Lok Sabha Elections Highlights: Polling is over in 20 States and UTs; average turnout currently at 61.45%

Here are the states/UTs where polling will be held today:

Phase 3 of the elections will encompass the states of Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Goa, Gujarat, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Jammu and Kashmir, along with the Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli/Daman and Diu.

Who are the star candidates whose fate will be decided in the third phase?

1. Gandhinagar, Gujarat: Union Home Minister Amit Shah is seeking re-election against Congress leader Sonal Patel.

2. Guna, Madhya Pradesh: Union Civil Aviation Minister and BJP leader Jyotiraditya Scindia is up against the Congress' Rao Yadvendra Singh.

3. Vidisha, Madhya Pradesh: Former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan is contesting against Congress candidate Pratap Bhanu Sharma.

4. Baramati, Maharashtra: NCP (SP) leader Supriya Sule, daughter of Sharad Pawar, will face her sister-in-law Sunetra Pawar, wife of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar.

5. Anantnag-Rajouri, Jammu and Kashmir: Former CM Mehbooba Mufti (PDP) is up against National Conference (NC) candidate Mian Altaf.

6. Mainpuri, Uttar Pradesh: Dimple Yadav, wife of Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav, will face off against BJP minister Jaiveer Singh and Shiv Prasad Yadav of Bahujan Samaj Party.

7. Rajgarh, Madhya Pradesh: Congress leader Digvijaya Singh is up against incumbent BJP MP Rodmal Nagar.

8. Dharwad, Karnataka: Union Minister and incumbent MP Pralhad Joshi is contesting against Congress's Vinod Asooti.

9. Shimoga, Karnataka: BJP's incumbent MP BY Raghavendra, son of former CM B S Yediyurappa, will face Congress's Geetha Shivarajkumar, wife of Sandalwood superstar Shivarajkumar.

10. Dhubri, Assam: All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) President Badruddin Ajmal is up against Congress' Rakibul Hussain and Asom Gana Parishad's Zabed Islam.

Preparations under way Mainpuri Lok Sabha Constituency

Preparations under way in Ahmedabad

Assam's 4 constituencies to undergo polling in the third phase of the 2024 general elections.

Voting for the third phase of Lok Sabha Elections 2024 begins. Polling being held in 93 constituencies across 11 states and Union Territories (UTs) today.

Voters begin forming queues outside polling booth number 195, Murshidabad

PM Modi leaves from Gandhinagar's Raj Bhavan to cast his vote in Ahmedabad

PM Modi, Shah reach Ahmedabad to cast vote as polling for third phase gets under way

BJP leader Harnath Singh Yadav casts his vote at a polling booth in Etah, Uttar Pradesh

BJP has fielded Rajveer Singh, the son of former Uttar Pradesh CM and BJP leader Kalyan Singh from the Etah Lok Sabha constituency. He is pitted against SP's Devesh Shakya and BSP's Mohammad Irfan.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi greets people as he arrives at a polling booth in Ahmedabad, Gujarat to cast his vote for Lok Sabha Elections 2024

Congress leader Amit Deshmukh and his wife Aditi Deshmukh cast their votes at a polling booth in Latur.

Madhya Pradesh BJP President and candidate from Khajuraho constituency VD Sharma casts his vote at a polling booth in Bhopal.

BJP has fielded Alok Sharma from here, Congress has fielded Arun Shrivastava. BJP's Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur is the sitting MP from the constituency.

Latur, Maharashtra: Amit Deshmukh, Congress leader says, "I request all the voters to come out in mass and cast their vote as much possible..."

Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweets, "Urging all those who are voting in today’s phase to vote in record numbers. Their active participation will certainly make the elections more vibrant."

Former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister and BJP candidate from Vidisha, Shivraj Singh Chouhan says, "I appeal to everyone that elections are the 'mahautsav' of democracy. Voting is the symbol of our dedication to democracy...I appeal to everyone to cast their votes..."

PM Modi reaches Nishan Higher Secondary School in Ranip, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, to cast his vote.

Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar, his wife and NCP candidate from Baramati Lok Sabha seat Sunetra Pawar reach a polling booth to cast their vote.

PM Modi casts his vote at Nishan Higher Secondary School in Ranip, Ahmedabad, Gujarat.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi greets people after casting his vote for Lok Sabha Elections 2024 at a polling booth in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Union Home Minister Amit Shah is also present.

PM Modi votes, gives autographs outside polling booth amid phase 3 voting

PM Narendra Modi says, "Today is voting for 3rd phase of Lok Sabha Election 2024. I appeal to countrymen that they should vote in large numbers."

Congress Solapur Lok Sabha candidate Praniti Shinde and Former Maharashtra CM Sushil Kumar Shinde cast their votes at a polling booth in Solapur.

BJP has fielded Ram Vitthal Satpute from Solapur. BJP's Dr.Jaisiddeshwar Shivacharya Mahaswamiji is the sitting MP from here.

There is great importance of 'Daan' in our country and in the same spirit, the countrymen should vote as much as possible: PM Modi

India's election process is an example for the world's democracies to learn from, says PM after casting his vote

"This election is for the development of Baramati": Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar casts his vote

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi shows his inked finger after casting his vote at a polling booth in Ahmedabad, Gujarat

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PM Modi interacts with people and plays with a toddler outside a polling booth in Ranip, #Ahmedabad, Gujarat.

Gujarat Home Minister Harsh Sanghvi casts his vote at a polling booth in Navsari Lok Sabha constituency, Gujarat for the third phase of Lok Sabha Elections 2024

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Gujarat Home Minister Harsh Sanghvi says "I am fortunate enough to get the opportunity to cast my vote along with my family. I want to request everyone to come out and cast their votes and form a development-oriented government once again. PM Modi has served the people of the country without taking a single leave for the last several years. The people of the country are willing to see Narendra Modi become the Prime Minister of the country for the third time..."

Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel casts her vote at Shilaj Primary School

Anandiben Patel says, "It is everyone's responsibility to cast their vote. The voters should use their right to vote and give their contribution to making India a 'Vishwaguru'..."

An elderly woman ties rakhi to PM Modi as he greets people after casting his vote for Lok Sabha Elections 2024 at a polling booth in Ahmedabad, Gujarat

Union Home Minister Amit Shah meets people at a residential society in Ahmedabad, Gujarat

Actor Riteish Deshmukh and his wife Genelia Deshmukh cast votes at a polling booth in Latur.

Actress Genelia Deshmukh says, "This is an important day and I think everyone should cast their votes today..."

Actor Riteish Deshmukh says, "I came to Latur from Mumbai to cast my vote. Everyone should come out of their houses and cast votes. Today is an important day. Everyone should definitely vote..."

During the third phase of voting for the Lok Sabha Elections, a TMC booth president clashed with BJP candidate Dhananjay Ghosh at a polling booth in Jangipur.

BJP candidate Dhananjay Ghosh says, "I am a BJP candidate and I have been threatened by TMC's booth agent...If a candidate can be treated like this, what can happen to common people. We will complain about this to the Election Commission..."

Former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister and BJP candidate from Vidisha, Shivraj Singh Chouhan & his family cast their votes at a polling booth in Sehore.

Shivraj Singh Chouhan says, "I am fortunate to have participated in the festival of democracy. I have voted. Vote is the soul of democracy, a symbol of dedication towards democracy. Everyone should cast their vote..."

Son of Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Kartikey Chouhan says, "Exercise your right to vote. Constitution gives you the right to elect your government for 5 years. You are doing this for yourself, for your country..."

Union Health Minister and BJP candidate from Porbandar, Mansukh Mandaviya casts his vote at a Hanol Primary School, Booth number 12, in Porbandar.

"I have voted in the 'mahaparv' of democracy for development, for a 'viksit Bharat' and make Modi the prime minister for the third time. There is an excitement in entire Gujarat, and on its basis, I can say that the BJP will win over 370 seats and the NDA 400 plus seats," says Mansukh Mandaviya after casting his vote.

Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 3: “We are going to win in Gwalior with a huge majority,” said BJP leader Prabhat Jha after casting his vote in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh.

All parties want Muslim votes but can't find candidates from community: AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi

NCP-SCP chief Sharad Pawar leaves from a polling booth in Baramati after casting his vote.

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel casts his vote for the Lok Sabha Elections 2024 at a polling booth in Ahmedabad, Gujarat.

Lok Sabha Polls 2024: MP BJP President Vishnudutt Sharma casts his vote in Bhopal. Here's what he said.

PM Modi congratulates EC for conducting first two phases of Lok Sabha polls almost violence-free

Union Home Minister Amit Shah along with his family members arrives at a polling booth in Ahmedabad, Gujarat

Jay Shah, BCCI Secretary and son of Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Sonal Shah, wife of Union HM Amit Shah cast their votes at a polling booth in Ahmedabad, Gujarat

Union Home Minister Amit Shah, his family members show their inked fingers after casting their votes at a polling booth in Ahmedabad, Gujarat

NCP-SCP chief Sharad Pawar leaves from a polling booth in Baramati after casting his vote.

Modi, Amit Shah, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Sharad and Ajit Pawar among big names who voted

Former MP CM and BJP candidate Shivraj Singh Chouhan casts vote, offers prayers to Narmada river

Elect a govt that makes India self-reliant, developed, Amit Shah appeals to voters

"Elect a government which is against corruption, wants to eradicate poverty, wants to make a self-reliant India, wants to make a developed India and wants to take India number one in every field in the whole world," Amit Shah appealed to voters in Gujarat after casting his vote in Ahmedabad.

"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. 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. Today, on the occasion of this festival of democracy, I convey my best wishes to all the countrymen and appeal to them to participate in this festival of democracy."

Union Home Minister Amit Shah greets people after casting his vote for Lok Sabha Elections 2024

I am voting. My win is your win. I appeal you to make me win with a huge margin. Vinayak Rawat got elected by using banner of PM Modi. I will win by a margin of 3 lakh votes: Union Minsiter Narayan Rane

"400 paar' is slogan of public, Congress can't suppress it": Gujarat HM Harsh Sanghvi

10.57% turnout till 9 am for phase 3 of Lok Sabha Election 2024

Jyotiraditya Scindia, Union Minister and BJP candidate from Guna arrives at a polling booth in Shivpuri to cast his vote for the Lok Sabha Elections 2024

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...: Madhya Pradesh Governor Mangubhai Patel

Voting is in progress in Murshidabad, West Bengal under strict surveillance from district control room. Here's what District Magistrate Rajarshi Mitra said.

NCP-SCP candidate from Baramati Lok Sabha seat, Supriya Sule casts her vote at a polling booth in Baramati

After casting her vote, NCP-SCP MP and candidate from Baramati Lok Sabha seat, Supriya Sule says, "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."

"I would just very humbly appeal to the voters to make sure that the entire election process from Kashmir to Kanniyakumari is smooth, no misuse of power or muscle or money should be there. Elections must be fair, just and peaceful all over India..."

Women voters sing folk songs as they arrive to cast their votes at a polling booth in Vidisha Lok Sabha constituency.

Delhi LG VK Saxena casts his vote at a polling station in Prakash Higher Secondary School

Delhi LG VK Saxena says "I am glad that I have come here from Delhi to cast my vote. There is an atmosphere of festivity in parts of the country. We should remember that voting is our right and we must exercise it. I appeal to the people of the country to come out and cast their votes and choose a stable government..."

Akhilesh Yadav, his wife Dimple Yadav leave from a polling station in Saifai, Uttar Pradesh after casting their votes

Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav says, "BJP people should also be punished for this, although they will say that this is the decision of the Election Commission, BJP people deliberately make you vote in the summer to hurt you. This voting could have taken place a month earlier. I appeal to all my colleagues and voters to vote in large numbers."

Polling underway peacefully in four Lok Sabha seats in West Bengal, 15.85 per cent turnout recorded till 9 am

Father and sister of Indian cricketer Ravindra Jadeja cast their vote at a polling booth in Jamnagar, Gujarat.

After the first phase itself, it became clear that decisive mandate will be with the I.N.D.I.A. bloc: Jairam Ramesh

BJP's Manoj Tiwari richest Lok Sabha poll contender in Delhi, Ramvir Singh Bidhuri on 2nd spot

“We hope voting percentage to increase. It has reached 18 -20 per cent in just 2.5 hours. We need to maintain it,” says Union Minister and BJP candidate from Guna Lok Sabha seat Jyotiraditya Scindia.

BJP is going to have a very bad defeat because farmers, youth, businessmen, people of every section are upset with them: Akhilesh Yadav

Bihar: 10.78 per cent turnout recorded in five Lok Sabha seats till 9 am

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses a public rally in Madhya Pradesh's Khargone

LJP (Paswan) president and NDA candidate from Hajipur Lok Sabha seat Chirag Paswan casts his vote at a polling booth in Khagaria, Bihar.

"It is everyone's responsibility to come out and vote. We hope that the polling percentage will improve this time. I have come here as a son, everyone here is our relative," says LJP (Paswan) president and NDA candidate from Hajipur Lok Sabha seat Chirag Paswan after casting his vote in Khagaria, Bihar.

I have come here today to seek blessings to fulfill the resolution of ‘Viksit Bharat’ : PM Modi in Khargone

Addressing a public rally in Khargone, PM Modi says, "One vote of yours made India 5th largest economy, increased India's global influence, abrogated Article 370 after 70 years, made an Adivasi daughter the President, gave reservation to women, sent the corrupt to jail, gave the guarantee of free ration and treatment, elevated the future of the youth, created unlimited opportunities, got 25 crore people out of poverty. One vote of yours ended the 500-year-long wait and made the grand Ram Lalla temple..."

I think there is a huge deficiency and a huge flaw in the Bharatiya Janata Party: Dimple Yadav

PM Modi urges people not to resort to 'Vote Jihaad'

Amit Shah has contracted the same disease as that of PM Modi. The disease of spreading lies. PM and HM spread the pandemic of lies every day: Jairam Ramesh

Average 6.64 per cent voting reported in 11 seats of Maharashtra till 9:00 am

"You give Modi a vote, Modi will fight for you": PM in a public rally in MP's Khargone

BJP candidate from South Goa Lok Sabha seat, Pallavi Dempo cast her vote along with her family.

BJP candidate from South Goa Lok Sabha seat, Pallavi Dempo says, "... I would like to urge everyone to exercise their democratic right to vote... We will definitely come out with a lead, and we are positive."

Polls should be conducted with truth, transparency, says Supriya Sule after voting in Baramati

Lok Sabha elections: Royal polling booth with king, queen thrones set up in Shimoga Zilla Panchayat

SP's Dharmendra Yadav pitches saving Constitution and democracy, espouses faith in I.N.D.I.A. alliance to win big in polls

The intent of Congress is very dangerous, it calls for vote jihad against me: PM Modi at rally in Madhya Pradesh

Get LIVE updates as Karnataka votes in its second phase right here

The approximate voter turnout till 11 am stands at 25.41%. Here's how the states voted till morning.

Assam: - 27.34

Bihar: - 24.41%

Chhattisgarh: - 29.90%

Dadra & Nagar Haveli - 24.69%

and Daman & Diu:

Goa: -30.94%

Gujarat: - 24.35%

Karnataka: - 24.48%

Madhya Pradesh: -30.21%

Maharashtra - 18.18%

Uttar Pradesh: - 26.12%

West Bengal: -32.82%

Congress leaders compete with each other in saying anti-national things, says Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses a public meeting for Lok Sabha polls in Khargone in Madhya Pradesh. 

PM Modi continued his attacks against Congress and the I.N.D.I.A. alliance. He said, "There is a competition among Congress leaders for talking anti-national things. Their love for Pakistan reaches its peak after every phase of the election. Their statements are shocking. Congress’ former CM earlier said that our Army does terrorist attacks and Pakistan is innocent. Will anyone accept such statements? 'Congress ka haath, Pakistan ke saath'. I am not saying this. You all are saying this," he said.

'Every vote a powerful voice in our democracy', says Gautam Adani as he casts his vote

Some more glimpses of prominent leaders who voted

Rains can't deter resolve as elderly women exercise their franchise in Assam's Baksa.

CPI(M) leader Mohammed Salim had a verbal altercation with Trinamool local supporters in Murshidabad

Modi says Congress doesn't want Ambedkar to get credit for Constitution

A Congress ally has confirmed their intentions of giving reservation to Muslims: Modi's veiled attack at Lalu

Modi picked up on RJD leader Lalu Prasad Yadav's remark on reservation for Muslims. He said, "Congress is silent but today one of its allies confirmed the intentions of INDI alliance. Their leader who is in jail in connection with the fodder scam and has been punished by the court...He has just come out on bail...He said that Muslims should get reservation and not just reservation, he says that Muslims should get complete reservation. What does this mean? These people want to snatch away all the reservation that SC, ST and OBC community have and give complete reservation to Muslims."

Ankit Soni, a voter, casts his vote through his feet at a polling booth in Nadiad

The voter turnout till 1pm in the states is as follows:

Assam - 45.88%

Bihar: - 36.69%

Chhattisgarh: - 46.14%

Dadra & Nagar Haveli - 39.94%

and Daman & Diu:

Goa: - 49.04%

Gujarat: - 37.83%

Karnataka: - 41.59%

Madhya Pradesh: -44.67%

Maharashtra - 31.55%

Uttar Pradesh: - 38.12%

West Bengal: - 49.27%

The average voter turnout across states is at 39.92% till 1pm.

SP oppose Ram, shoot at their bhakts and shed tears when mafia die: Adityanath

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.

UP CM Adityanath attacked the Samajwadi Party and claim them to be 'anti-Ram'. SP people oppose Ram, shoot at Ram bhakts, support terrorists, celebrate the death of Ram bhakts and shed tears when mafias die," he said.

Voters from the tribal community in Chhattisgarh come to exercise their franchise

Himanta Biswa Sarma casts vote, slams Oppositon for Lalu's remarks on Muslim reservation, says 'vindicates our fears'

Model Code of Conduct now ‘Modi Code of Conduct’, says Mamata at Bengal rally

West Bengal Chief Minister and TMC chief Mamata Banerjee addresses a public meeting for Lok Sabha elections.

Bengal CM Mamata on Tuesday launched an attack on PM Modi and the BJP where said, "Model Code of Conduct has turned into ‘Modi Code of Conduct’ and the EC is not taking any action. Modi and BJP consider only themselves as Hindus, they don't think about other communities."

'Will scrap Agniveer scheme, amend GST & implement Sarba religious code for tribal'

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi announced on Tuesday that the Agniveer scheme would be abolished if the I.N.D.I.A. bloc is voted to power, alleging that it was initiated by PM Narendra Modi and not by the Army. He also promised to amend the GST and bring out a separate Sarna religious code for tribals.

The average voter turnout touches 50% mark, here is a state-wise look till 3pm:

Assam - 63.08

Bihar: - 46.69%

Chhattisgarh: -58.19%

Dadra & Nagar Haveli - 52.43%

and Daman & Diu:

Goa: -61.39%

Gujarat: - 47.03%

Karnataka: - 54.20%

Madhya Pradesh: -54.09%

Maharashtra - 42.63%

Uttar Pradesh: - 46.78%

West Bengal: -63.11%

Polling in 3rd phase has made it clear that June 4 is “expiry date” of INDI alliance: PM Modi at rally in Ahmednagar, Maharashtra

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TMC candidate from Krishnanagar constituency Mahua Moitra shows her finger marked with indelible ink after casting her vote.

Cricketer Ravindra Jadeja casts his vote alongside wife and candidate Rivaba in Gujarat

The Election Commission has asked the Karnataka BJP to take down an animated video on the Muslim reservation issue

The voter turnout for all the states voting in the third phase is seen below. The average voter turnout stands at 60.19%

Assam - 74.86%

Bihar: - 56.01%

Chhattisgarh: 66.87%

Dadra & Nagar Haveli - 65.23%

and Daman & Diu:

Goa: 72.52%

Gujarat: - 55.22%

Karnataka: - 66.05%

Madhya Pradesh: -62.28%

Maharashtra - 53.40%

Uttar Pradesh: - 55.13%

West Bengal: 73.93%

Villagers in UP's Basdatta stage a protest at the old polling station and boycott polls after their polling station was shifted 3 km away from the village

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Voter turnout ay 60.19%, Assam records highest number at 74.86%

According to the Election Commission, a voting percentage of 60.19 was recorded till 5 pm. The voting started at 7 am. While the official time for voting to end is 6 pm, it can go beyond fixed polling hours to enable voters who have come in the queue well in time fixed for the close of poll to exercise their franchise.

Jana Sena Party chief Pawan Kalyan held a election rally in Tirupati

Unique voting booths !

Mango theme based model polling station at 51 - English Bazar AC of Malda in Bengal.

Women from the Jat community wait in a line to cast their votes at a polling booth set up inside a shipping container in Gujarat.

Polling at Sambhal Lok Sabha constituency in UP 'completed peacefully'

'Till 5 pm, the estimated voter percentage is around 75,' says Kokrajhar Deputy Commissioner after the third phase of voting concluded in Assam

EVMs are being sealed at a polling booth in UP's Bareilly

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann holds a roadshow in Bathinda with party's candidate, Gurmeet Singh Khudian

'Minor issues' in Morena during polling as third phase concludes in Madhya Pradesh

EVM pooja: Chairman of Maharashtra State Women Commission and NCP leader Rupali Chakankar performs aarti in front of the EVM, gets arrested for violating MCC

"Rupali Chakankar has been booked for unauthorised entry in a poling booth under Baramati parliamentary constituency along with some other persons ... she has been booked under relevant sections of People's Representatives Act and section 188 of IPC," says Pune city Police CP Amitesh Kumar to ANI.

Agate demonstration in at Khambhat model polling station

Transgender electors cast their vote at the polling station under 9 Jangipur PC of Murshidabad district, West Bengal.

Despite rains, elderly women managed to cast their votes in Baksa district in Assam

Voter Turnout - 61.45% as of 8PM in Phase-III

With the conclusion of Phase-3, polling is now over in 20 States/UTs and 283 Parliamentary Constituencies for General Elections 2024. A total of 1331 candidates were in the electoral fray in this Phase.

State-wise approximate voter turnout at 8pm shows Assam leading at 75.26%, followed by Goa at 74.27% and West Bengal at 73.93%. Lowest voter turnout in Maharashtra at 54.77%

Credit: eci.gov.in

ECI disclaimer: Figures show approximate trend, as data from some polling stations (PS) takes time and this trend does not include Postal Ballot.

ECI will update and release the approximate voter turnout close to 11.30 pm again.

75 international delegates from 23 countries visited many polling stations in 6 states to witness the poll process. The delegates also witnessed the process of dispatch of polling materials and machines to the polling teams

Election Commission of India

Voting in the Anantnag-Rajouri PC in Jammu and Kashmir has been rescheduled to Phase-6.

The EC made special efforts to facilitate voting amongst the tribal groups with polling stations decorated in tribal culture and local themes.

Bihar CEO H R Srinivasa says 60% voter turn-out was registered today in the state's five parliamentary constituencies of Madhepura, Supaul, Araria, Jhanjharpur, and Khagaria. Poll percentage is likely to increase further as figures are tentative.

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma boasts of NDA's 'excellent momentum' in the state

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Third phase of polling has been successfully concluded for 10 seats in Uttar Pradesh, namely Agra, Aonla, Budaun, Bareilly, Etah, Fatehpur Sikri, Firozabad, Hathras, Mainpuri, and Sambhal. Till now, the voter turnout has been recorded at 57.34 per cent, which is 2.5 per cent more than what it was in 2019

Uttar Pradesh Chief Electoral Officer Navdeep Rinwa

'We will win both our seats in Jalgaon district and Raver': Maharashtra Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis

'Supriya Sule will surely win': NCP (SP) leader Rohit Pawar

Karnataka: EVMs brought to strong room in Shivamogga after third phase of polling concluded in the state.

Prominent leaders' fate sealed in EVMs in third phase of LS polls

Voting took place on 25 seats of Gujarat, 14 seats of Karnataka, 11 seats of Maharashtra, 10 seats of Uttar Pradesh, nine in Madhya Pradesh, seven in Chhattisgarh, five in Bihar, four each in Assam and West Bengal, and two each in Goa and Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu.

This round of polling covered several troubled hotspots across India, from the North eastern states to the Naxalism-affected areas in Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh.

In the third phase, several prominent candidates entered the electoral fray. These included senior BJP leaders Amit Shah, Mansukh Mandaviya, Jyotiraditya Scindia, Pralhad Joshi, Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Basavaraj Bommai. From Opposition parties, there was Congress leader Digvijay Singh, Samajwadi party leader Dimple Yadav, NCP (Sharad Pawar faction) leader Supriya Sule. Their fate is now sealed in EVMs and the results will only be known on June 4.