booths during the Assembly polls in Hoshiarpur on Sunday.
One of the women named Jio was 106 years old. She cast her vote at Nandan village, while the other woman Shakuntala Devi was 102. She exercised her franchise at a booth setup in a local bank colony, Deputy Commissioner-cum-District Election Officer Apneet Riyait stated in an official release.
2022 Assembly polls: 49.81% voter turnout recorded in Punjab, 48.81% in UP phaseAn average voter turnout of 49.81 per cent was recorded in Punjab while Uttar Pradesh in its third phase of the Assembly elections witnessed an average voter turnout of 48.81 per cent till 3 pm on Sunday.
According to the data released by the Election Commission of India (ECI), in Punjab the highest voter turnout was in Malerkotla with 57.07 per cent, followed by Fazilka (56.97 per cent) and Mansa (56.94 per cent).
The average voter turnout was lowest in Sahibjada Ajit Singh Nagar with 42 per cent.
In the third phase of the seven-phased Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, Lalitpur recorded a high average voter turnout of 59.18 per cent till 3 pm, followed by Etah with 53.20 per cent.
UP poll rally: PM Modi recalls Ahmedabad blasts, says some parties sympathetic to such terroristsTargeting rival parties at an election rally in Uttar Pradesh on Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi recalled the Ahmedabad bomb blasts and said some parties are sympathetic to such terrorists and accused the erstwhile Samajwadi Party government of seeking withdrawal of cases against those involved in terror attacks in the state.
Addressing the BJP rally in Hardoi, PM Modi said the people here have seen how the Samajwadi Party when in government gave a free hand to those using 'katta' (country-made pistols) and its cadres.
UP Polls: BJP Leaders Are Now Learning abcd, Says Akhilesh Yadav
UP Polls2022: Akhilesh Yadav, Union Minister Satya Pal Singh Among Key Candidates
Among the key constituencies where polling began today include Karhal where former chief minister and Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav is contesting his maiden Assembly election. The BJP has pitted Union Minister of State in the Ministry of Law and Justice Satya Pal Singh Baghel against Akhilesh Yadav.
- Those indulging in appeasement politics will get a befitting reply from the people of UP on March 10.
- "People of Hardoi are supporting BJP in phase 3 of UP elections
Congress Live In Different World, Will Be Wiped Out From Punjab: Amarinder Singh
Former Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh said that Congress will be wiped out from the state in the Assembly elections.
Speaking to reporters, Amarinder Singh, who left Congress and formed Punjab Lok Congress, said, "I am certain of winning Patiala. I think we will win the elections...They (Congress) live in a different world and will be wiped out in Punjab."
"Bhagwant Mann is an anti-national and he is supporting Arvind Kejriwal," said the Punjab Lok Congress founder after casting his vote in Patiala.
The former CM also said that his party is performing well and positive reports coming from the ground.
Punjab polls: Voting Underway At Pink Polling Booth Managed By Women At Moga
Voting is underway for Assembly elections at pink booths across Punjab which provides special arrangements for pregnant women and persons with disabilities, among other people.
Pink booths are managed entirely by the women polling personnel. They were set up by the Election Commission to encourage women voters to vote.
The Punjab Assembly polls are being held in a single phase.
Punjab Polls 2022: Sonu Sood's Sister Hopeful Of Winning From Punjab Assembly Seat
Congress candidate from Moga Assembly Constituency and Sonu Sood's sister Malvika Sood on Sunday claimed that she has done many social works in her constituency. "People are dialling me and saying that we are waiting for the voting to start and will vote for you. We have done many social works. I don't think any other candidate has done so much social work," the candidate said. The Punjab Assembly Elections will begin on February 20. The results will be declared on March 10.
"Century In 1st 2 Phases, Next 2 Also, Will Win": Akhilesh Yadav To NDTV
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav said his party has "hit a century" in the first two phases, as Uttar Pradesh votes in the third phase today. Fifty-nine seats across 16 districts are going to polls today, of which the SP had won only nine. The BJP had won 49 seats.
"We have hit century in first two phases and even in the next two phases, the Samajwadi Party alliance will be ahead of everyone else," Akhilesh Yadav, seen as the big challenger of the state's ruling BJP, told NDTV today after casting his vote in Jaswantnagar. (Read full story
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Punjab Polls: Deputy Chief Minister Randhawa Visits Gurudrawa, Prays For Success Of Party
Punjab Deputy Chief Minister Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa casts his vote at a polling booth in the Dera Baba Nanak area of Gurdaspur on Sunday.
After voting he said, "I have come to vote after paying a visit to Gurudrawa. I pray that the voting is carried out peacefully and we (Congress) achieve success. The atmosphere has been really nice so far," said Randhawa while talking to media.
UP Assembly Election 2022: Two Sitting Corporators Of Lucknow Municipal Corporation In Poll Battle
In the poll fray from the state capital, two sitting corporators of the Lucknow Municipal Corporation and an ex corporator exude confidence that they have an edge over other candidates as they are armed with a better understanding of the ground situation and problems facing locals, reports PTI.
Among the sitting corporators of the Lucknow Municipal Corporation, BJP's Rajneesh Gupta is contesting from Lucknow Central.
Mr Gupta is a four-time corporator from Yahiyganj ward in the state capital. Mamta Chaudhary, who is contesting the assembly election from Mohanlalgnj assembly constituency on a Congress ticket, is a corporator of Malviya Nagar ward.
Punjab Polls 2022: Punjab Reports 17.77% Voter Turnout Till 11 am
Punjab recorded a voter turnout of 17.77 per cent at 11 am on Sunday in the ongoing Assembly elections.
According to the Election Commission of India, Sri Muktsar Sahib witnessed the highest voter turnout of 23.34 per cent followed by Fazilka (22.55 per cent) and Malerkotla (22.07 per cent) till 11 am.
Pathankot recorded the lowest percentage of voter turnout of 12.44 per cent. Further, while Sahibjada Ajit Singh Nagar saw 13.15 per cent voter turnout.
UP Assembly Election 2022: Akhilesh Yadav Casts Vote In Jaswantnagar
Samajwadi Party chief and party's candidate from Karhal, Akhilesh Yadav casts vote at a polling booth in Jaswantnagar.
The former chief minister is contesting his maiden Assembly election from Karhal. The BJP has pitted Union Minister of State in the Ministry of Law and Justice Satya Pal Singh Baghel against Akhilesh Yadav.
Akhilesh's uncle and Pragatisheel Samajwadi Party (Lohia) chief Shivpal Singh Yadav is contesting from Jaswantnagar seat.
Punjab Polls: "People Will Reject Navjot Sidhu's Arrogance And Hate Politics," Says Akali Leader
People will win, their issues will win and public will reject Sidhu's arrogance and hate politics. There has not been any development of industries and issues of business, unemployed & poor labours have not been addressed: SAD leader Bikram S Majithia, contesting from Amritsar East
UP Polls 2022: Mayawati Urges People To Vote Out BJP For False Promises On Employment
As the third phase of polling in Uttar Pradesh is underway, Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati urged the people to vote out the ruling party for giving false promises of providing them employment.
In a series of Tweets, BSP chief said that to get rid of all kinds of false promises of the BJP, it is necessary that the ruling party should be changed.
In another tweet, she said, "ruling party's wrong policies which made the poor people more poorer, should not be trusted anymore and that BSP should be trusted."
UP Assembly Election 2022: Voting Is Taking Place In 59 Assembly Seats Of 16 Districts
In Uttar Pradesh, polling is being held in seven-phases. In the third phase, where 59 assembly seats of 16 districts will go to polls, 627 candidates are contesting and over 2.15 crore people are eligible to vote.
The districts where polling will be held are Hathras, Firozabad, Etah, Kasganj, Mainpuri, Farrukhabad, Kannauj, Etawah, Auraiya, Kanpur Dehat, Kanpur Nagar, Jalaun, Jhanshi, Lalitpur, Hamirpur and Mahoba.
Kanpur Mayor Pramila Pandey In Trouble Over Pic, Case Filed For Violating Secret Ballot
Kanpur Mayor Pramila Pandey today created a controversy when she clicked pictures and videos inside the polling booth. Ms Pandey shared the photo of her voting for Bharatiya Janata Party during the third-phase of UP assembly polls. (Read full story
here)
Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) personnel help a voter at a polling booth in Ludhiana.
Elections 2022: Arvind Kejriwal Urges People To Exercise Their Franchise
As the assembly polls in Punjab are underway, Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday urged the people to exercise their franchise for the future of the state.
In a video message shared on Twitter, Kejriwal asked people to vote for good schools, good government hospitals and for the security of the country.
"Must go to vote for the future of Punjab which includes good schools, employment for your children, government hospitals in which you can get free treatment, elimination of drug addiction, safety and security of people of the country is paramount. All this will happen when you go to vote," he said.
He also urged the youth voters to go for voting and take along their elders. He also said to take pictures at the polling booth for memory.
UP Election 2022: Samajwadi Party Alleges Discrepancies In VVPAT, Claims BJP's Slip Issued Upon Voting SP
Soon after polling for the third phase of Assembly elections kicked off in Uttar Pradesh, Samajwadi Party alleged discrepancies in the Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) stating that the Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) issued a slip of the BJP as the voter cast his vote to the former.
The party asked the Election Commission to take cognisance of the matter and ensure "smooth and fair voting".
"BJP's slip is coming out after pressing the button of Samajwadi Party at booth number 121 of Bhognipur 208 assembly of Kanpur rural. The Election Commission should take cognizance for ensuring smooth and fair voting," SP tweeted in Hindi.
Punjab Polls 2022: 1,304 candidates contesting polls in Punjab
A total of 1,304 candidates, including 93 women and two transgenders, are in the fray for the high-stake electoral contest.
Counting of votes will take place on March 10.
Among many places, Amritsar recorded a voter turnout of 4.14 per cent till 9 am, Barnala 6.70 per cent, Fatehgarh Sahib 6.94 percent, Fazilka 6.61 per cent, Malerkotla 8.01 per cent and Muktsar 6.21 per cent.
"My Sisters And Brothers...": Priyanka Gandhi Appeal To UP Voters
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra urged voters in UP to choose a government that understands and "solves your issues".
"My sisters and brothers of Uttar Pradesh. You have a huge responsibility in these elections. You have to take the state on the path of a new politics. You have to beautify the future of the state. This time choose a government that understands and solves your issues. Do vote," she tweeted.
Punjab Election 2022: AAP's Bhagwant Mann Votes In MohaliAam Aadmi Party's chief ministerial candidate in Punjab, Bhagwant Mann, on Sunday exercised his franchise in Mohali.
He is contesting from Dhuri in the Sangrur district.
Mann also offered prayers at Gurdwara Sacha Dhan in Mohali.
Elections 2022: BJP Chief Nadda Urges People Of UP, Punjab To Vote For Development, Prosperity
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national president JP Nadda on Sunday urged the people of Uttar Pradesh and Punjab to cast their vote to maintain the development and prosperity in the states.
The third phase of the Uttar Pradesh assembly polls is underway while Punjab is voting in a single-phase election.
"With the third phase in Uttar Pradesh, voting is to be held in all the seats of Punjab today. I request all the voters to vote for the prosperity, prosperity and development of the state on this important occasion of the great festival of democracy. Ensure your share in the progress of the state," Mr Nadda tweeted in Hindi.
UP Election 2022: Akhilesh Yadav Will Become Chief Minister, Nobody Can Stop It, Says Shivpal Yadav
The third phase of polling has made it clear that Akhilesh Yadav will become CM in 2022, nobody can stop it. Government will be formed with overwhelming majority, with over 300 seats: Pragatisheel Samajwadi Party (Lohiya) chief Shivpal Singh Yadav after voting
Assembly Elections 2022: Amit Shah Urges Voters Of UP, Punjab To Vote For Development
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday urged the people of Uttar Pradesh and Punjab to vote as both the states go to the Assembly polls today.
The third phase of the Uttar Pradesh assembly polls is underway while Punjab is voting in a single-phase election.
"I appeal to the voters of the third phase of Uttar Pradesh that each and every vote of yours is very important to elect the government which will accelerate development by keeping the state free from dynasty, casteism and appeasement. So vote in maximum numbers," Shah tweeted in Hindi.
UP Assembly Election 2022: Voting Delayed by 1 Hour In Hathras
A machine was found faulty at booth number 308 at one place in Sadabad, Hathras. A second machine has been installed in the people line, after which the process has been started.
Samajwadi Party patron Mulayam Singh Yadav's brother Abhay Ram Yadav casts vote in Safai. "Samajwadi Party will witness huge win in this elections," he said.
Assembly Elections 2022: PM Modi's Message To First-Time Voters As Punjab, UP Vote Today
Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged voters to exercise their right and vote in large numbers.
"The Punjab elections and the third phase of the UP elections are being held today. I call upon all those voting today to do so in large numbers, particularly the youth as well as first time voters," PM Modi tweeted.
Punjab Assembly Elections 2022: Bhagwant Mann Is Contesting From Dhuri Seat
AAP Lok Sabha MP from Sangrur and party's CM face Bhagwant Mann is contesting from Dhuri seat. Punjab Lok Congress chief Captain Amarinder Singh is seeking re-election from the Patiala constituency.
UP Assembly Elections 2022: Akhilesh Yadav Contesting From Karhal
Former chief minister and Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav is contesting his maiden Assembly election from Karhal. The BJP has pitted Union Minister of State in the Ministry of Law and Justice Satya Pal Singh Baghel against Akhilesh Yadav.
Akhilesh's uncle and Pragatisheel Samajwadi Party (Lohia) chief Shivpal Singh Yadav is contesting from Jaswantnagar seat.
Punjab Elections 2022: Chief Minister Channi Contesting From 2 Seats
In Punjab, over 2.14 crore voters will decide the fate of 1304 candidates in the fray from 117 constituencies. The state is witnessing a multi-corner contest this time with Congress, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), Shiromani Akali Dal-Bahujan Samaj Party alliance, and the coalition of Bharatiya Janata Party-former chief minister Amarinder Singh's Punjab Lok Congress party as key players.
CM Charanjit Singh Channi, who is the Congress's chief ministerial face, is contesting from two seats Chamkaur Sahib and Bhadaur. Punjab Congress chief Navjot Singh Sidhu is facing SAD's Bikram Singh Majithia, AAP's Jeevanjyot Kaur and BJP's Jagmohan Singh Raju in Amritsar (East).
Earlier today, election officials in UP conducted mock poll at polling booth number 295 in Farrukhabad.
Polling begins in 59 constituencies spread across 16 districts in Uttar Pradesh; fate of Akhilesh Yadav, uncle Shivpal to be sealed today
Elections 2022: Punjab will vote in single phase today
The border state Punjab, which has seen high voltage political drama recently, will vote in a single phase to elect 117 members to the state assembly. The last leg of campaigning in the state saw a desperate shift in agenda leaning towards religious identity and separatism.
UP Assembly Elections 2022: 59 seats in Uttar Pradesh will today vote
In Uttar Pradesh, polling is being held in seven-phases. In the third phase, where 59 assembly seats of 16 districts will go to polls, 627 candidates are contesting and over 2.15 crore people are eligible to vote.
The districts where polling will be held are Hathras, Firozabad, Etah, Kasganj, Mainpuri, Farrukhabad, Kannauj, Etawah, Auraiya, Kanpur Dehat, Kanpur Nagar, Jalaun, Jhanshi, Lalitpur, Hamirpur and Mahoba.
Punjab and 59 constituencies across 16 districts of Uttar Pradesh (Phase 3 for UP) will go to polls today. Polling in Punjab will be held from 8 am to 6 pm. In UP, it will be from 7 am and 6 pm.
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