Lok Sabha Election 2024 LIVE Updates: 62.3% Voter Turnout Recorded in Third Phase of Polling
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Lok Sabha Election 2024 Phase 3 Voting Live Updates: Over 62.3 percent voter turnout was recorded on Tuesday, 7 May, during the third phase of polling in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge, NCP leader Ajit Pawar, NCP-SP leaders Sharad Pawar and Supriya Sule, and Samajwadi Party leaders Akhilesh and Dimple Yadav were among the prominent politicians who voted on Tuesday.
Polling in over 93 constituencies across 11 states and union territories was held in the third phase with a total of 1,351 candidates in the fray.
Voting in a single phase was held across Gujarat, Goa, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, and Daman and Diu. Polling for four seats in Assam, eight in Madhya Pradesh, four in West Bengal, seven in Chhattisgarh, 11 in Maharashtra, 10 in Uttar Pradesh, five in Bihar, and 14 in Karnataka was also held on Tuesday.
Some of the prominent candidates in the fray for the third phase include:
Union Home Minister Amit Shah (Gandhinagar)
Nationalist Congress Party (SCP) leader Supriya Sule (Baramati)
Former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan (Vidisha)
Union Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia (Guna)
Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi (Dharwad)
Former Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai (Haveri)
Samajwadi Party leader Dimple Yadav (Mainpuri)
Congress leader Digvijaya Singh (Rajgarh)
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PM Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah arrive at a polling booth in Gujarat's Ahmedabad to cast their votes.
Voters wait in a queue at a polling station in Guwahati to cast their votes during the 3rd phase of the Lok Sabha elections.
PM Modi casts his ballot at a polling station in Ahmedabad.
PM Modi shows his inked finger after voting at a polling booth in Gujarat's Ahmedabad.
NCP leader Ajit Pawar and his wife and party candidate Sunetra Pawar cast their ballots at a polling booth in Baramati's Katewadi.
People show their inked fingers after casting votes for the 3rd phase of Lok Sabha elections in UP's Bareilly on Tuesday.
Women voters in a queue outside a polling station in West Bengal's Murshidabad on Tuesday.
Burqa-clad women show their inked fingers after casting votes at a polling station in UP's Bareilly on Tuesday.
Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge casts his vote at a polling booth in Karnataka's Kalaburagi.
NCP-SCP candidate Supriya Sule showing her inked finger after voting in Baramati.
Over 11 crore voters are eligible to cast their ballots during the third phase of the Lok Sabha elections.
PM Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah voted at polling booths in Gujarat's Ahmedabad in the initial hours of polling.
NCP leader Ajit Pawar and his wife as well as party candidate Sunetra Pawar voted in Maharashtra's Baramati.
Voting for J&K's Anantnag-Rajouri seat was deferred by the Election Commission from 7 May to 25 May.
A total voter turnout of 66.71 percent had been recorded during the second phase of voting on 26 April.
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Which States Are Going to Polls in Phase 3?
Voting in a single phase will be held across Gujarat, Goa, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, and Daman and Diu.
Voting for four seats in Assam, eight in Madhya Pradesh, four in West Bengal, seven in Chhattisgarh, 11 in Maharashtra, 10 in Uttar Pradesh, and five in Bihar will also be held during the third phase.
Prominent Candidates in the Fray
Some of the prominent candidates in the fray include:
Union Home Minister Amit Shah (Gandhinagar)
Nationalist Congress Party leader Supriya Sule (Baramati)
Former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan (Vidisha)
Union Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia (Guna)
Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi (Dharwad)
Former Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai (Haveri)
Samajwadi Party leader Dimple Yadav (Mainpuri)
Congress leader Digvijaya Singh (Rajgarh)
'I Support Supriya, Brother Backs Sunetra': Divided Pawars Divide Baramati
"There are families where the son is siding with dada (Ajit Pawar) and the father is with saheb (Sharad Pawar). The differences aren't only in the Pawar family," said Swapnil Kate (40), a resident of Katewadi village in Mahrashtra's Baramati, the ancestral village of Sharad Pawar.
Swapnil, a staunch supporter of Sharad Pawar and MP Supriya Sule, had just returned after anchoring an event in a nearby village where Sharad Pawar's grandnephew and MLA Rohit Pawar was the chief guest.
Swapnil's cousin Milind Kate (42), the deputy sarpanch of Katewadi, meanwhile, stands with Ajit Pawar's wife and now Supriya's rival Sunetra.
The dominance of the Pawars on Baramati began 57 years ago when Sharad Pawar first became an MLA from the Baramati Assembly seat which he held undefeated till 1990. Since 1991, the seat is being held by his nephew and now rival Ajit Pawar.
But like Katewadi, most families, villages, and administration in Baramati is now caught in the 'tai vs vahini' battle.
Watch this ground report by Eshwar to get the mood of Baramati.
Malda South: Can Congress Save Ghani Khan's Turf or Will BJP or TMC Breach it?
Malda is witnessing a three-way contest and at stake is stalwart Ghani Khan Chowdhury's legacy.
Watch this report by Ishadrita Lahiri to get the mood from the g
2024 Elections Phase 3: Can BJP Repeat its 90% Sweep or Will 'INDIA' Push Back?
From the Prajwal Revanna sex abuse scandal to the BJP's walkover win in Surat, a lot has happened in the run-up to this phase of polling.
The main question in this phase is whether the BJP will be able to repeat its domination of these 93 seats or can the Opposition inflict some losses on the BJP.
The figure to note here is that out of the 93 seats voting on 6 May, the BJP and its allies had won 81 in 2019, that is a little less than 90 percent.
The Quint's Political Editor Aditya Menon gives a low-down of all states.
Voting Commences Across 11 State & UTs
Voting commenced for phase 3 of the Lok Sabha elections at 7 AM on Tuesday, 7 May. As many as 93 constituencies across 11 states and union territories are going to the polls on Tuesday with 1,351 candidates in the fray.
PM Modi Urges Voters to Cast Ballots in 'Record Numbers'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to X on Tuesday to urge voters to cast their ballots in record numbers.
"Their active participation will certainly make the elections more vibrant," he said.
Karnataka BJP Candidate Umesh Jadhav Among First to Vote
Karnataka BJP candidate Umesh Jadhav was among the first voters to cast their ballots on Tuesday.
Jadhav voted at a polling booth in Kalaburagi. The Congress has fielded Radhakrishna Doddamani, the son-in-law of party chief Mallikarjun Kharge, against Yadav from the seat.
'I'm Sure People Will Support Our Candidate in Baramati': Ajit Pawar
Nationalist Congress Party leader Ajit Pawar said on Tuesday that he is sure of the victory of his wife Sunetra Pawar against his cousin sister and NCP (Sharadchandra Pawar) faction leader Supriya Sule from the Baramati seat.
"The party leaders and the workers who campaign for their candidate always believe that their candidate will win. This is the beginning. It is still not 6pm. I am sure people will support our candidate. This election is for the development of Baramati," he said while addressing the press.
PM Modi Casts Ballot in Ahmedabad
Prime Minister Narendra Modi casted his ballot on Tuesday at a polling booth in Gujarat's Ahmedabad.
"Today is the third phase of voting. There is great importance of 'Daan' in our country and in the same spirit, the countrymen should vote as much as possible. 4 rounds of voting are still ahead. As a voter in Gujarat, this is the only place where I vote regularly and Amit Bhai is contesting from here as a Bharatiya Janata Party candidate," he said while addressing the press.
PM Modi at a polling booth in Gujarat's Ahmedabad on Tuesday.
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UP Governor Anandiben Patel Votes in Ahmedabad
Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel cast her ballot at a polling booth in Gujarat's Ahmedabad on Tuesday.
'Choose Democracy, Not Dictatorship': Mallikarjun Kharge
Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge took to X on Tuesday to urge voters to "choose democracy" and prevent the country from going in the direction of "dictatorship".
'Urge Everyone to Vote': PM Modi After Casting Ballot
After casting his ballot in Ahmedabad, Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to X to say, "Voted in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections! Urging everyone to do so as well and strengthen our democracy."
He also urged media personnel covering the elections to take care of their health. “You should drink more water as it will be good for your health and will also give you energy," he said.
Former MP CM Shivraj Chouhan Votes in Sehore
Former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister and BJP candidate from Vidisha Shivraj Singh Chouhan cast his ballot at a polling booth in Sehore.
Ajit, Sunetra Pawar Cast Ballots in Baramati's Katewadi
NCP leader Ajit Pawar and his wife and party candidate Sunetra Pawar cast their ballots at a polling booth in Baramati's Katewadi.
"Today I exercised my right to vote with my family in Katewadi. Voting is a celebration of democracy. In order to further strengthen this democracy, a large number of voters are requested to go out and vote," Ajit Pawar took to X to say.
Sharad Pawar Casts Ballot in Baramati
NCP-SCP chief Sharad Pawar cast his ballot at a polling booth in Baramati on Tuesday.
His daughter Supriya Sule is fighting the election against his nephew Ajit Pawar's wife Sunetra Pawar in Baramati.
Amit Shah Votes in Ahmedabad
Union Home Minister Amit Shah and his family members cast their ballots at a polling booth in Gujarat's Ahmedabad on Tuesday.
"Despite the scorching heat, the voting trends are very encouraging. As far as Gujarat is concerned, about 20 per cent of voting has been completed by the voters of Gujarat in just 2.5 hours," Shah said after voting.
"I have full confidence that the voters will elect a government that will provide stability, security, and prosperity and will make India free from poverty," he added.
MP Governor Mangubhai Patel Votes in Gujarat's Navsari
Madhya Pradesh Governor Mangubhai Patel cast his vote at a polling booth in Gujarat's Navsari.
"Elections are big festivals of democracy. Constitution has provided us the right to vote and we should exercise it. I urge all eligible voters to exercise their franchise well," Patel was quoted as saying by news agency ANI after voting.
The BJP's sitting MP CR Paatil is fighting the election against Congress' Naishadhbhai Bhupatbhai Desai from the Navsari seat.
10.57% Voter Turnout Till 9 AM, Highest in West Bengal
A voter turnout of 10.57 percent has been recorded till 9 AM on Tuesday during the third phase of voting in the Lok Sabha elections.
State-wise voter turnout:
Assam 10.12%
Bihar 10.03%
Chhattisgarh 13.24%
Dadra & Nagar Haveli And Daman & Diu 10.13%
Goa 12.35%
Gujarat 9.87%
Karnataka 9.45%
Madhya Pradesh 14.22%
Maharashtra 6.64%
Uttar Pradesh 11.63%
West Bengal 14.60%
Supriya Sule Casts Vote in Baramati
NCP-SP candidate Supriya Sule cast her vote at a polling booth in Maharashtra's Baramati on Tuesday.
"In a strong democracy, the Constitution should be kept at the centre and third phase of voting is taking place, it should be done peacefully," she said after voting.
Sule is fighting the election against her cousin brother Ajit Pawar's wife Sunetra Pawar from the seat.
1 Crore people in 93 Constituencies shall exercise their democratic right, not just to elect their representatives, but shall decide whether they want to secure their Constitutional Rights or witness our great nation veer towards Dictatorship. I sincerely urge you to choose Democracy, so that our Institutions can return to their independent form and are not pressed under the thumb of brute power. We are right in the middle of the battle.
Mallikarjun Kharge Casts Vote in Karnataka
Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge cast his vote at a polling booth in Karnataka's Kalaburagi.
Kharge's son-in-law Radhakrishna Doddamani is fighting the election against the BJP's Umesh Jadhav from the seat.
Polling Booth Official Dies of Heart Attack in Bihar
A presiding officer at a polling booth in Bihar's Supaul passed away on Tuesday allegedly due to a heart attack. The official has been identified as Shailendra Kumar.
"He passed away in the morning. This happened where he was posted. He was rushed to PHC where he was declared dead. Body has been brought here to Sadar Hospital for postmortem. His relatives were informed and they too have reached here. Postmortem has been done. It was found that he was diabetic," a medical professional was quoted as saying by ANI.
Akhilesh, Dimple Yadav Vote in UP's Saifai
Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav and his wife and party candidate from Mainpuri Dimple Yadav cast their ballots at a polling booth in UP's Saifai on Tuesday.
"BJP is going to have a very bad defeat because farmers, youth, businessmen, people of every section are upset with them," Akhilesh Yadav said after voting.
NCP-SCP Alleges Distribution of Passbooks to 'Fake' Voters
The NCP-SCP has lodged a complaint with the Election Commission of India alleging that fake passbooks were distributed to fake voters for voting by the Baramati Co-op Bank and Pune District Central Cooperative Bank.
Taking serious notice of this complaint, the Chief Electoral Officer has issued strict instructions to all election officers and systems not to accept photo passbooks of cooperative banks as voter ID cards.
'Voted To Save Constitution': Mallikarjun Kharge
Taking to X after casting his ballot in Karnataka's Kalaburagi, Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge said that he voted to "save the Constitution and democracy".
"We voted for an India where Justice is supreme. Every vote counts. Do go out and vote to safeguard social justice and people’s rights," he said.
'This Is an Election To Protect Constitution': Rahul Gandhi
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday, 7 May, took to X to urge voters to cast their ballots in large numbers.
"Remember, this is not an ordinary election, it is an election to protect the democracy and constitution of the country," he said.
Expelled BJP Leader Eshwarappa Votes in Shivamogga
Expelled BJP leader KS Eshwarappa cast his ballot at a polling booth in Karnataka's Shivamogga.
Eshwarappa is contesting the polls as an independent candidate from the seat against the BJP's BY Raghavendra and the Congress' Geetha Shivarajkumar.
25.4% Voter Turnout Till 11 AM
A voter turnout of 25.4 percent percent has been recorded till 11 AM on Tuesday, 7 May, during the third phase of voting in the Lok Sabha elections.
'Countrymen Should Vote in Large Numbers': Modi
'Choose Democracy, Not Dictatorship': Mallikarjun Kharge
Former Chhattisgarh Dy CM TS Singh Deo Votes in Surguja
Former Chhattisgarh deputy chief minister TS Singh Deo cast his ballot at a polling booth in the Surguja constituency.
The BJP's Chintamani Maharaj is squaring off against the Congress' Shashi Singh Koram from the seat.
Gautam Adani Votes in Ahmedabad
Adani Group chairperson Gautam Adani and members of his family cast their votes at a polling booth in Ahmedabad.
EC Seizes Cash After NCP-SCP's Complaint
Responding to a complaint by the NCP-SCP, the Election Commission seized cash in Baramati's Bhor which was allegedly distributed among voters on Monday night.
'INDIA Bloc's Pseudo-Secularism Won't Succeed': Modi at Rally in MP's Dhar
Addressing a rally in Madhya Pradesh's Dhar after voting in Ahmedabad, Prime Minister Narendra Modi took a dig at the Opposition saying that their "pseudo-secularism" will not lead to victory in the election.
"Congress and INDIA alliance should listen: As long as Modi is alive, any attempt to erase the identity of India in the name of pseudo-secularism will not succeed. Aur yeh hazaaro varsh purane Bharat ko uske iss santaan ki guarantee hain."
EC Receives Complaints of Poll Violence in West Bengal
The EC has received over 180 complaints in connection with poll-related violence and voter intimidation in West Bengal.
The complaints have been filed separately by the TMC, BJP, and Congress-Left alliance. Most of the complaints were filed from Murshidabad and Jangipur, according to The Hindu.
39.92% Voter Turnout Till 1 PM, Highest in West Bengal
A voter turnout of 39.92 percent has been recorded till 1:00 PM on Tuesday, 7 May, during the third phase of polling in the Lok Sabha elections.
State-wise voter turnout:
Assam 45.88%
Bihar 36.69%
Chhattisgarh 46.14%
Dadra & Nagar Haveli And Daman & 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%
Women Protesters Boycott Polling in West Bengal's Malda
A group of women in West Bengal's Malda boycotted polling during the third phase of the Lok Sabha elections and sat on a protest over developmental issues in their area, news agency ANI reported.
Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai Casts Ballot
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai, with family members, shows his ink-marked finger after casting his vote during the third phase of Lok Sabha elections.
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50.71% Voter Turnout Till 3PM, Highest in Bengal
The third phase of polling in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections has witnessed an approximate voter turnout of 50.71 percent till 3pm, according to the Election Commission.
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State-wise voter turnout:
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%
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sharma Casts Vote
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarmah, along with his family members, shows his inked finger after casting his vote at a polling station during the third phase of the Lok Sabha elections.
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'Committed To Defend Constitution': Sonia Gandhi
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Even as the third phase of polling in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections were underway, Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi addressed voters in a video message where she said, "Today in every corner of the country, youth are facing unemployment, women are facing atrocities, Dalits, tribals, backward classes and minorities are facing terrible discrimination."
"This atmosphere is due to the intentions of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the BJP. Their focus is only on gaining power at any cost. They have promoted hatred for political gain. The Congress Party and I have always fought for the progress of all, justice to the deprived and to strengthen the country...The Congress and INDIA alliance is dedicated to protecting the Constitution and democracy. Vote for Congress for a bright future for all and together let us build a strong and united India..." Gandhi said.
60.19% Voter Turnout Till 5PM, Highest in Assam
The third phase of polling in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections has witnessed an approximate voter turnout of 60.19 percent till 5pm on Tuesday, according to the Election Commission.
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State-wise voter turnout:
Assam: 74.86%
Bihar: 56.01%
Chhattisgarh: 66.87%
Dadra & Nagar Haveli And Daman & Diu: 65.23%
Goa: 72.52%
Gujarat: 55.22%
Karnataka: 66.05%
Madhya Pradesh: 62.28%
Maharashtra: 53.40%
Uttar Pradesh: 55.13%
West Bengal: 73.93%
Polling Stations Close, EVMs Sealed
Electronic voting machines (EVMs) were sealed by officials after polling concluded in various constituencies such as Raipur, Ahmedabad, Malda, and more in the third round of voting as part of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections on Tuesday.
62.3% Voter Turnout Recorded in Phase 3
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As voting in the third round of the Lok Sabha elections drew to a close, an approximate voter turnout of 62.3 percent was recorded, according to the Election Commission.
A voter turnout of 66.14 percent and 66.71 percent were recorded respectively during the first two phases of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, as per a press release by the poll body.