New Delhi, April 27 -- The Election Commission of India (ECI) has said that Polling in the second phase of General Elections 2024 which commenced at 7 AM on April 26 simultaneously across 88 Parliamentary Lok Sabha Constituencies recorded an approximate voter turnout of 60.96% as of 7 PM. Voters from across 13 States/UTs participated enthusiastically to cast their vote at their polling station braving the hot weather conditions. From newlyweds to senior citizens, tribals to IT professionals, PwDs, women and youngsters, all were seen in queues waiting to cast their vote. With the conclusion of phase-2, voting has been completed in 14 States/UTs for General Elections 2024.

The statement by ECI said that polling was held smoothly and peacef...