Bathinda (Punjab) [India], Bathinda leads the Lok Sabha constituencies of Punjab in terms of vote percentage, with 48.95 percent voting till 3 pm on Saturday.

District Election Officer (DEO) and Deputy Commissioner Jaspreet Singh appreciated the citizens for their enthusiastic participation in the electoral process.

In his statement, Singh stressed on the smooth conduct of elections in Bathinda, noting that no incidents of violence or malfunction of electronic voting machines (EVMs) have been reported.

"The voting process has been peaceful and efficient," he said. We did not face any problems with EVMs, we ensured that every vote was counted without any interruption.Singh also made a strong appeal to the remaining voters to exercise their democratic rights. "I urge all voters to come out in large numbers and cast their vote. Your participation is important in shaping the future of our district and our state," he encouraged. Let's hear your voice and cast your vote." "

As the day progresses, election officials are hopeful that the final voting will set a new benchmark for the state.The Election Commission (ECI) on Saturday said 49.68 percent voting was recorded till 3 pm in the seventh and final phase of voting. Lok Sabha elections on June 1 in seven states and Union Territory Chandigarh.

According to ECI, Jharkhand is at the forefront with 60.14 percent voting till 3 pm.

Other states where voting is taking place in the seventh phase are Bihar--42.95 percent, Chandigarh--52.61 percent, Odisha--49.77 percent, Punjab--46.38 percent, Uttar Pradesh--46.83 percent and West Bengal--58.46 percent. . , , Himachal Pradesh 58.41 percent.

The last phase of voting began at 7 am on Saturday in 57 parliamentary constituencies across seven states and the Union Territory of Chandigarh. According to the Election Commission of India, more than 10.06 crore voters, including about 5.24 crore male, 4.82 crore female and 3574 third gender voters, are expected to exercise their franchise.