Mumbai, April 19 -- The voting process for the initial phase of the Lok Sabha elections has kicked off, encompassing 102 Parliamentary constituencies, among which 11 are reserved for Scheduled Tribes (ST) and 18 for Scheduled Castes (SC). These constituencies span over 17 states and four Union Territories, marking the beginning of a critical electoral journey for millions of voters.

- Prominent Contestants: Notable political figures such as Nitin Gadkari, Sarbananda Sonowal, Kiren Rijiju, and Gaurav Gogoi are among the many candidates from parties like BJP and Congress vying for victory.

- Total Candidates: A substantial total of 1,625 candidates are competing in this phase to secure their place in the Lok Sabha.

- Voter Statistics: Ov...