Lok Sabha

1. Lok Sabha elections Phase 3 scheduled for May 7, 2024, encompasses 93 constituencies across 12 states.
2. Nomination process for 94 constituencies began on April 12 and concluded on April 19.
3. Betul constituency in Madhya Pradesh shifted to Phase 3 following the death of a BSP candidate.

New Delhi, May 06: The third phase of the Lok Sabha elections in India is set for May 7, 2024, covering 93 constituencies across 12 states. Nomination for 94 constituencies began on April 12 and ended on April 19.

The Betul constituency in Madhya Pradesh was moved to Phase 3 due to the demise of a BSP candidate.

In Gujarat, all 25 constituencies will vote in a single phase, with two in Goa. Surat won’t vote as Mukesh Dalal was elected unopposed. Voting for the Anantnag-Rajouri seat in Jammu and Kashmir is deferred to May 25.

Karnataka’s remaining 14 constituencies, mainly in north Karnataka, will also vote on May 7, concluding the state’s voting.

Here is everything you need to know about Phase 3 of the 2024 general elections.

Lok Sabha elections 2024 Phase 3: Key dates

Date of issue of gazette notification: April 12

Last date for candidates to submit their nominations: April 19 (Friday)

Last date for the withdrawal of candidature: April 22 (Monday)

Date of polls: May 7 (Tuesday)

Counting of votes: June 4 (Tuesday)

Voting Details by State

  1. Assam: Four out of 14 Lok Sabha constituencies will vote, including Barpeta, Dhubri, Guwahati, and Kokrajhar.
  2. Bihar: Five out of 40 seats will go to polls, covering Araria, Jhanjharpur, Khagaria, Supaul, and Madhepura.
  3. Chhattisgarh: Seven out of 11 constituencies, including Bilaspur, Durg, and Raipur, are scheduled for polling.
  4. Goa: Both constituencies, North Goa and South Goa, will vote in this phase.
  5. Gujarat: All 25 constituencies will vote, except Surat, where Mukesh Dalal was elected unopposed.
  6. Karnataka: 14 out of 28 seats, including Chikkodi, Gulbarga, and Shimoga, are slated for polling.
  7. Madhya Pradesh: Nine out of 29 seats will vote, covering constituencies like Bhopal, Gwalior, and Sagar.
  8. Maharashtra: 11 out of 48 seats, including Raigad, Satara, and Kolhapur, will go to polls.
  9. Uttar Pradesh: 10 out of 80 seats, including Agra, Bareilly, and Etah, are scheduled for voting.
  10. West Bengal: Four out of 42 seats, including Jangipur and Murshidabad, will vote.
  11. Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu: Both constituencies will vote, with Dadra & Nagar Haveli being a Scheduled Tribe (ST) seat.
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Notable Candidates and Constituencies

Amit Shah (Gandhinagar)

Union Home Minister Amit Shah seeks re-election from Gandhinagar, facing Congress leader Sonal Patel.

Jyotiraditya Scindia (Guna)

Former Congress leader and BJP stalwart Jyotiraditya Scindia contests from Guna, Madhya Pradesh, against Congress leader Rao Yadvendra Singh.

Supriya Sule (Baramati)

NCP leader Supriya Sule seeks re-election from Baramati, Maharashtra, facing her sister-in-law Sunetra Pawar, wife of Deputy CM Ajit Pawar.

Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury (Baharampur)

Congress’ Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, contests from Baharampur, West Bengal.

Dimple Yadav (Mainpuri)

Samajwadi Party leader Dimple Yadav contests from Mainpuri, Uttar Pradesh, facing BJP minister Jaiveer Singh and BSP’s Shiv Prasad Yadav.

Pralhad Joshi (Dharwad)

Union Minister Pralhad Joshi contests from Dharwad, Karnataka, seeking his fifth consecutive term, facing Congress’s Vinod Asooti.

Pallavi Dempo (South Goa)

Industrialist Pallavi Shrinivas Dempo, the BJP candidate from South Goa, is the wealthiest contestant in Phase 3.

Badruddin Ajmal (Dhubri)

AIUDF President Badruddin Ajmal contests from Dhubri, Assam, known for his business ventures in the perfume industry.

Shripad Naik (North Goa)

BJP’s Shripad Naik seeks re-election from North Goa, facing Congress candidate Ramakant Khalap.

Summary of Past Voter Turnout

Voter Turnout in Lok Sabha Elections 2019 (State-wise)

  1. Assam: 81.6%
  2. Bihar: 57.33%
  3. Chhattisgarh: 71.64%
  4. Goa: 75.14%
  5. Gujarat: 64.51%
  6. Karnataka: 68.81%
  7. Madhya Pradesh: 71.2%
  8. Maharashtra: 61.02%
  9. Uttar Pradesh: 59.21%
  10. West Bengal: 81.76%
  11. Dadra & Nagar Haveli: 79.58%
  12. Daman & Diu: 71.85%