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Clash erupts between YSRCP, TDP workers in Andhra Pradesh

Rajapalayam (Andhra Pradesh)/ Puthalapattu (Andhra Pradesh), Apr 11 (ANI): Clash erupted between YSR Congress Party and Telugu Desam Party (TDP) workers in Rajapalayam's Jaggampeta constituency. Meanwhile, Police lathi charged in Puthalapattu constituency after clash between YSRCP and TDP workers erupted. Polling is underway in both the constituencies.

WB minister gets into heated argument with central forces inside polling booth in Cooch Behar

Cooch Behar (West Bengal), Apr 11 (ANI): Trinamool Congress (TMC) MLA Rabindra Nath Ghosh, who was voting at a polling booth in Cooch Behar, got into heated argument with paramilitary jawans as he said that the central forces had no business to be inside the voting room. The security personnel, on the other hand, told the Natabari MLA that they were just worried of the convoy with which Ghosh had came inside the polling booth. Reports of several EVMs not working in Cooch Behar also emerged.

Baba Ramdev casts his vote in Haridwar

Haridwar (Uttarakhand), Apr 11 (ANI): Yoga Guru Baba Ramdev cast his vote today in Haridwar, Uttarakhand. Election is underway in Uttarakhand for five Lok Sabha seats today. "Modi ji's personality is like Himalaya. The entire country knows his contribution in this country. Compare others to him, you will know what is other's height and fight."

Urmila Matondkar brought to politics because of her face: Gopal Shetty

Mumbai, Apr 11 (ANI): While speaking to ANI, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate from Mumbai North constituency Gopal Shetty spoke about Congress candidate Urmila Matondkar. Shetty said, "I never said anything against her. But yes, I said people are saying that we will see Urmila's face while Gopal Shetty's work. It is very obvious that she is a celebrity and if they brought her in politics because of her face. And, there is nothing to feel about it. But she comes from a family background and the way she speaks, I feel she has some knowledge about politics, indeed." Congress candidate Urmila Matondkar will fight against BJP candidate Gopal Shetty from Mumbai North constituency.

Sonia Gandhi performs 'havan' ahead of filing nomination from Raebareli

Raebareli (Uttar Pradesh), Apr 11 (ANI): United Progressive Alliance (UPA) chairperson Sonia Gandhi on Thursday performed in 'havan' ahead of her nomination filing from Raebareli which is the traditional seat of the former Congress president. Congress president Rahul Gandhi and party's general secretary for Uttar Pradesh (East) Priyanka Gandhi were also seen beside their mother. The election in Raebareli is scheduled to be held in fifth phase on May 06.

Kashmiri Pandits cast their votes in J and K's Udhampur

Udhampur (Jammu and Kashmir), Apr 11 (ANI): Kashmiri Pandits cast their votes in Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur for Baramulla parliamentary constituency. A special polling station has been set up so that the migrants can cast their votes. The polling station has been set-up at a Municipal Town Hall in Udhampur. Speaking to ANI, one of the voters said, "We are migrants here. It's our duty to caste vote. We want to return to Baramulla."

Smriti Irani performes 'havan' ahead of filing her nomination from Amethi constituency

Amethi (Uttar Pradesh), Apr 11 (ANI): Union Textile Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Smriti Irani performed 'havan' in Uttar Pradesh's Amethi ahead of filing her nomination from Amethi parliamentary constituency. She performed 'havan' along with her husband Zubin Irani. The election in Amethi is scheduled to be held in fifth phase on May 06. The first phase of Lok Sabha elections is underway across the nation. Lok Sabha elections will be held in seven phases in India.

Here is the voters' turnout in different states till 11 am

UP/ Telangana/ Lakshadweep/ Maharashtra/WB, Apr 11 (ANI): Voter turnout till 11 am in Uttar Pradesh was 24.32%. In Telangana, voter turnout recorded till 11 am was 22.84%, 23.78% in Uttarakhand, 13.07% in Maharashtra, 23.10% voter turnout recorded till 11 am in Lakshwadweep and 38.08% in West Bengal. While in JandK and Tripura voters turnout was recorded at 24.66% and 26.05% respectively. Polling for the first phase of Lok Sabha elections is underway across the country. The Lok Sabha elections will be held in seven phases across the country.

Asaduddin Owaisi casts his vote, urge voters to come in large number

Hyderabad, Apr 11 (ANI): The All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief and Hyderabad Member of Parliament (MP) candidate Asaduddin Owaisi casts his vote at a polling booth in Hyderabad. He is a three time sitting MP from the constituency. The first phase of Lok Sabha elections is underway across the nation. Lok Sabha elections will be held in seven phases in India.

Jana Sena candidate smashes EVM at a polling booth in AP's Anantapur

Anantapur (Andhra Pradesh), Apr 11 (ANI): Jana Sena candidate Madhusudan Gupta smashed an Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) at a polling booth in Andhra Pradesh's Anantapur district. This incident took place at Gooty town in Anantapur. He broke the EVM at polling booth no. 183. He expressed his anger over the issue that names of Assembly and Parliament seats were not written properly inside the voting chamber which was creating confusion among the voters. Later, he was arrested by the police. The first phase of Lok Sabha elections is underway across the nation. Lok Sabha elections will be held in seven phases in India. Polling for phase 1 will take place on 91 Assembly constituencies across the nation.

Corruption will be eliminated completely when Modi comes back: PM Modi

Bhagalpur (Bihar), Apr 11 (ANI): While addressing a public rally in Bihar's Bhagalpur on Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, "When Modi comes back again then their corruption will be completely finished, their dynastic politics will be finished, their loot in name of poor will stop, their politics of case and religion will stop, 'tukde tukde' gang bhi tukde tukde ho kar bikhar jaeyga'."

BJP candidate Sanjeev Balyan alleges fake voting in Muzaffarnagar

Muzaffarnagar (Uttar Pradesh), Apr 11 (ANI): Speaking to ANI after casting his vote in Uttar Pradesh's Muzaffarnagar, Union Minister and Muzaffarnagar Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate Sanjeev Balyan said, "Faces of women in burkhas are not being checked and I allege that fake voting is being done. If not looked into, I will demand a re-poll." The first phase of Lok Sabha elections is underway across the nation. Lok Sabha elections will be held in seven phases in India. Polling for phase 1 will take place on 91 Assembly constituencies across the nation.

Junior NTR, Allu Arjun cast vote in Hyderabad

Hyderabad, Apr 11 (ANI): South Indian actors Junior NT Rama Rao and Allu Arjun cast their votes in Hyderabad on Thursday. Polling for the first phase of Lok Sabha elections has begun in different parts of the country. Polling for phase 1 will take place on 91 seats across the nation. The Lok Sabha elections will be held in seven phases.

LS polls: Voters across nation focus on employment, education as development agenda

Saharanpur (Uttar Pradesh)/ Haldwani (Uttarakhand)/ Bandipore (J and K), Apr 11 (ANI): The first phase of Lok Sabha elections is underway across the nation. Lok Sabha elections will be held in seven phases in India. Polling for phase 1 will take place on 91 Assembly constituencies across the nation. One of the voters said, "Education should be the focus, especially for girls and students." Another voter in Uttarakhand's Haldwani said, "Employment should be the focus." A voter in J and K's Bandipore said, "One who can represent us better should win the polls."

Will give freedom to our soldiers to fight against naxal, terrorism: PM Modi

Bhagalpur (Bihar), Apr 11 (ANI): While addressing a public rally in Bihar's Bhagalpur, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said, "NDA government vision is clear, we will give freedom to our soldiers to fight against naxal and terrorism. Doosri taraf ye mahamilavati hain, jo keh rahe hain ki hamare jawano ke paas jo vishesh adhikar hai,usko bhi hata denge."

Senior citizens cast their votes across the country

Noida (UP)/ Gondia (Maharashtra)/ Cooch Behar (WB)/ Bandipore (J and K), Apr 11 (ANI): Senior citizens from across the country showed enthusiasm and came to polling booths to cast their votes. Polling for the first phase of Lok Sabha elections are underway across the country. The Lok Sabha elections will be held in seven phases. Polling for phase 1 will take place on 91 seats across the nation. The second phase of elections will be held on April 18. The counting for votes will take place on May 23.

Voting margins for win will be high this time: Chirag Paswan

Jamui (Bihar), Apr 11 (ANI): While speaking exclusively to ANI, Lok Janshakti Party chairman Chirag Paswan talked about Lok Sabha elections. Paswan said, "If we compare to the last time, the margin for win will be high this time. We have excited voters. Last time, I was a new face, people had no belief in me that whether I will work here or not. But, in last 5 years, lot of new people united with me because of my work culture." On alliance with Janata Dal (United), he said, "Of course, it will give a lot of benefits to NDA."

Nitin Gadkari, Jitendra Singh cast their votes

Nagpur (Maharashtra)/ Jammu, Apr 11 (ANI): Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari cast his vote for Nagpur parliamentary constituency on Thursday. Meanwhile, Minister of State (independent charge) for PMO Jitendra Singh cast his vote in Jammu. Polling for the first phase of Lok Sabha elections is underway across the country. Polling for phase 1 is being on 91 seats across the nation. The Lok Sabha elections will be held in seven phases across the country.

LS polls: Here is the voters' turnout in different states

UP/ Telangana/ Lakshadweep/ Andaman and Nicobar Islands/Assam/ Arunachal Pradesh, Apr 11 (ANI): Voter turnout till 9 am in UP's Saharanpur was 8%, Kairana-10%, Muzaffarnagar-10%, Meerut- 10%, Bijnor - 11%, Baghpat - 11%, Ghaziabad - 12% and Gautam Budh Nagar-12%. In Telangana, voter turnout recorded till 9 am was 10.6%, 5.83% in Andaman and Nicobar Islands, 10.2% in Assam and 13.3% in Arunachal Pradesh. 9.83% voter turnout recorded till 9 am in Lakshwadweep. Polling for the first phase of Lok Sabha elections has begun in different parts of the country. The Lok Sabha elections will be held in seven phases across the country.

Chandrababu Naidu cast his vote along with family in AP's Amaravati

Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh), Apr 11 (ANI): Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu and his family members cast their vote for Lok Sabha elections 2019 in Andhra Pradesh's Amaravati today. Speaking to ANI after casting his vote, Andhra Pradesh Information Technology (IT) Minister and TDP leader Nara Lokesh said, "It will be a decisive win in Mangalagiri (Assembly seat) and also across the state. I am here to convince my electorate that I am a meaningful and a worthy candidate, and I think I have done that." The first phase of Lok Sabha elections is underway across the nation. Lok Sabha elections will be held in seven phases in India. Polling for phase 1 will take place on 91 Assembly constituencies across the nation.