Lok Sabha Election 2024 Phase 5 LIVE: 56.68% Voter Turnout Till 5 PM, Uddhav Thackeray Alleges Intentional Delay
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Lok Sabha Election 2024, Phase 5 Voting Live Updates: A voter turnout of 56.68 percent has been recorded till 5:00 PM during the fifth phase of polling in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections on Monday, 20 May.
Smriti Irani, Piyush Goyal, Rajnath Singh, Eknath Shinde, Mayawati, and Uddhav Thackeray are among the prominent politicians who have voted so far in Phase 5, as well as popular Bollywood celebrities Hrithik Roshan, Farhan Akhtar, Shahid Kapoor, Anil Kapoor, Jahnvi Kapoor, and more.
BSP Supremo Mayawati shows her ink-marked finger and ID card after casting her vote for the fifth phase of Lok Sabha elections, in Lucknow, Monday, May 20, 2024
An elderly voter shows her finger marked with indelible ink after casting her vote as others wait in a queue to vote for the fifth phase of Lok Sabha elections, in Hajipur, Monday, May 20, 2024.
Voters show their ID cards as they wait to cast their votes for the fifth phase of Lok Sabha elections, in Hajipur, Monday, May 20, 2024.
Rajkishore Rastogi, a 88-year-old voter, in a wheelchair being assisted as he shows his inked finger after casting his vote for the fifth phase of Lok Sabha elections, in Lucknow, Monday, May 20, 2024.
A security personnel keeps a watch as people wait in queues to cast their votes during the 5th phase of Lok Sabha elections, at Mushahari in Muzaffarpur district, Monday, May 20, 2024
People from the Kashmiri Pandit community wait in queues to cast their votes during the 5th phase of Lok Sabha elections, in Jammu, Monday, May 20, 2024.
Bollywood actor Farhan Akhtar and film director Zoya Akhtar show their inked fingers after casting their votes during the fifth phase of Lok Sabha elections, in Mumbai, Monday, May 20, 2024.
RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das shows his inked finger after casting his vote during the fifth phase of Lok Sabha elections, in Mumbai, Monday, May 20, 2024.
Union Minister Piyush Goyal shows his inked finger after casting his vote during the fifth phase of Lok Sabha elections, in Mumbai, Monday, May 20, 2024.
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Former Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray with his wife Rashmi Thackeray and sons Aaditya Thackeray and Tejas Thackeray after casting his vote during the fifth phase of Lok Sabha elections, in Mumbai.
People show their inked fingers after casting votes for the fifth phase of Lok Sabha elections in Ladakh.
Cricketer Ajinkya Rahane after casting his vote during the fifth phase of Lok Sabha elections in Mumbai.
Actor Anil Kapoor after casting his vote in Mumbai.
Voting in 49 constituencies across eight states and Union Territories is being held on Monday. The states and UTs where voting is taking place include Bihar (5 seats) Jammu and Kashmir (1), Jharkhand (3) seats, Ladakh (1), Maharashtra (13), Odisha (5), Uttar Pradesh (14), and West Bengal (7).
The key contests in the fifth phase include Rahul Gandhi vs Dinesh Pratap Singh (Rae Bareli), Kishori Lal Sharma vs Smriti Irani (Amethi), Rajnath Singh vs Ravidas Mehrotra (Lucknow), Karan Bhushan Singh vs Ram Bhagat Mishra (Kaiserganj), Piyush Goyal vs Bhushan Patil (Mumbai North), and Omar Abdullah vs Sajad Lone (Baramulla).
Voters on Monday will decide the fate of 695 candidates, including Congress leader Rahul Gandhi from Rae Bareli.
The election in Ladakh is crucial amid the demand for statehood that has led to protests against the BJP in the region.
With voting on in 13 seats, this will be the last phase of polling in Maharashtra.
As per data by the Election Commission of India (ECI), the voter turnout in the fourth phase that concluded on 13 May was 69.15 percent.
Voting will end at 6:00 PM in all seats.
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Polling Officers Reached for Duty on Sunday
Mumbai: Poll officials leave for election duty on the eve of 5th phase of Lok Sabha polls, in Mumbai, Sunday, May 19, 2024.
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Baramulla: Polling officials being escorted by security personnel with EVMs and other election materials to a polling booth for the 5th phase of Lok Sabha polls, in Baramulla, Sunday, May 19, 2024.
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Howrah: Labourers carry election materials at a distribution centre on the eve of the fifth phase of Lok Sabha elections, at Belur area of Howrah district, Sunday, May 19, 2024.
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Muzaffarpur: Polling officials collect EVMs and other election materials before leaving for the 5th phase of Lok Sabha elections, at a distribution centre, in Muzaffarpur, Sunday, May 19, 2024.
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Voter Turnout So Far...
The first four phases of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections witnessed a dip in the voter turnout as compared to 2019 general election.
As per data by the Election Commission of India (ECI), the voter turnout was:
Phase 1: 66.1 percent
Phase 2: 66.7 percent
Phase 3: 65.68 percent
Phase 4: 69.15 percent
Who Are the Key Netas Contesting in This Phase?
Uttar Pradesh
Raebareli: Rahul Gandhi vs Dinesh Pratap Singh
Amethi: Kishori Lal Sharma vs Smriti Irani
Lucknow: Rajnath Singh vs Ravidas Mehrotra
Kaiserganj: Karan Bhushan Singh vs Ram Bhagat Mishra
Maharashtra
Mumbai North: Piyush Goyal vs Bhushan Patil
Jammu & Kashmir
Baramulla: Omar Abdullah vs Sajad Lone
How Many Seats Are Going to Polls in This Phase?
A total of 49 seats across eight states and union territories are going to polls in the fifth phase of the Lok Sabha elections on 20 May.
Bihar: 5 seats
Jammu and Kashmir: 1 seat
Jharkhand: 3 seats
Ladakh: 1 seat
Maharashtra: 13 seats
Odisha: 5 seats
Uttar Pradesh: 14 seats
West Bengal: 7 seats
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'Urge Voters To Create New Record in Phase 5': PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to X on Monday, 20 May, to urge voters to "create a new record of voting" during the fifth phase of the ongoing Lok Sabha elections.
"In the fifth phase of the Lok Sabha elections, voting will be held today for 49 seats in 8 states and union territories. I request all the voters of this phase to cast their votes and create a new record of voting. I especially appeal to women and young voters to participate enthusiastically in this festival of democracy," he said.
Anil Ambani Casts Vote
Businessman Anil Ambani was among the first voters to cast their ballots at a polling booth in Mumbai during the fifth phase of the Lok Sabha polls on Monday, 20 May.
Former UP CM Mayawati Casts Vote
BSP chief and former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati cast her ballot at a polling booth in Lucknow in the early hours of voting on Monday, 20 May.
"I am hopeful that there will be a change (in power) this time. I can sense that the public is silent and they are seeing all of this," she told news agency ANI after voting.
BSP Supremo Mayawati shows her ink-marked finger and ID card after casting her vote for the fifth phase of Lok Sabha elections, in Lucknow, Monday, May 20, 2024
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Actor Akshay Kumar Votes in Mumbai
Actor Akshay Kumar cast his ballot at a polling booth in Mumbai.
"I want my India to be developed and strong. I voted keeping that in mind. India should vote for what they deem is right. I think voter turnout will be good," he said while speaking to the press after voting.
'Vote Against Hatred': Mallikarjun Kharge
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge took to X on Monday, 20 May, to urge voters to vote for "love and brotherhood, not for hatred."
"My dear countrymen, If you want to protect democracy and the Constitution, you must vote. Before pressing the button on the EVM, remember that we should — We have to vote for love and brotherhood, not for hatred," he said.
"We have to vote against unemployment and inflation, not to make a few capitalists richer. We have to vote for the protection of our fundamental rights, not for those who snatch away our rights. We must vote for justice, not for injustice and oppression. We should vote for democracy, not for dictatorship," Kharge added.
Union Minister Piyush Goyal Votes in Mumbai
Union Minister and BJP candidate from Mumbai North Piyush Goyal cast his ballot at a polling booth in Mumbai on Monday, 20 May.
"This election has given me the opportunity to meet several people and take their blessings. Being a Mumbaikar, the way people have hosted me is a wonderful feeling. My family members have come from abroad to exercise their right to vote," he said after voting.
'Moment of Pride': RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das Casts Ballot
RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das cast his ballot at a polling booth in Mumbai on Monday, 20 May.
"It's a moment of pride to participate in an election of 140 crore people. The process of voting today was very smooth and I would like to congratulate the Election Commission of India and all the officials who have been working throughout the country. It's really a moment of pride for every Indian to vote in these elections. I appeal to every voter to come out and vote," he said while speaking to the press.
'Biggest Power is People's Voice': Omar Abdullah
NC candidate from Baramulla Omar Abdullah urged people from his constituency to come out and vote in large numbers.
"I hope that people will use their votes. The biggest power in a democracy is the people's voice, people's votes. I appeal to the people of Baramulla to come out and cast their votes. I have always been saying that making claims like a huge number of tourists are coming and there is normalcy is not good. By this, we are putting tourists' lives in danger. If protection cannot be provided to the tourists, we should refrain from making such claims," he said while speaking to the press.
'TMC Agent Caught Red-Handed...': BJP's Locket Chatterjee
BJP MP Locket Chatterjee alleged that a TMC agent was caught "red-handed" urging voters to vote for her rival candidate Rachana Banerjee from the Hooghly constituency.
"An AASHA worker was made to sit as a booth agent in lieu of money. She has been instructed to ask people to vote for Rachana. She is a Trinamool agent working as an assistant in booths asking people to vote for TMC. There is no other party slip with her," she said, as per The Times of India.
BJP MP Brij Bhushan Singh Votes in Kaiserganj
BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh cast his ballot at a polling booth in UP's Kaiserganj on Monday. His son Karan Bhushan Sharan Singh is the BJP candidate from the seat.
"The people of Kaiserganj are making him win with double the number of votes (than last time)," he said after voting, as per ANI.
'Your Vote Will Save Country From Inflation, Unemployment': Priyanka Gandhi
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra urged voters to cast their ballots in maximum numbers, saying, "Your one vote will free the country from inflation, unemployment and economic crisis and will strengthen the country."
'My Good Fortune To Vote From Amethi': Smriti Irani
After voting at a polling booth in Amethi's Gauriganj, BJP candidate Smriti Irani said, "Today it is my good fortune that I have cast my vote in my village Gauriganj with the resolve of a Viksit Bharat. I appeal to the people to cast their vote. It is our responsibility towards the future of our country."
10.28% Voter Turnout Till 9 AM, Highest in West Bengal
A voter turnout of 10.28 percent has been recorded till 9:00 AM during the fifth phase of the Lok Sabha elections on Monday, 20 May.
State/UT-wise voter turnout:
Bihar 8.86%
Jammu & Kashmir 7.63%
Jharkhand 11.68%
Ladakh 10.51%
Maharashtra 6.33%
Odisha 6.87%
West Bengal 15.35%
Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde Votes in Thane
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde cast his ballot at a polling booth in Thane during the fifth phase on Monday.
'Women Voters Being Stopped': BJP Candidate From Barrackpore
Arjun Singh, BJP candidate from West Bengal's Barrackpore, alleged that women voters are being prevented from casting their ballots.
"Women voters are being stopped. The police are not doing anything. There is this man named Boney who is scaring people and not allowing them to come out of their homes. People are being stopped from voting. I have complained about this to the State Election Commission," he said while addressing the press.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Votes in Lucknow
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh cast his ballot at a polling booth in Lucknow during the fifth phase. "I appeal to the voters of the country to cast their vote along with their family members," he said after voting.
Singh is fighting the election against the SP's Ravidas Mehrotra.
Hema Malini Casts Vote in Mumbai
Veteran actor and BJP MP Hema Malini cast her ballot at a polling booth in Mumbai during the fifth phase of the Lok Sabha elections.
MNS Chief Raj Thackeray Votes in Mumbai
MNS chief Raj Thackeray cast his ballot at a polling booth in Mumbai on Monday.
Uddhav, Aaditya Thackeray Cast Ballots
Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray and his son and party leader Aaditya Thackeray cast their ballots at a polling booth in Mumbai on Monday, 20 May.
23.6% Voter Turnout Till 11 AM, Highest in West Bengal
A voter turnout of 23.6 percent has been recorded till 11:00 AM during the fifth phase of polling in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections on Monday, 20 May.
State/UT-wise turnout:
Bihar 21.11%
Jammu & Kashmir 21.37%
Jharkhand 26.18%
Ladakh 27.87%
Maharashtra 15.93%
Odisha 21.07%
Uttar Pradesh 27.76%
West Bengal 32.70%
BJP's Locket Chatterjee Alleges Poll Fraud By TMC
BJP MP from Hooghly Locket Chatterjee alleged that a person who claimed to be a polling agent at a booth in Dasghara High School was actually a TMC agent. She later forced the person out of the polling booth, news agency ANI reported.
Mumbai Police Detains 3 Shiv Sena (UBT) Workers for Installing Dummy EVMs Near Booth
The Mumbai Police have detained three Shiv Sena (UBT) workers for allegedly installing dummy EVMs near a polling booth in Mumbai.
The party, however, claimed that the EVMs were installed to teach those who do not know how to cast their ballots.
"Dummy EVM was kept more than 100 metres away from the polling station, for the people who do not know how to cast their votes. Police have detained three of our workers. We request the Police to release our workers. BJP knows that their candidate is going to lose from here so they are using the Police to put pressure on us, but Shiv Sena (UBT) will not get scared by all this," party leader Sunil Raut said.
Sachin Tendulkar Casts Ballot in Mumbai
Former Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar cast his vote at a polling station in Mumbai on Monday, 20 May.
Rahul Gandhi Inspects Polling Booths in Rae Bareli
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi inspected a polling booth in Uttar Pradesh's Rae Bareli on Monday, 20 May.
Gandhi is fighting the Lok Sabha polls from Rae Bareli and Kerala's Wayanad.
36.73% Voter Turnout Till 1 PM, Highest in Ladakh
A voter turnout of 36.73 percent has been recorded till 1:00 PM during the fifth phase of polling in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections on Monday, 20 May.
State/UT-wise turnout:
Bihar 34.62%
Jammu & Kashmir 34.79%
Jharkhand 41.89%
Ladakh 52.02%
Maharashtra 27.78%
Odisha 35.31%
Uttar Pradesh 39.55%
West Bengal 48.41%
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Several Bollywood celebrities turned up to vote during the fifth phase of the Lok Sabha elections on Monday, 20 May, including Hema Malini, Dharmendra, Janhvi Kapoor, Rajkumar Rao, Varun Dhawan, Sanya Malhotra, Farhaan Akhtar, Zoya Akhtar, Hrithik Roshan, Suniel Shetty, Vidya Balan, Anil Kapoor, Akshay Kumar, Aamir Khan, Saif Ali Khan, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh, and Paresh Rawal.
Sporadic Incidents of Violence Reported in West Bengal
Sporadic incidents of violence have been reported in West Bengal on Monday, 20 May. TMC and BJP workers reportedly clashed in Barrackpore, Arambagh, and Bongaon, news agency PTI reported.
The EC said that it had received over 1,000 complaints from different political parties in the state, alleging malpractices and prevention of poll agents from entering booths.
47.53% Turnout Till 3PM, Lowest in Maharashtra
Voter turnout of 47.53 percent has been recorded till 3:00 PM during the fifth phase of polling in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections on Monday, 20 May.
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State/UT-wise turnout:
Bihar: 45.33%
Jammu & Kashmir: 44.90%
Jharkhand: 53.90%
Ladakh: 61.26%
Maharashtra: 38.77%
Odisha: 48.95%
Uttar Pradesh: 47.55%
West Bengal: 62.72%
Actor Sunny Deol Casts Ballot in Phase 5 Polling
Actor Sunny Deol shows his finger marked with indelible ink after casting his vote for the fifth phase of Lok Sabha elections.
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Actor Aamir Khan, Filmmaker Kiran Rao Cast Vote
Actor Aamir Khan and filmmaker Kiran Rao show their fingers marked with indelible ink after casting their votes for the fifth phase of Lok Sabha elections.
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Indian Cricket Legend Sachin Tendulkar Casts Vote
Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar during voting for the fifth phase of Lok Sabha elections in Mumbai on Monday, 20 May.
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Uddhav Thackeray Alleges Intentional Delay in Voting Process
Addressing a press briefing in Mumbai, Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray alleged that election officials were delaying the voting process in many centres at the behest of government, PTI reported.
He further asked voters to stay put at polling centres till morning if needed and to leave only after exercising their franchise
56% Voter Turnout Till 5PM, Lowest in Maharashtra
Voter turnout of 56.68 percent has been recorded till 5:00 PM during the fifth phase of polling in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections on Monday, 20 May.
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State/UT-wise turnout:
Bihar: 52.35%
Jammu & Kashmir: 54.21%
Jharkhand: 61.90%
Ladakh: 67.15%
Maharashtra: 48.66%
Odisha: 60.55%
Uttar Pradesh: 55.80%
West Bengal: 73.00%
Ambani Family Casts Vote in Phase 5
Industrialist Mukesh Ambani with wife Nita and son Akash after casting their votes at a polling booth, during the 5th phase of Lok Sabha polls.
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Bollywood Star Amitabh Bachchan Casts Ballot
Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan after casting her vote at a polling booth during the fifth phase of Lok Sabha elections, in Mumbai on Monday, 20 May.
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Sara Ali Khan, Mother Amrita Singh Get Fingers Inked
Actor Sara Ali Khan and her mother Amrita Singh show their fingers marked with indelible ink after casting their votes for the fifth phase of Lok Sabha elections in Mumbai on Monday, 20 May.
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Published: 20 May 2024,07:00 AM IST