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UP Polls: Voting for 4th phase ends, highest voter turnout recorded in Kheri
Voting was held at 13,813 polling stations and 24,580 polling booths in 208 police station areas.
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(Credits: ANI) New Delhi: Voting for the fourth phase of the Uttar Pradesh Assembly Election 2022 in a total of 59 constituencies spread across nine districts took place today (February 23).
The polling began at 7 am on Wednesday and concluded at 6 pm. The districts that went to vote were Pilibhit, Lakhimpur Kheri, Sitapur, Hardoi, Unnao, Lucknow, Rae Bareli, Banda and Fatehpur. The fate of 624 candidates including several cabinet ministers, sitting MLA from Rae Bareli Aditi Singh, as well as Unnao rape victim's mother Asha Singh was sealed in this round of polling.
As many as 800 companies of paramilitary forces and over 60,000 policemen were positioned for security across 59 assembly seats of Uttar Pradesh. Voting was held at 13,813 polling stations and 24,580 polling booths in 208 police station areas.
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Lucknow: Polling officials seal Electronic Voting Machines (EVM) & VVPATs, post the conclusion of the 4th phase of UP polls. (ANI)
Lucknow: Polling officials seal Electronic Voting Machines (EVM) & VVPATs, post the conclusion of the 4th phase of #UttarPradeshElections2022
Visuals from Lalbagh Nagar Nigam booth pic.twitter.com/6pVhQ4laVN
— ANI UP/Uttarakhand (@ANINewsUP) February 23, 2022
District-wise voter turnout till 5 pm:
Pilibhit 61.33%
Kheri 62.42%
Sitapur 58.39%
Hardoi 55.29%
Unnao 54.05%
Lucknow 55.08%
Rae Bareli 58.40%
Banda 57.54%
Fatehpur 57.02%
Voters pose for the camera after exercising their franchise.
उत्तर प्रदेश विधानसभा सामान्य निर्वाचन-2022
'हमने वोट देकर अपना कर्तव्य पूरा किया...'
अगर आपने वोट नहीं दिया है तो मतदान केंद्र पर तत्काल पहुंचकर अपना मत अवश्य दें
— CEO UP #DeshKaMahaTyohar (@ceoup) February 23, 2022
District-wise voter turnout till 3 PM:
Pilibhit 54.83%
Kheri 52.92%
Sitapur 50.33%
Hardoi 46.29%
Unnao 47.29%
Lucknow 47.62%
Rae Bareli 50.84%
Banda 50.08%
Fatehpur 52.60%
#UttarPradeshElections | 49.89% voters turnout recorded till 3 pm. pic.twitter.com/qauVKnxs4v
— ANI UP/Uttarakhand (@ANINewsUP) February 23, 2022
Pilibhit registered 54.83% voter turnout till 3 PM, while lowest was seen in Hardoi with 46.29%.
The total voter turnout in 9 districts till 3 PM was recorded at 49.89%, the highest in Pilibhit.
37.45% voter turnout till 1 pm.
उत्तर प्रदेश विधानसभा सामान्य निर्वाचन-2022
चौथे चरण के अंतर्गत 09 जनपदों में अपराह्न 01 बजे तक कुल औसतन मतदान 37.45% रहा।#ECI#विधानसभाचुनाव2022#AssemblyElections2022 #GoVote #GoVoteUP #GoVoteUP_Phase4 pic.twitter.com/ARBImEqAz4
— CEO UP #DeshKaMahaTyohar (@ceoup) February 23, 2022
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra offers prayers at Mari Mata Temple in Lucknow.
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra offers prayers at Mari Mata Temple in Lucknow. pic.twitter.com/iUVwmEcREd
— ANI UP/Uttarakhand (@ANINewsUP) February 23, 2022
"As per the EC's order, a green booth with a zero-carbon emission concept has been made under district election officer. Its aim is to aware the voters of environmental preservation & increase voting percentage," said Ajay Dwivedi, Lucknow Municipal Commissioner.
#UttarPradeshElections | As per the EC's order, a green booth with a zero-carbon emission concept has been made under district election officer. Its aim is to aware the voters of environmental preservation & increase voting percentage: Ajay Dwivedi, Lucknow Municipal Commissioner pic.twitter.com/gAIA1s3Hz3
— ANI UP/Uttarakhand (@ANINewsUP) February 23, 2022
MoS Home Ajay Mishra Teni leaves from a polling booth in Banbirpur of Lakhimpur Kheri.
#WATCH | MoS Home Ajay Mishra Teni leaves from a polling booth in Banbirpur of Lakhimpur Kheri, after casting his vote for the fourth phase of #UttarPradeshElections2022 pic.twitter.com/kgRpdoC9GP
— ANI UP/Uttarakhand (@ANINewsUP) February 23, 2022
22.62% voters turnout till 11 am
उत्तर प्रदेश विधानसभा सामान्य निर्वाचन-2022
चौथे चरण के अंतर्गत 09 जनपदों में पूर्वाह्न 11 बजे तक कुल औसतन मतदान 22.62% रहा।#ECI#विधानसभाचुनाव2022#AssemblyElections2022 #GoVote #GoVoteUP #GoVoteUP_Phase4 pic.twitter.com/1NGRKRjnJS
— CEO UP #DeshKaMahaTyohar (@ceoup) February 23, 2022
UP Deputy CM Dinesh Sharma casts his vote at a polling booth in Lucknow.
UP Deputy CM Dinesh Sharma casts his vote at a polling booth in Lucknow
"After the 4th phase, BJP will hit a double century and will march ahead to break its previous records. Development works done by PM Modi and CM Yogi Adityanath has reached everyone's house," he says pic.twitter.com/bUnMjW8qm0
— ANI UP/Uttarakhand (@ANINewsUP) February 23, 2022
Defence Minister and BJP leader Rajnath Singh cast his vote at a polling booth in Lucknow.
We will win over 300 seats. SP-BSP made claims in 2017 also but we formed the govt and will repeat the same this time also: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh after casting his vote in Lucknow#UttarPradeshElections2022 pic.twitter.com/kfFJM0M3oD
— ANI UP/Uttarakhand (@ANINewsUP) February 23, 2022
BJP leader Sudhanshu Trivedi casts his vote at Sherwood Academy polling booth in Lucknow.
BJP leader Sudhanshu Trivedi casts his vote at Sherwood Academy polling booth in Lucknow
"I appeal to everyone to come out and exercise their franchise. People of UP are well aware and know whom to vote," he says#UttarPradeshElections pic.twitter.com/7cF4Ew96Vf
— ANI UP/Uttarakhand (@ANINewsUP) February 23, 2022
"If we see the voter percentage of the third round, it is the same as last time. So, it is a good voter percentage. UP has had good percentage. It is our appeal to all voters to cast their vote," said Awanish Awasthi, Addl Chief Secy, Home Dept, UP Govt.
If we see the voter percentage of the third round, it is the same as last time. So, it is a good voter percentage. UP has had good percentage. It is our appeal to all voters to cast their vote: Awanish Awasthi, Addl Chief Secy, Home Dept, UP Govt#UttarPradeshElections2022 pic.twitter.com/QC8qlKwIdL
— ANI UP/Uttarakhand (@ANINewsUP) February 23, 2022
Folk Singer Malini Awasthi sings and urges people to cast their votes.
#WATCH | Lucknow: Folk Singer Malini Awasthi sings and urges people to cast their votes as voting for the fourth phase of #UttarPradeshElections2022 continues. pic.twitter.com/ARNge6UHRG
— ANI UP/Uttarakhand (@ANINewsUP) February 23, 2022
"We are going to get around 350 seats. Development work done, work has been done to protect our identity, culture & traditions. I think people have accepted it. SP-BSP-Congress are going to be become history like Article 370 and 35A," said Pankaj Singh, BJP MLA & candidate from Noida.
We are going to get around 350 seats. Development work done, work has been done to protect our identity, culture & traditions. I think people have accepted it. SP-BSP-Congress are going to be become history like Article 370 and 35A: Pankaj Singh, BJP MLA & candidate from Noida pic.twitter.com/ttyl1LzpVd
— ANI UP/Uttarakhand (@ANINewsUP) February 23, 2022
"BJP will not only repeat the history but it is also an undeniable possibility that our number of seats will increase," said Defence Minister and BJP leader Rajnath Singh in Lucknow.
BJP will not only repeat the history but it is also an undeniable possibility that our number of seats will increase: Defence Minister and BJP leader Rajnath Singh in Lucknow #UttarPradeshElections pic.twitter.com/wpx58mz9vd
— ANI UP/Uttarakhand (@ANINewsUP) February 23, 2022
9.10% voters turnout recorded till 9 am.
#UttarPradeshElections | 9.10% voters turnout recorded till 9 am. pic.twitter.com/3sznX2DRF9
— ANI UP/Uttarakhand (@ANINewsUP) February 23, 2022
Pilibhit DM Pulkit Khare casts his vote.
Pilibhit DM Pulkit Khare casts his vote in the fourth phase of #UttarPradeshElections
"We've divided the district into 14 zones and are ensuring that people come out without any fear and vote in the elections," he says pic.twitter.com/9UIzkfw4wm
— ANI UP/Uttarakhand (@ANINewsUP) February 23, 2022
School children knock on the doors of people urging them to cast their votes.
#WATCH | School children knock on the doors of people urging them to cast their votes in the fourth phase of #UttarPradeshElections, under an initiative by DM Anurag Patel pic.twitter.com/7jhuPpauUN
— ANI UP/Uttarakhand (@ANINewsUP) February 23, 2022
BSP leader Satish Chandra Misra casts his vote at Montessori school polling booth in Lucknow.
BSP leader Satish Chandra Misra casts his vote at Montessori school polling booth in Lucknow
"BSP is getting a one-sided vote. By the end of this phase, it will be ensured that BSP is forming govt with a full majority.Every section including Brahmins are voting for us," he says pic.twitter.com/APqpwCdlrh
— ANI UP/Uttarakhand (@ANINewsUP) February 23, 2022
"Today UP is crime & terrorism free. Everyone feels safe. People are getting jobs. We've made UP economy no 2 and will also make it No 1 and people are voting for that. We are forming the govt," said UP minister Mohsin Raza after casting his vote in Lucknow.
Today UP is crime & terrorism free. Everyone feels safe. People are getting jobs. We've made UP economy no 2 and will also make it No 1 and people are voting for that. We are forming the govt: UP minister Mohsin Raza after casting his vote in Lucknow #UttarPradeshElections2022 pic.twitter.com/4nQTN8FQ49
— ANI UP/Uttarakhand (@ANINewsUP) February 23, 2022
Fourth phase of polling underway in Uttar Pradesh.
@ECISVEEP@SpokespersonECI#ECI#AssemblyElections2022 #GoVote#GoVoteUP_Phase4 pic.twitter.com/is6vifslWQ
— CEO UP #DeshKaMahaTyohar (@ceoup) February 23, 2022
#ECI#AssemblyElections2022 #GoVote#GoVoteUP_Phase4 pic.twitter.com/y1GETUfyI2
— CEO UP #DeshKaMahaTyohar (@ceoup) February 23, 2022
"BJP will win all six seats in Unnao with a majority. On the basis of all campaigning I did, I can say that CM Yogi will form Govt again by breaking his own 2017 record. I think the numbers may go up to 35," says BJP MP Sakshi Maharaj after voting at Gadan Khera Primary School in Unnao.
BJP MP Sakshi Maharaj cast his vote at Gadan Khera Primary School in Unnao.
"BJP will win all 6 seats in Unnao with majority. On the basis of all campaigning I did, I can say that CM Yogi will form Govt again by breaking his own 2017 record. I think the numbers may go up to 350" pic.twitter.com/UVsp22yIZr
— ANI UP/Uttarakhand (@ANINewsUP) February 23, 2022
"I want people to vote and make the voting percentage high. Congress is nowhere in the race," says BJP candidate from Raebareli Sadar seat, Aditi Singh after voting at a polling booth in Lalpur Chauhan.
BJP candidate from Raebareli Sadar seat, Aditi Singh casts her vote at a polling booth in Lalpur Chauhan, Raebareli
"I want people to vote and make the voting percentage high. Congress is nowhere in the race," she says #UttarPradeshElections2022 pic.twitter.com/5H6wkMv6pV
— ANI UP/Uttarakhand (@ANINewsUP) February 23, 2022
Polling gets underway for the fourth phase of UP Polls.
Polling gets underway for the fourth phase of #UttarPradeshElections2022. Visuals from Gadan Khera Primary School in Unnao as people arrive to cast their votes here. pic.twitter.com/yYyqPA3iqE
— ANI UP/Uttarakhand (@ANINewsUP) February 23, 2022
"BSP is headed towards absolute majority. Taking into account the first 3 phases & today's voting, you'll find out that voting done for BSP. Just like 2007, BSP will form govt with absolute majority, Mayawati will become UP's CM for 5th time," said SC Misra, BSP.
BSP is headed towards absolute majority. Taking into account the first 3 phases & today's voting, you'll find out that voting done for BSP. Just like 2007, BSP will form govt with absolute majority, Mayawati will become UP's CM for 5th time: SC Misra, BSP#UttarPradeshElections pic.twitter.com/k3QxwEKiJs
— ANI UP/Uttarakhand (@ANINewsUP) February 23, 2022
BJP candidate from Raebareli Sadar seat, Aditi Singh casts her vote at a polling booth in Lalpur Chauhan, Raebareli.
BJP candidate from Raebareli Sadar seat, Aditi Singh casts her vote at a polling booth in Lalpur Chauhan, Raebareli
"I want people to vote and make the voting percentage high. Congress is nowhere in the race," she says #UttarPradeshElections2022 pic.twitter.com/5H6wkMv6pV
— ANI UP/Uttarakhand (@ANINewsUP) February 23, 2022
People queue up at Montessori School polling booth in Lucknow.
People queue up at Montessori School polling booth in Lucknow as they await their turn to cast vote in the fourth phase of #UttarPradeshElections pic.twitter.com/n4hVlTvTfM
— ANI UP/Uttarakhand (@ANINewsUP) February 23, 2022
People queue up to cast their votes at a polling booth in Banbirpur of Lakhimpur Kheri district.
Polling underway for the fourth phase of #UttarPradeshElections2022 today. People queue up to cast their votes at a polling booth in Banbirpur of Lakhimpur Kheri district. pic.twitter.com/BHsWieQy1J
— ANI UP/Uttarakhand (@ANINewsUP) February 23, 2022
UP minister and BJP's candidate from Lucknow Cantonment seat Brijesh Pathak offers prayers at Kali Bari Temple.
UP minister and BJP's candidate from Lucknow Cantonment seat Brijesh Pathak offers prayers at Kali Bari Temple, as voting for the fourth phase of #UttarPradeshElections2022 gets underway pic.twitter.com/NcAZbuL07a
— ANI UP/Uttarakhand (@ANINewsUP) February 23, 2022
BSP chief Mayawati casts her vote at Municipal Nursery School polling booth in Lucknow.
BSP chief Mayawati casts her vote at Municipal Nursery School polling booth in Lucknow #UttarPradeshElections2022 pic.twitter.com/kev8eHhsHz
— ANI UP/Uttarakhand (@ANINewsUP) February 23, 2022
According to the Election Commission, 2.3 crore people, including 1.14 crore men and 99.3 lakh women, are eligible to vote, for which 24,643 polling booths and 13,817 poling centres have been set up in this phase.
Among the prominent candidates in this phase are Uttar Pradesh Law Minister Brijesh Pathak, SP's national spokesperson Anurag Bhadauria, former SP minister Abhishek Mishra, former Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly deputy speaker Nitin Agarwal and Aditi Singh.
Voting for the fourth phase of #UttarPradeshElections begins; 624 candidates in 59 Assembly seats across 9 districts in fray.
— ANI UP/Uttarakhand (@ANINewsUP) February 23, 2022
A total of 137 'pink booths' have been made to specially motivate women for voting. At these pink booths, 36 women inspectors and sub-inspectors, and 277 women constables and chief constables have been deployed.
Three assembly constituencies -- Hussainganj, Bindki and Fatehpur -- have been kept in the 'sensitive' category. A total of 3,393 polling booths are being considered as 'critical'.
Security has been tightened in Lakhimpur Kheri for the fourth phase of polling. "104 companies of CAPF, 10,000 Civil Police personnel and Home Guards have been deployed on the Nepal Border. The borders have been sealed," Sanjeev Suman, Superintendent of Police of Kheri said.
The state is witnessing a multi-cornered contest with Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Samajwadi Party (SP)-Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD) alliance, and the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) and Congress as principal contenders.
Voting for the remaining three phases of the seven-phase UP elections will take place on February 27, March 3, and 7. The counting of votes will take place on March 10.
The fate of all the 624 candidates contesting in the fourth phase of the UP elections will be sealed in the Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) today.
The fourth phase of polling on February 23 will decide the fate of 624 candidates in 59 Assembly segments in the districts of Pilibhit, Lakhimpur Kheri, Sitapur, Hardoi, Unnao, Lucknow, Rae Bareli, Banda and Fatehpur.
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