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Lok Sabha Election 2024 Phase 3 Highlights: 61.5% Voter Turnout Recorded Till 9 PM

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Lok Sabha Election 2024 Phase 3 LIVE and Latest News: Polling for the third phase of Lok Sabha Elections 2024 begin at 7 am, across 93 seats in 10 states, and UTs.

Lok Sabha Election 2024 phase 3 includes polling completion in five states - Assam, Chhattisgarh, Goa, Karnataka, and Gujarat. Notably, in Surat, the BJP candidate has already won unopposed due to the rejection or withdrawal of other candidates' nominations.

Lok Sabha Election 2024 Phase 3 Live

Among the 93 seats, 10 are reserved for Scheduled Castes and 11 for Scheduled Tribes. In the 2019 elections, the Opposition INDIA bloc and the ruling NDA won 8 and 75 seats, respectively, with the remaining seats divided among various parties including Shiv Sena (4), NCP (3), AIUDF (1), and Independents (2). The NDA secured a vote share of 51.8%, while the INDIA bloc garnered 31.9% (excluding Shiv Sena and NCP votes, which were united at that time). In 2014, the BJP alone won 71 of these 93 seats, significantly ahead of the Congress which secured only 4 seats.

Here are the latest updates:

May 07, 2024, 9:23 PM IST

We are closing our Live Blog for Lok Sabha Election 2024 Phase 3. Please check our website for the latest updates.
May 07, 2024, 9:04 PM IST

In the third phase of the Lok Sabha elections held on Tuesday, polling took place in eleven states and territories, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi's home state of Gujarat. A total of 93 Lok Sabha seats were covered, with the BJP winning Surat unopposed due to the rejection of the Congress candidate's nomination papers and withdrawals by other contestants. Polling has now concluded in 20 states and UTs, encompassing 283 Lok Sabha seats. According to Election Commission data, the provisional voter turnout is around 61.5% so far, with the highest polling recorded in BJP-ruled Assam (75.30%), despite overcast skies and light rainfall in most areas. Polling officially ended at 6 pm, but voting could extend beyond fixed hours to accommodate voters in the queue who arrived on time to cast their votes.
May 07, 2024, 8:31 PM IST
Uttar Pradesh

DM Sambhal, Manish Bansal says, "Voting has been completed peacefully in Sambhal Lok Sabha constituency as well as in Gunaur Assembly constituency of Badaun. No incident has come to notice at any booth. The parties everywhere are currently sealing the machines at their booths in compliance with the safety rules and their departure through buses has started. These buses will be brought to Bahjoi's strong room. Tonight we collect all the machines and seal them..."
May 07, 2024, 7:54 PM IST
Madhya Pradesh

Polling officials seal Electronic Voting Machines (EVM) and VVPATs after voting in Lok Sabha elections concludes in Madhya Pradesh.
May 07, 2024, 7:52 PM IST

High Voter Participation Recorded in Key Constituencies

The second stage of the Lok Sabha elections, aiming to fill 14 seats, unfolded today with noteworthy participation levels observed in four particular constituencies. Chikkodi led the pack with a 72.72% voter turnout, closely followed by Shimoga at 72.02%, Haveri at 71.90%, and Davangere registering a 70.90% turnout.
May 07, 2024, 7:45 PM IST

Renowned Matkatu performer and Padma Shri recipient, Manjamma Jogathi, made headlines by participating in the voting process at the Mariammanahalli polling station located in the Vijayanagara district.
May 07, 2024, 7:38 PM IST

Polling for the 14 Lok Sabha seats in Karnataka commenced at 7 am on May 07 and concluded at 6 pm on the same day.
May 07, 2024, 7:36 PM IST
Goa

On Lok Sabha Elections 2024, Goa CM & BJP leader Pramod Sawant says, "As per my estimate, we will record 75% voting in the state today. People have voted for Modi ji and Viksit Bharat. Voter turnout is expected to be highest in my constituency of Sankley reaching approximately 88%. I think the highest polling percentage will be recorded in Goa this time." Goa voted to elect two members of Parliament today.
May 07, 2024, 7:30 PM IST
Maharashtra

After voting in Lok Sabha elections concludes in Maharashtra's Solapur, polling officials seal and secure EVM and other polling material
May 07, 2024, 6:58 PM IST
West Bengal

EVM is being sealed at a polling booth in Malda as voting concludes for the third phase.
May 07, 2024, 6:46 PM IST
Bihar

The third phase of General Election 2024 witnessed the active participation of women voters in different Lok Sabha constituencies of Bihar
May 07, 2024, 6:45 PM IST
Karnataka

Voters in Karnataka, receive saplings at the polling station.
May 07, 2024, 6:44 PM IST
Madhya Pradesh

Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia casts his vote in Lok Sabha elections in Madhya Pradesh's Gwalior.
May 07, 2024, 6:39 PM IST

Sr. Citizen voter at a Polling Station in Raichur district of Karnataka.
May 07, 2024, 6:38 PM IST

In the third phase of Lok Sabha Election, voter turnout recorded till 5 PM is 60.19%, as per Election Commission.
May 07, 2024, 6:33 PM IST

Voter Turnout
60.19% Voter Turnout Recorded Till 5 PM
May 07, 2024, 6:13 PM IST

A Massive Family Exercise in Democracy

A Massive Family Exercise in Democracy
In a remarkable display of civic responsibility, an entire family comprising 69 individuals participated in the voting process in Hubli. The members of the Kanteppa farm from Noolvi village made their way to polling booth numbers 56 and 57 located at the Kannada Girls' School in Noolvi village, Hubballi taluk, to exercise their democratic right. Unlike prior elections where they arrived in separate groups, this time, the family arrived together to vote. The event was notable not only for the sheer number of family members involved but also because it spanned three generations, demonstrating a strong family tradition of participating in the democratic process.
May 07, 2024, 5:53 PM IST

State Records 66.05% Voter Turnout by Evening

State Records 66.05% Voter Turnout by Evening
As the polls closed at 5 pm, voter turnout percentages across various districts were reported. Bagalkot witnessed a voting percentage of 65.55%, while Bellary saw a slightly higher turnout at 68.94%. Belgaum's voter turnout stood at 65.67%, and Bidar had a lower participation rate of 60.17%. Chikkodi reported the highest turnout at 72.75%, with Davangere close behind at 70.9%. Dharwad and Haveri recorded voter turnouts of 67.15% and 71.9%, respectively, indicating a strong voter engagement in these areas. Kalaburagi had the lowest turnout at 57.2%, while Koppal matched the state's average at 66.05%. Raichur saw a turnout of 59.48%, with Shimoga recording a high participation rate of 72.07%. Uttara Kannada and Vijayapur recorded turnouts of 69.57% and 60.95%, respectively.
May 07, 2024, 5:40 PM IST
Gujarat

Gujarat records55.22% voter turnout till 5 pm in Phase 3
May 07, 2024, 5:13 PM IST

Smooth Conduct of Lok Sabha Elections

The Lok Sabha elections were conducted smoothly in several villages such as Anchatageri, Noolvi, Kundagola, Benakanahalli, Chikanerthi, and Rottigawad, located in the rural areas of Hubballi and Kundagola taluk.
May 07, 2024, 5:11 PM IST

MLA Vinay Kulkarni Granted Permission to Vote Amidst Tight Security

In a notable move, MLA Vinay Kulkarni has been given the green light to cast his vote. He is scheduled to make his appearance at the polling booth number 75, situated in Sharada School, Dharwad for the voting process. To ensure a smooth and secure voting experience, an enhanced security arrangement has been put in place at the mentioned location. Additional police forces have been deployed to manage the situation effectively. Concurrently, a significant number of supporters turned up at the site, leading to the police exerting extra effort to maintain order among the crowd.
May 07, 2024, 4:23 PM IST

At 3 pm , 50.7% voter turnout was recorded across 11 states and union territories. The third phase of voting takes in 26 seats in Gujarat, 14 in Karanataka, 11 in Maharashtra, 10 in Uttar Pradesh, 8 in Madhya Pradesh, 7 in Chhattisgarh, 5 in Bihar, 4 in Assam, 4 in West Bengal, 2 in Goa and 2 in Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu.
May 07, 2024, 4:21 PM IST
Karnataka

Karnataka minister Priyank Kharge casts his vote Government Senior Primary School in Chitapur, Kalaburagi.
May 07, 2024, 3:57 PM IST

Elderly Couple Makes a Unique Entry to Polling Booth on Cycle Rickshaw

In a remarkable display of commitment to democratic participation, 68-year-old Suresh along with his 54-year-old wife, Lakshmidevi, made their way to the polling station at Government Model Senior Primary School for Girls located in Gangavati Nagar, Koppal district, via their cycle rickshaw, thereby casting their votes in what turned out to be a distinct manner.
May 07, 2024, 3:49 PM IST

As of 3 pm, the Dharwad Lok Sabha constituency witnessed a voter turnout of 55 percent. Detailed figures reveal Navalagunda leading with 56.06 percent, followed by Kundagola at 54.54 percent, and Dharwad with a slightly higher turnout of 57.2 percent. Hubli-Dharwad East saw a turnout of 55.2 percent, while Hu-Dha Central and Hu-Dha West reported lower percentages at 52.61 and 51.58 respectively. Kalaghatgi recorded the highest turnout with 60.1 percent, and Shiggavi saw a participation rate of 54.57 percent.
May 07, 2024, 3:41 PM IST

Rashtriya Lok Janshakti Party chief Pashupati Kumar Paras says, "...It's fortunate that PM Modi is the Prime Minister of this country. He made an identity of this country in the world... 70-75% population of the country wants PM Modi to become the PM for the third term. We will cross 400 plus across the country and win all 40 seats of Bihar."
May 07, 2024, 3:13 PM IST

After meeting Union Minister and former Karnataka CM SM Krishna, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge says "I came to meet him. He is improving and I wish him all the best and he should speedily recover."
May 07, 2024, 3:12 PM IST

Polling Official Faints During Lok Sabha Elections

Amid the Lok Sabha elections, a startling incident occurred at the Gandhinagar Kannada Senior Primary School polling station in Dharwad, where an official named Melimani, assigned to election duty, experienced a sudden collapse.
May 07, 2024, 3:11 PM IST

Former Bihar CM and RJD leader Lalu Prasad Yadav says, "I implemented the 'Mandal Commission'. Reservation is social-based and not religion-based. Atal Bihari Vajpayee constituted the Constitution Review Commission... We are getting reports in our favour after the third phase. They are saying 400-plus to induce psychological pressure, they won't even cross 200..."
May 07, 2024, 3:03 PM IST

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma arrives to cast his vote in Barpeta Parliamentary Constituency.
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