Lok Sabha phase

1. The third phase of Lok Sabha elections 2024 is underway, spanning 10 states and two Union Territories.
2. Diverse political figures are set to engage in this phase, amplifying its importance in the electoral landscape.
3. Following intense campaigning, the electoral stage is primed for significant contests across the participating regions.

New Delhi, May 07: Following an intense period of politically charged campaigning, the stage is now set for the third phase of the Lok Sabha elections 2024, encompassing 10 states and two Union Territories.

Notable figures from diverse political backgrounds are poised to participate, heightening the significance of this electoral phase.

The states participating in Phase 3 include Assam (4 seats), Bihar (5), Chhattisgarh (7), Goa (2), Gujarat (26), Karnataka (14), Madhya Pradesh (8), Maharashtra (11), Uttar Pradesh (10), West Bengal (4), Dadra and Nagar Haveli, and Daman and Diu (2).

A total of 1,300 candidates are in contention for Phase 3 of the Lok Sabha Polls 2024. Among the prominent contenders are Union ministers Amit Shah (Gandhinagar), Jyotiraditya Scindia (Guna), Mansukh Mandaviya (Porbandar), Parshottam Rupala (Rajkot), Pralhad Joshi (Dharwad), and SP Singh Baghel (Agra).

LIVE UPDATE:

  • Approximately 60.19 voter turnout was recorded till 5 pm. Assam recorded the highest turnout at 74.86%, while Maharashtra saw the lowest at 53.4%

  • Close to 47 per cent polling was recorded till 3 pm in the Lok Sabha election being held for 10 seats in Uttar Pradesh on Tuesday.By 3 pm, 46.78 per cent votes were cast. Voting began at 7 am and will continue till 6 pm. More than 1.89 crore voters are eligible to vote in these 10 constituencies.

    Agra witnessed 43.67 per cent polling, Aonla 46.75 per cent, Budaun 45.44 per cent, Bareilly 45.96 per cent, Etah 48.93 per cent, Fatehpur Sikri 46.18 per cent, Firozabad 47.80 per cent, Hathras 44.63 per cent, Mainpuri 46.80 per cent and Sambhal 52.24 per cent, the Election Commission (EC) said.

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  • A voter turnout of 50.71 per cent (approximately) was recorded as of 3 pm on Tuesday in the third phase of the ongoing Lok Sabha elections. The highest overall voter turnout was recorded in West Bengal at 63.11 per cent as of 3 pm. Following in closely was Assam with 63.08 per cent voter turnout so far, according to the voter turnout app.
    • ASSAM – 63.08%
    • BIHAR – 46.69%
    • CHHATTISGARH – 58.19%
    • DADRA & NAGAR HAVELI AND DAMAN & DIU – 52.43%
    • GOA -61.39 %
    • GUJARAT – 47.03%
    • KARNATAKA – 54.20%
    • MADHYA PRADESH – 54.09%
    • MAHARASHTRA – 42.63%
    • UTTAR PRADESH – 46.78%
    • WEST BENGAL – 63.11%
  • West Bengal Minister and Trinamool Congress leader Chandrima Bhattacharya alleges that central forces are trying to intimidate voters in Bengal and sought the Election Commission’s intervention. “They are trying to stop the voters from giving their votes. We have also received certain complaints and taking care of that,” she said.

  • Lok Sabha Election: Breakdown of voting percentage till 1 pm – states/UTs

    Assam: 45.88%
    Bihar: 36.69%
    Chhattisgarh: 46.14%
    Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu: 39.94%
    Goa: 49.04%
    Gujarat: 37.83%
    Karnataka: 41.59%
    Madhya Pradesh: 44.67%
    Maharashtra: 31.55%
    Uttar Pradesh: 38.12%
    West Bengal: 49.27%

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  • Lok Sabha Election: Breakdown of voting percentage till 11 am – states/UTs

    Assam: 27.34%
    Bihar: 24.41%
    Chhattisgarh: 29.90%
    Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu: 24.69%
    Goa: 30.94%
    Gujarat: 24.35%
    Karnataka: 24.48%
    Madhya Pradesh: 30.21%
    Maharashtra: 18.18%
    Uttar Pradesh: 26.12%
    West Bengal: 32.82%

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  • Here’s the state-wise polling till 9 amAssam: 10.12%
    Bihar: 10.03%
    Chhattisgarh: 13.24%
    Dadra and Nagar Haveli Daman and Diu: 10.13%
    Goa: 11.83%
    Gujarat: 9.83%
    Karnataka: 9.45%
    Madhya Pradesh: 14.07%
    Maharashtra: 6.64%
    Uttar Pradesh: 11.13%
    West Bengal: 14.60%
  • Home Minister Amit Shah addresses the media after casting his vote, says, “Today is the voting for the third phase of Lok Sabha elections. I would like to make a heartfelt appeal to all the voters across the country and also to the voters of Gujarat to come forward and participate in this festival of democracy and elect a stable government that provides a safe, prosperous country. Elect a government which is against corruption, wants to eradicate poverty, wants to make a self-reliant India, wants to make a developed India and wants to take India number one in every field in the whole world.”
  • Jay Shah, BCCI Secretary and son of Union Home Minister Amit Shah, and Sonal Shah, wife of Union Home Minister Amit Shah cast their votes at a polling booth in Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
  • Union Home Minister Amit Shah casts his vote for the third phase of Lok Sabha elections at a polling booth in Ahmedabad, Gujarat.Union HM and senior BJP leader Amit Shah is the party’s candidate from the Gandhinagar Lok Sabha seat. Congress has fielded its party secretary Sonal Patel from Gandhinagar.

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  • Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel casts her vote at Shilaj Primary School, in Gujarat’s Ahmedabad. Addressing the media after she cast her vote, Anandiben Patel said, “It is everyone’s responsibility to cast their vote. The voters should use their right to vote and give their contribution to making India a ‘Vishwaguru’…”
  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi shows his inked finger after casting his vote at a polling booth in Ahmedabad, Gujarat

  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi signs a portrait of him as he arrives at a polling booth in Ahmedabad, Gujarat

  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives at a polling booth in Ahmedabad, Gujarat to cast his vote.
  • Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrives at Nishan Higher Secondary School in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, to cast his vote.
  • Polling starts in Baramati Lok Sabha constituency where Supriya Sule, three term MP and daughter of Sharad Pawar is contesting against Sunetra Pawar, wife of Deputy CM Ajit Pawar.
  • Voting for the third phase of Lok Sabha Elections 2024 begins. Polling being held in 93 constituencies across 11 states and Union Territories (UTs) today. 17.24 crore voters are casting their votes today
  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday urged the voters of constituencies voting in the third phase to actively participate in the democratic process.

  • Union Home Minister Amit Shah urged the voters to accept voting as a duty towards contributing to nation-building.

  • With the BJP reigning over eight of these 10 seats in the 2019 elections, and the bicycle symbol of the Samajwadi Party pedalling ahead on only two, the political dynamics are charged with anticipation.
  • Assam’s 4 constituencies will undergo polling in the third phase of the 2024 general elections.
  • 25 Parliamentary constituencies of the state will go to polls today.BJP candidate from Surat, Mukesh Dalal was elected unopposed from his seat.Prime Minister Narendra Modi will cast his vote here.
  • Preparations underway at Khargia LS constituency in BiharPolling will begin at 7:00 am in Bihar’s 5 constituencies
  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi to cast his vote at Nishan Higher Secondary School in Ahmedabad- designated as a polling booth – today in the third phase of Lok Sabha Elections
  • With the conclusion of this phase, the general election will reach its halfway stage with voting concluding in over 280 constituencies
  • More than 11 lakh voters are eligible to exercise their franchise in elections to both the Lok Sabha seats in Goa on Tuesday, where the Congress and BJP are locked in a straight fight.The coastal state has two Lok Sabha constituencies – North Goa and South Goa