From Nitin Gadkari to Nakul Nath, key battles in phase 1 polls

The Lok Sabha 2024 elections in India are set to unfold between April 19 and June 1, with the first phase kickstarting from Friday. During the initial phase, a total of 102 seats across 21 states and Union territories will witness contests, featuring the participation of eight Union Ministers, two former Chief Ministers, and one ex-Governor.