Election Commission High turnout in Phase 1 of Lok Sabha Elections 2024 despite heat wave Polling remains largely peaceful across 21 States/UTs Polling completed for 10 States/UTs including most of North east 56 villages in Bastar, Shompen tribe of Great Nicobar voted first time Large number of first-time voters participated enthusiastically Posted On: 19 APR 2024 8:28PM by PIB Delhi Polling for the first phase of the General Elections 2024 recorded high voter turnout despite the heat wave. Polling remains largely peaceful with voters from various walks participating enthusiastically in a dazzling display of civic responsibility and pride. In phase 1 of General Elections 2024, polling has been completed for 10 States/UTs to elect 18th Lok Sabha along with polling for State Legislative Assemblies of Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh. The Commission thanked voters of phase 1 and entire election machinery. Tentative figure of voter turnout across 21 States/UTs reported is over 60% ..