Phase 2 of Lok Sabha elections sees active participation across 13 states and UT; Here’s a recap of the day

The second phase of the Lok Sabha elections has begun, with voters in 13 states and union territories casting their votes for 88 seats. Over 1200 candidates are contesting, including prominent figures like Rahul Gandhi and Shashi Tharoor. Kerala is witnessing intense contests in constituencies like Wayanad and Thiruvananthapuram. Amid the polls, a 91-year-old woman in Karnataka passed away shortly after voting. Leaders like Narendra Modi and Rahul Gandhi have called for high voter turnout. Meanwhile, Bengaluru hotels are offering freebies to encourage voting.