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The first phase of the Lok Sabha elections was held on April 19 and the second phase on April 26. (Representative Image)

Lok Sabha elections 2024 Highlights: With two phases of voting in the general elections already over, political parties have intensified their poll campaigns for the remaining constituencies. On Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a mega rally in Maharashtra's Pune, in support of four Mahayuti candidates in Pune, Baramati, Shriur, and Maval. 

Also, Union ministers Rajnath Singh and Smriti Irani filed nominations from the Uttar Pradesh seats of Lucknow and Amethi, respectively, from where they are sitting MPs as well.

The second phase of voting for 88 parliamentary constituencies spread over 13 states and Union Territories (UTs) recorded a voter turnout of around 63.50%, according to the Election Commission of India (ECI). The first phase of polling took place on April 19 in 102 seats across 21 states and Union territories.

All eyes are on two major political alliances: Prime Minister Narendra Modi's BJP-led ruling NDA, and the Congress-led opposition INDIA bloc. 

NDA is eyeing its third consecutive term this general election, with echoes of ‘abki baar 400 paar’, while INDIA is taking an economical approach to their campaign, promising MSP for farmers and cash handouts to women in their manifesto.

Here's the phase-wise schedule for the Lok Sabha Election 2024:

Phase 1- April 19 (polling completed)

Phase 2- April 26 (polling completed)

Phase 3- May 7

Phase 4 - May 13

Phase 5 - May 20

Phase 6 - May 25

Phase 7 - June 1

The Lok Sabha election's votes will be counted, and the results will be declared on June 4.