The third phase of Lok Sabha polls recorded around 60% turnout by 5 pm, with 93 constituencies across 11 states and Union Territories taking part in the voting. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah were among the early voters when polls opened at 7 am. Sporadic incidents of violence occurred during the third phase of polls in four constituencies in West Bengal, as workers from Trinamool, BJP, and Congress clashed in parts of Murshidabad and Jangipur.
Notable political figures running in this phase include Union ministers Shah (Gandhinagar), Jyotiraditya Scindia (Guna), Mansukh Mandaviya (Porbandar), Parshottam Rupala (Rajkot), Pralhad Joshi (Dharwad), and SP Singh Baghel (Agra). Polling took place in 11 seats in Maharashtra, 10 in Uttar Pradesh, 14 in Karnataka, seven in Chhattisgarh, five in Bihar, and four each in Assam and West Bengal. Polling was also held for both seats in Goa, two seats in Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, and nine seats in Madhya Pradesh, including Betul, where elections had previously been postponed.
Phase 3 Election
May 7, 2024, 21:06
Lok Sabha Polls: PM’s Fresh Jibe at INDIA Bloc as Phase 3 Voting Ends
As Phase 3 of the Lok Sabha elections concluded, Prime Minister Narendra Modi claimed that the opposition alliance was losing steam due to their outdated vote bank politics and regressive economic policies.
“Gratitude to all who voted today. Voters across the states and UTs have expressed their support for the NDA and our development agenda,” PM Modi posted on X. “INDIA Alliance is losing momentum due to their regressive economics and outdated vote bank politics,” he added.
May 7, 2024, 21:04
Lok Sabha Polls: 61% Turnout in Phase 3; Clashes in Bengal, Irregularities in UP
The third phase of the Lok Sabha elections recorded a voter turnout of 61.55% across 93 constituencies in 11 states and Union Territories. Minor incidents of violence occurred in West Bengal, while Assam recorded the highest turnout at 75.30%, followed by Goa at 74.32% and West Bengal at 73.93%. Maharashtra had the lowest turnout at 54.98%, while Bihar and Gujarat had slightly higher figures at 56.83% and 56.12%, respectively, according to Election Commission data as of 8 pm.
Other states’ voter turnouts included Uttar Pradesh at 57.34%, Chhattisgarh at 67.07%, Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu at 65.23%, Karnataka at 68.14%, and Madhya Pradesh at 63.22%.
May 7, 2024, 20:06
Lok Sabha Polls: Eshwarappa Files Complaint Against BJP in Shivamogga
Former Karnataka minister KS Eshwarappa, running as an independent candidate in Shivamogga, filed a complaint with the Deputy Commissioner against the BJP’s social media cell. Eshwarappa accused the BJP of posting an old video of him campaigning for BS Yediyurappa’s son BY Raghavendra, the BJP’s Shivamogga candidate, ahead of polling.
May 7, 2024, 19:56
Lok Sabha Polls: Bengal’s 3rd Phase Polling Peaceful, 74% Turnout Until 5 pm
The third phase of Lok Sabha polls in Bengal’s four parliamentary constituencies concluded peacefully, with few incidents of violence reported, according to officials on Tuesday. The voter turnout reached nearly 74% by 5 pm.
Jangipur recorded a turnout of 72.13%, Maldaha Dakshin saw 73.68%, Murshidabad reached 76.49%, and Maldaha Uttar had 73.30%. Additionally, the assembly by-election in Murshidabad’s Bhagawangola saw 73.68% turnout.
May 7, 2024, 19:37
Lok Sabha Elections: ‘Model Code of Conduct Has Become Modi Code of Conduct,’ Says Mamata Banerjee
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee accused the Election Commission of turning a blind eye to allegations against BJP leaders for engaging in hate speech during campaigns, effectively converting the Model Code of Conduct into the “Modi Code of Conduct.” Banerjee stated, “The Election Commission’s Model Code of Conduct has become a mockery and should be renamed as the Modi code of conduct. But we will continue to report every violation of citizens’ rights.”
May 7, 2024, 19:16
Lok Sabha Polls: Around 61% Voter Turnout Until 6 pm; Assam Leads with 75%
A voter turnout of 60.92% was recorded by 7 pm during the third phase of the ongoing Lok Sabha elections. Assam had the highest turnout at 75.01% by 3 pm, followed by Goa at 74% and West Bengal at 73.93%, according to the voter turnout app.
Here are some turnouts in different regions:
– Assam: 75.01%
– Bihar: 56.50%
– Chhattisgarh: 66.94%
– Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu: 65.23%
– Goa: 74%
– Gujarat: 56.12%
– Karnataka: 66.71%
– Madhya Pradesh: 62.71%
– Maharashtra: 53.95%
– Uttar Pradesh: 57.03%
– West Bengal: 73.93%
May 7, 2024, 18:40
Lok Sabha Elections: 67% Voting by 5 pm in Chhattisgarh’s Seven Seats
Chhattisgarh recorded a voter turnout of 66.87% in seven out of its 11 Lok Sabha constituencies, where polling occurred during the third and final phase of the general elections in the state on Tuesday, according to a poll official.
Polling took place from 7 am to 6 pm in the seven seats of Raipur, Durg, Bilaspur, Korba, Janjgir-Champa (reserved for Scheduled Caste candidates), Surguja (reserved for Scheduled Tribe candidates), and Raigarh (ST).
May 7, 2024, 17:45
Lok Sabha Polls: Around 60% Voter Turnout by 5 pm
Approximately 60.19% voter turnout was recorded by 5 pm. Assam had the highest turnout at 74.86%, while Maharashtra saw the lowest at 53.4%.
May 7, 2024, 16:46
Lok Sabha Polls: Sonia Gandhi Urges Voters to Reject Lies and Vote for Congress
Sonia Gandhi encouraged voters to reject lies and hatred and vote for Congress for a brighter and more equal future for all.
“Reject the proponents of lies and hatred and vote for the Congress for a brighter and more equal future for all. Press the hand button and together, let us build a stronger, more united India with peace and harmony for all,” she said in a video message during phase 3 voting.
Sonia Gandhi also emphasized that Congress and the INDIA bloc parties remain committed to defending the Constitution and democracy.
May 7, 2024, 16:41
Lok Sabha Elections: Congress Alleges Use of Pens with BJP Symbol at Gandhinagar Polling Booth*
Gujarat Congress chief Shaktisinh Gohil alleged the use of pens bearing the BJP’s election symbol at a Gandhinagar polling booth.
“No one can be inside a polling booth with an election symbol. This is the law. The BJP’s polling representative at every polling booth in Gujarat was inside the booth with a pen displaying the lotus symbol and the photo of a BJP leader. Is this how elections should be conducted? Different rules for Congress and none for BJP? People will hold BJP accountable in Gujarat,” Gohil posted on X.
May 7, 2024, 16:33
Lok Sabha Polls: UP Records 47% Voter Turnout by 3 pm
About 47% voter turnout was recorded by 3 pm in the Lok Sabha election in 10 seats in Uttar Pradesh on Tuesday.
By 3 pm, 46.78% of votes were cast. Voting began at 7 am and continued until 6 pm. Over 1.89 crore voters are eligible to vote in these 10 constituencies.
Polling data by constituency: Agra 43.67%, Aonla 46.75%, Budaun 45.44%, Bareilly 45.96%, Etah 48.93%, Fatehpur Sikri 46.18%, Firozabad 47.80%, Hathras 44.63%, Mainpuri 46.80%, and Sambhal 52.24%.
May 7, 2024, 15:59
Election 2024: How Long Will BJP Continue with ‘Jumlas’ of Farm Loan Waiver?
The Congress accused the BJP of failing to fulfill its farm loan waiver promise in Madhya Pradesh and questioned how long the ruling party will continue with such “jumlas.”
