PHASE 3
Today marks the third phase of the seven-phase Lok Sabha elections, encompassing voting in 94 constituencies across 10 states and 2 Union Territories. Notably, the election in the Anantnag-Rajouri constituency in Jammu and Kashmir has been rescheduled to May 25.
Highlights include the BJP’s uncontested victory in the Surat seat due to the rejection of the Congress candidate’s nomination and withdrawal by other contenders. Phase 3 focuses on BJP strongholds, especially in Gujarat where the party won 72 out of the 93 seats being contested today in the 2019 elections.
During the third phase of the Lok Sabha election, voters will decide on 2 seats in Goa, 25 in Gujarat, 7 in Chhattisgarh, and 14 in Karnataka, marking the conclusion of elections in these states. Earlier, Karnataka witnessed contests for 14 seats during the second phase on April 26. Additionally, voting will take place for two Lok Sabha seats in Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu. Furthermore, polling will occur for 4 seats in Assam, 5 in Bihar, 7 in Chhattisgarh, 8 in Madhya Pradesh, 11 in Maharashtra, 10 in Uttar Pradesh, and 4 in West Bengal. The election date for the Anantnag-Rajouri Lok Sabha seat in Jammu and Kashmir has been shifted to May 25, during phase 6.
However, Karnataka faces uncertainty following a sex scandal implicating the BJP ally Janata Dal Secular. Maharashtra presents intriguing battles, notably between factions led by Sharad Pawar and his nephew Ajit Pawar.
Candidates contesting from various constituencies in the upcoming Lok Sabha election include Digvijaya Singh representing the Congress from Rajgarh, Madhya Pradesh; Shivraj Singh Chouhan representing the BJP from Vidisha, Madhya Pradesh; Dimple Yadav from Mainpuri, Uttar Pradesh, representing the Samajwadi Party; Supriya Sule contesting from Baramati, Maharashtra, representing the Nationalist Congress Party led by Sharad Pawar; Purshottam Rupala representing the BJP from Rajkot, Gujarat; Jyotiraditya Scindia from Guna, Madhya Pradesh, also representing the BJP; Pralhad Joshi representing the BJP from Dharwad, Karnataka; and KS Eshwarappa from Shimoga, Karnataka, also representing the BJP.
Key candidates include Union ministers Amit Shah, Jyotiraditya Scindia, Pralhad Joshi, and former Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan. Opposition contenders include Dimple Yadav, Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, Digvijaya Singh, Supriya Sule, and Badruddin Ajmal. The next phase is scheduled for May 13, with vote counting on June 4 after the conclusion of all phases on June 1.
VM being sealed at a polling booth in Malda as voting concludes for the third phase.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses a public meeting in Maharashtra’s Beed.
Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia casts his vote in Lok Sabha elections in Madhya Pradesh’s Gwalior.
Jamnagar, Gujarat: Indian cricketer Ravindra Jadeja arrives to cast his vote with his wife Rivaba Jadeja.
5T Chairman & BJD leader VK Pandian held a roadshow in Odisha’s Ganjam district.
Jammu & Kashmir: 100-year-old man cast ‘home vote’ for the first time in Meer Behreen area of Zadibal constituency, Dal Lake, Srinagar.
Presiding officer Sharafat Ali Khan says, “We have done it for the first time. This ‘home voting’ tells itself about the democracy in India. A few of the senior citizens, PwD voters are in Srinagar for whom this ‘home voting’ is being arranged. We are here for three votes that are to be cast today…”
Rajgarh, Madhya Pradesh | Congress leader Digvijaya Singh says, “We are trying that election to be held impartial. Wherever bogus voting happened, our people opposed it… A machine (EVM) is a machine, I have always been saying that I have objections to EVMs. In that machine, you can’t see where the vote is going. In the VVPAT machine, there is software, that software decides what will happen, whatever I do, what software wants only that thing will be printed and that will be counted…”
50.71% approximate voter turnout was recorded till 3pm today in Phase 3 of #LokSabhaElections2024, as per Election Commission of India
On RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav’s ‘Rakshasraj’ remark, LJP (Ram Vilas) chief and Hajipur Lok Sabha constituency candidate Chirag Paswan says, “When we say Jungle Raj, there is a reason for it, the way the maximum number of migration, murder, rape, loot and robbery took place here in the 1990s, it was Jungle Raj… In the last 10 years, the maximum number of poor people have been connected to the mainstream, this is what the figures are telling… If these people are calling such a rule a ‘Rakshasraj’, then such a ‘Rakshasraj’ is good…”
Delhi Chief Electoral Officer P Krishnamurthy says, “The process of new voter application has closed… In Delhi, we have 1.52 crore voters with about 82.13 lakh male voters and about 69.88 lakh female voters. We have 1228 transgender voters… There has been an increase of 8.85 lakh electors as compared to 2019… The gender ratio in 2019 was 818, and as of this time, the gender ratio is 851, indicating a 33-point increase in gender ratio… The number of first-time voters stands at 2.52 lakh… Transgender voters have gone up from 669 in 2019 to 1228 in 2024.”
Delhi Chief Electoral Officer P Krishnamurthy says, “Elections in Delhi are scheduled for 25 May… Polling personnel are being trained… We have tried to improve the facilities at the polling station. Shade will be set up in the waiting area. MCD and executing agencies have been asked to make arrangements for coolers and mist fans in waiting areas. Cool drinking water will be made available. Pickup and drop facilities have been made available for senior citizens… Police and paramilitary will be deployed… Voter strength has increased from 1.43 crore voters in 2019 to 1.52 crore voters in 2024. The ratio of women voters has increased from 818 in 2019 to 851 in 2024. First-time voters stand at 2.52 lakh…”
Rajya Sabha MP and Director of Reliance Industries Limited’s Corporate Affairs department, Parimal Nathwani says, ” …Everybody should cast their vote, doesn’t matter which (political) party you are familiar with…my vote is to strengthen this country and democracy…”
Rajya Sabha MP and Director of Reliance Industries Limited’s Corporate Affairs department, Parimal Nathwani cast his vote at a polling booth in Jamnagar.
TMC leaders and party workers protest against the BJP candidate from South Malda Lok Sabha seat Sreerupa Mitra Choudhary when the BJP candidate reached a polling station in her constituency.
BJP candidate from South Malda Lok Sabha seat Sreerupa Mitra Choudhary says, “…Local Councillor, Nivedita Kundu and her husband, Ashish Kundu who is from TMC gathered a mob and surrounded the main entrance of the police station and started raising political slogan. They were creating problems for the voters and they wanted to create fear in them so that they don’t come to vote. This kind of culture can only be seen in West Bengal. They are habitual offender of offences like booth capturing. Here, they weren’t able to capture the booth or rig the elections, hence, they wanted to scare the voters. I have seen the blatant violation of law and order here. Action has been taken, they have been dispersed and the voting has been started again…”
Rashtriya Lok Janshakti Party leader Prince Raj says, “I appeal to people to come out and vote in large numbers. I am in the election field for sure, last time it was for myself but this time I am campaigning for the NDA candidates… We are an integral part of the NDA, we want PM Modi to be the PM for the third term. Opposition may say whatever they want, but there is no other option than PM Modi in this general election…”
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.”
On the preparation of Lok Sabha elections, SP City Himkar Singh says, “The polling is going on peacefully. There have not been any reports of violence. People are casting their votes. We have done a lot of preparations for this day. We have taken preventive actions against 9880 anti-social elements… On the input of ATS, SOG Amreli along with the ATS team, raided a factory on the outskirts of Amreli where Mephedrone drug worth Rs. 13 crores weighing around 6.5 kgs was seized. All the licensed weapons were deposited in the police stations… We have deployed sufficient force.”
Union Minister and BJP Lok Sabha candidate from Sambalpur, Dharmendra Pradhan holds a roadshow along with BJP Rengali assembly candidate, Nauri Nayak at Parmanpur in Rengali Assembly constituency under Sambalpur district, during campaign trail.
Chhattisgarh DGP Ashok Juneja with his wife Shashi Juneja cast their vote in Lok Sabha elections, in Raipur’s Anand Nagar today.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma arrives to cast his vote in Barpeta Parliamentary Constituency. NDA has fielded Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) candidate Phani Bhusan Choudhury against Congress’ Deep Bayan.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma casts his vote at a polling station in Barpeta Parliamentary Constituency. NDA has fielded Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) candidate Phani Bhusan Choudhury against Congress’ Deep Bayan.
A woman boycotting the voting says, “No development work has been done in our area, roads and bridges have not been built. The MP and MLA of the area are absent from here. The government will have to listen to us. We will sit here as long as the voting continues. We are boycotting the voting. …”
Union Minister Anurag Thakur says, “Those who are raising slogans of ‘vote jihad’ are supported by people doing ‘jihad’ from Pakistan. They talk of ‘vote jihad’ against PM Narendra Modi and BJP. I want to appeal to the people of the country to answer them through their votes…”
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge approved the candidature of Sher Singh Ghubaya as party candidate from the Firozpur parliamentary constituency for the Lok Sabha elections.
“We are seeing since morning that the central forces are trying to intimidate the voters. They are trying to stop the voters from giving their votes. We have also received certain complaints and taking care of that. We are also appealing the Election Commission of India to look into the matter,” says West Bengal minister and TMC leader Chandrima Bhattacharya.
Ankit Soni, a voter, casts his vote through his feet at a polling booth in Nadiad He says, “I lost both my hands due to electric shock 20 years ago. With the blessings of my teachers and guru, I did my graduation, CS… I appeal to people to come out and vote. ”
During a public gathering in Dhar, Madhya Pradesh, Prime Minister Narendra Modi says “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…”
Pranav Adani, Managing Director (Agro, Oil and Gas) Adani Group tweets, “India’s elections aren’t just the world’s largest. They are a remarkable showcase of diversity and unity, where every vote counts. I just voted, fulfilling my constitutional duty. Now it’s your turn! Make your voice heard. Cast your vote.”
BJP leader Rohan Gupta cast his vote at a polling booth in Ahmedabad, Gujarat today.
Rohan Gupta says, “…I urge everyone to cast their vote. This day can change your next five years. Go and cast your vote, and see how the nation has to be taken forward. I think voting is an act of patriotism…”
Addressing a public rally in Sitapur, Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath says, “It has become a fashion to abuse the Santana culture of India, to challenge the existence of Lord Ram and Lord Krishna. And about this, I will only say that ‘Vinash kale viprit buddhi’…”
Five generations of a family voted together at a polling station in Semli, Balrampur of Chhattisgarh.
Delhi BJP workers and leaders protest against Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, at ITO in Delhi. Delhi BJP chief Virendraa Sachdeva is leading the protest.
Former Congress leader Acharya Pramod Krishnam casts his vote at a polling booth in Sambhal. BJP’s Parameshvar Lal Saini is contesting against Samajwadi Party’s Zia Ur Rehman Barq at the Sambhal Lok Sabha Constituency.
Former Congress leader Acharya Pramod Krishnam says, “The world knows the activities Akhilesh Yadav and his party have been involved in. They think everyone is like them. I pray to God that Akhilesh’s future is bright. But his uncle is trying to destroy him. He should fight with them, not me…”
Former Chhattisgarh Deputy CM and Congress leader TS Singh Deo casts his vote at a polling booth in Ambikapur. BJP’s Chintamani Maharaj is contesting against Congress’ Shashi Singh Koram on the Surguja seat.
Former Chhattisgarh Deputy CM and Congress leader TS Singh Deo says, “The (400 paar) slogan is hollow. It is just a marketing strategy. When they realised that people were not accepting it, they stopped speaking about it…”
A verbal spat occurred between CPI(M) candidate from Murshidabad, Mohammed Salim and TMC supporters at a polling booth in CPI(M) in the Lok Sabha constituency.
Mohammed Salim says, “People are made to be threatened and scared. Police officers themselves do it. Even on the day of polling, voters are being stopped and threatened…”
Former Chhattisgarh CM and Congress candidate from Rajnandgaon Lok Sabha seat, Bhupesh Baghel, arrives at a polling booth in Patan to cast his vote along with his family.
He is contesting against BJP’s sitting MP and candidate Santosh Pandey from Rajnandgaon constituency.
Former Chhattisgarh CM and Congress candidate from Rajnandgaon Lok Sabha seat, Bhupesh Baghel says, “… I am going to cast my vote. The people are frustrated with inflation and unemployment. The BJP has no solution for these issues… Now, the people trust Congress’ manifesto, ‘Nyaypatra’…”
Goa CM Pramod Sawant says, “…I know that people are celebrating this festival of democracy with great enthusiasm…I am hopeful that there will be record voting in Goa this time – it will be up to 75%. People are voting for Viksit Bharat and Viksit Goa…BJP will win both seats in Goa.”
After joining BJP, former Congress leader Radhika Khera says, “The manner in which I was misbehaved with on the land of Kaushalya Mata for being a devotee of Ram, for having darshan of Ram Lalla, I would not have been able to reach here if I had not got the protection of the BJP government, the Modi government. Today’s Congress is not Mahatma Gandhi’s Congress, it is anti-Ram, anti-Hindu Congress…”
Actor Shekhar Suman joins BJP at the party headquarters in Delhi.
Goa CM Pramod Sawant cast his vote at a polling booth in Kothambi, of North Goa today.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses a public gathering in Dhar, Madhya Pradesh.
Adani group chairman Gautam Adani tweets, “Proud to have voted with my family today. Voting is a right, a privilege and a responsibility we all share as citizens of this great nation. Every vote is a powerful voice in our democracy. Cast your vote for shaping the future of India.”
Congress leader Mumtaz Patel says, “I request the citizens to exercise their right to vote… In the last 10 years, we have seen the BJP government. We have seen the trailer. We don’t want a dictatorship in the future…”
Chattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai casts his vote at a polling station in Jashpur.
Union Minister and BJP candidate from Ratnagiri-Sindhudurg Lok Sabha constituency Narayan Rane says, “I am working to bring employment here. In the coming 2 years, we will get engineering and food processing industries here… We will win 40-42 seats in Maharashtra.”
Indian Cricketer Ravindra Jadeja’s sister Naina Jadeja & father Anirudhsinh Jadeja cast their votes at a polling booth in Jamnagar. BJP’s sitting MP Poonamben Maadam is contesting against Congress’ JP Maraviya.
Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav, his wife and SP candidate from Mainpuri Lok Sabha Seat, Dimple Yadav cast their votes at a polling station in Saifai, Uttar Pradesh (Source: Samajwadi Party).
Indian Cricketer Ravindra Jadeja’s father Anirudhsinh Jadeja says, “Voting is our right and our responsibility. Whomsoever we prefer, but we should definitely vote…”
Indian Cricketer Ravindra Jadeja’s sister Naina Jadeja & father Anirudhsinh Jadeja cast their votes at a polling booth in Jamnagar. BJP’s sitting MP Poonamben Maadam is contesting against Congress’ JP Maraviya.
Union Minister and BJP candidate from Ratnagiri-Sindhudurg Lok Sabha constituency Narayan Rane arrives at a polling station in Kankavali to cast his vote with the family. Shiv Sena-UBT has fielded Vinayak Bhaurao Raut from the Ratnagiri-Sindhudurg Lok Sabha seat.
Congress leader Mumtaz Patel casts her vote at a polling booth in Bharuch. BJP’s sitting MP Mansukhbhai Vasava is contesting against Aam Aadmi Party’s Chaitar Vasava.
Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami says “Prime Minister Narendra Modi has also cast his vote. I want to appeal to everyone to come out and cast their votes for the completion of the resolution of Viksit Bharat and the upliftment of the people belonging to every section of the society and to make Narendra Modi the Prime Minister for the third time…”
Expelled BJP leader KS Eshwarappa and his family cast their vote in Shivamogga. He is contesting as an independent candidate from the Shimoga constituency. BJP has fielded party MP B.Y. Raghavendra as its candidate from here while Congress has fielded Geetha Shivarajkumar.
25.41% voter turnout till 11 am
Assam 27.34%
Bihar 24.41%
Chhattisgarh 29.90%
Dadra & Nagar Haveli And Daman & Diu 24.69%
Goa 30.94%
Gujarat 24.35%
Karnataka 24.48%
Madhya Pradesh 30.21%
Maharashtra 18.18%
Uttar Pradesh 26.12%
West Bengal 32.82%
Narhari Amin says, “…Voting is being held on 25 seats of Gujarat today. One of our candidates has already won from Surat. In 2014 and 2019, we won all 26 seats. But in 2024, we will get a lead bigger than what we got in 2019 on all seats. Our target is to win all seats with more than 5 lakh votes…”
Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai says “The third phase of voting for the LokSabhaElections2024 is underway today. I will visit my home village Bagiya in Jashpur district to cast my vote. I want to appeal to everyone to participate in the festival of democracy. The first, second and third phases turned out to be good for BJP. There is a positive environment across the country and people are supporting PM Modi…”
Adani group chairman Gautam Adani casts his vote for LokSabhaElections2024 at a polling booth in Ahmedabad.
After casting his vote in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, Adani group chairman Gautam Adani says, “Today is the festival of democracy and I appeal to people to come out and vote. India is moving forward and will continue to do so.”
Adani group chairman Gautam Adani shows his inked finger after casting his vote.
Adani group chairman Gautam Adani stands in a queue as he awaits his turn to cast his vote for the third phase.
Former Gujarat Deputy CM and BJP MP Narhari Amin shows the indelible ink mark on his finger after casting his vote at a polling booth in Ahmedabad.
Addressing a public rally in Khargone, PM Modi says, “Congress and INDI alliance are not concerned about our faith or national interest. There is competition amongst them to make anti-national statements. After every phase, Congress’ love for Pakistan is increasing… A former Congress CM said that our army does terror attacks and Pakistan is innocent… Another Congress leader said that Pakistan was not behind the Mumbai terror attacks… Another leader of the alliance said that Pakistan is not wearing any bangles… I want to ask Shehzade what is the intention of his partners who are making these statements… So much love for Pakistan and so much hatred for our army?…”
Police detained JD(S) workers who were protesting against Karnataka Deputy CM and Congress leader DK Shivakumar and state govt over allegations made by BJP leader and advocate Devaraje Gowda yesterday in connection with Prajwal Revanna obscene video case.
Adani group chairman Gautam Adani arrives at a polling booth in Ahmedabad, Gujarat to cast his vote.
Senior Congress leader and party candidate from Rajgarh says, “Congress workers are being pushed outside the 100-metre radius. BJP leaders are within the 100-metre radius and are with banners & posters of Lord Ram. They have Congress leader Pankaj Yadav at Police station but BJP people with more criminal tendencies are roaming free. At polling booth no. 24 in Chachaura, machine says that 50 votes have been cast when just 11 votes were cast there. What is this?” “This is my last election because I am 77-years-old. New people should be given a chance,” he further says.
JD(S) workers stage a protest against Karnataka Deputy CM and Congress leader DK Shivakumar and state govt over allegations made by BJP leader and advocate Devaraje Gowda yesterday. The protesters allege that the obscene videos of Prajwal Revanna were scripted by Congress.
SP chief Akhilesh Yadav says, “We hope that the Election Commission will take action on the complaints that are coming. It is being heard at many places that BJP workers, leaders want to capture the booth. I saw an official here who was abusing people… I will appeal to the voters to vote in large numbers and remove this government…”
After casting his vote for LokSabhaElections2024, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge says “I have been casting votes for the last 50 years…In Karnataka, we are going to get a majority, as per the reports of DK Shivakumar. The Bengaluru seat was a little tough for us but we will get clarity once more data is received…”
Samajwadi Party leader Dharmendra Yadav says, “The biggest issue before the country is to save the Constitution of the country. If the Constitution is saved then democracy will be saved, if democracy is saved then reservation will be saved…INDIA alliance will get a lead in this election…”
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.”
Samajwadi Party MP and candidate from Mainpuri Dimple Yadav says, “People of every section are feeling neglected and the way unemployment is continuously increasing, the way inflation is continuously increasing, the way the value of rupee is continuously falling in the international market, I think there is a huge deficiency and a huge flaw in the Bharatiya Janata Party…I think it is a fight of political ideology, fight for the protection of the Constitution and the protection of democracy.”
BJP candidate from South Goa Lok Sabha seat, Pallavi Dempo cast her vote along with her family. She is contesting against the Congress candidate from the South Goa Lok Sabha seat, Captain Viriato Fernandes.
During an election campaign, 5T chairman and BJD leader VK Pandian meets people in Sheragada, Ganjam.
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…”
Congress national president Mallikarjun Kharge casts his vote at a polling station in Kalaburagi. Congress has fielded party chief Mallikarjun Kharge’s son-in-law Radhakrishna Doddamani from Kalaburagi constituency and BJP has fielded Umesh G Jadhav.
5T chairman and BJD leader VK Pandian addresses a large gathering in Sheragada, Ganjam.
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…”
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses a public rally in Madhya Pradesh’s Khargone.
After casting his vote, SP chief Akhilesh Yadav says, “…BJP is going to have a very bad defeat because farmers, youth, businessmen, people of every section are upset with them.”
On PM Modi’s ‘100-day plan’, Congress General Secretary in-charge Communications, Jairam Ramesh says, “He will become an ex-PM on 4th June. He will be ousted, he is not going to get the mandate. He knows it. This is all just a show-off. He makes tall claims…The truth is that he can sit back comfortably after 4th June because he will not be a PM anymore.”
Former Bihar CM and RJD leader Lalu Prasad Yadav says, “The votes are on our side… They are saying that there will be ‘Jungle Raj’ because they are scared, they are trying to instigate… They want to finish the Constitution and democracy… ‘Are toh reservation toh milna chahiye Musalmano ko, pura’…”
Goa Governor PS Sreedharan Pillai along with the First Lady Adv. Reetha Sreedharan cast his vote.
He says, “Indian democracy is considered as the largest. After the 1977 elections, the world accepted India as the mother of democracy. The crux of democracy depends on the supremacy of the people… As far as people are concerned, this (polling day) is their day… I am also happy that I have shifted my vote from Kerala to here… Everybody wants India to become the ‘Vishwaguru’. Before the arrival of the Portuguese and British people, we were the Vishwaguru. 29% of the world trade was controlled by our country. Now, we are the fifth economy in the world… So, we are progressing… I request the people of Goa to not miss this opportunity and cast their vote…”
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.”
Congress General Secretary in-charge Communications, Jairam Ramesh says, “…After the first phase itself, it became clear that decisive mandate will be with the INDIA Alliance. The same will be seen even after the third phase of polling…We never won Surat seat in Gujarat after 1984. There, our candidate was made to withdraw nomination by force and threat. The Independent candidates were also made to withdraw their nominations. BJP is so rattled…even at the seat where we never won after 1984. This shows the ground reality…everyone is upset with the 10 years of ‘anyay kaal’.”
Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav, his wife and SP candidate from Mainpuri Lok Sabha Seat, Dimple Yadav leave from a polling station in Saifai, Uttar Pradesh after casting their votes.
Delhi LG VK Saxena casts his vote at a polling station in Prakash Higher Secondary School.
After casting his vote, Former Karnataka CM and BJP candidate from Haveri, Basavaraj Bommai says, “I appeal to people to come out and vote and participate in this festival of democracy…”
Congress national president Mallikarjun Kharge casts his vote at a polling station in Kalaburagi. Congress has filed Radhakrishna from Kalaburagi constituency and BJP has fielded Umesh G Jadhav.
Former Karnataka CM and BJP candidate from Haveri, Basavaraj Bommai casts his vote for the third phase of #LokSabhaElections2024
He faces Congress candidate, Anandswamy Gaddadevarmath here.
NCP-SCP candidate from Baramati Lok Sabha seat, Supriya Sule says, “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…”
A presiding officer at a polling booth in Supaul passed away allegedly due to heart attack. He has been identified as Shailendra Kumar. Doctor says, “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.”
Congress national president Mallikarjun Kharge casts his vote at a polling station in Gundugurthi village in Kalaburagi. Congress has filed Radhakrishna from Kalaburagi constituency and BJP has fielded Umesh G Jadhav.
BJP leader K.S. Eshwarappa and his family cast their vote in Shivamogga. He is contesting as an independent candidate from Shimoga constituency. BJP has fielded party MP B.Y. Raghavendra as its candidate from here while Congress has fielded Geetha Shivarajkumar.
State Minister and Congress leader Priyank Kharge says, “I am very confident that the Congress government is going to be extremely triumphant… The last 10 years of Modi’s tenure have been disastrous for India and for Kalaburagi. The people are quite disappointed and this time they will vote for progress.”
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge says “All the businessmen and the poor people will together make Congress win this time. People are regretting that they made a mistake last time and they will elect Congress party with a huge majority…”
Women voters sing folk songs as they arrive to cast their votes at a polling booth in Vidisha Lok Sabha constituency. (Video: Office of Shivraj Singh Chouhan)
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.”
Former Karnataka CM and BJP candidate from Haveri, Basavaraj Bommai stands in a queue as he awaits his turn to cast his vote for the third phase of #LokSabhaElections2024
He faces Congress candidate, Anandswamy Gaddadevarmath here. BJP’s Shivkumar Udasi is the sitting MP from the constituency.
Union Minister and BJP candidate from Dharwad, Pralhad Joshi speaks on ‘obscene videos’ case involving JD(S) MP Prajwal Revanna. He says, “…It is a very serious case. We urge the state government because they have failed in detaining him. Even though the clipping came out well in advance, they waited for Gowda belt to vote and after they allowed him to go outside. Had they filed the FIR and informed the Central Government, we would have detained him. But they did not do it.” He also says, “We will win 14 out of 14 seats (in the state)”
CP-SCP MP and candidate from Baramati Lok Sabha seat, Supriya Sule shows her inked finger after casting her vote at a polling station in Baramati, Maharashtra.
NCP has fielded Sunetra Pawar, wife of Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar from Baramati.
Union Minister and BJP candidate from Dharwad, Pralhad Joshi casts his vote at polling booth number 111 in Hubballi, Dharwad. Congress has fielded Vinod Asooti from Dharwad Lok Sabha constituency.
NCP-SCP candidate from Baramati Lok Sabha seat, Supriya Sule casts her vote at a polling booth in Baramati NCP has fielded Sunetra Pawar, wife of Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar from Baramati.
10.57% turnout till 9 am for phase 3
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%
Former Karnataka CM and BJP candidate from Belagavi, Jagadish Shettar arrives at a polling station in Vishveshwaraya Nagar, Belagavi. Congress has fielded Mrinal R Hebbalkar from the Belagavi Lok Sabha seat.
Jyotiraditya Scindia, Union Minister and BJP candidate from Guna arrives at a polling booth in Shivpuri to cast his vote.
BJP candidate from Mainpuri Lok Sabha seat Jaiveer Singh offers prayer at Sheetla Mata Mandir. BJP’s Jaiveer Singh is contesting against Samajwadi Party’s candidate Dimple Yadav.
BJP candidate from Mainpuri Lok Sabha seat Jaiveer Singh says, “Today is the festival of democracy. Everyone should go out and vote for development and rule of law in Mainpuri…”
Madhya Pradesh Governor Mangubhai Patel says, “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 and his family cast their votes at a polling booth in Navsari, Gujarat. BJP has fielded its sitting MP CR Paatil from the constituency. He faces Congress’ Naishadhbhai Bhupatbhai Desai here.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah greets people after casting his vote.
Union HM and senior BJP leader Amit Shah is the party’s candidate from the Gandhinagar Lok Sabha seat. Congress has fielded its party secretary Sonal Patel from Gandhinagar.
After casting his vote in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, Union HM Amit Shah says, “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.”
Rahul says, “I have voted earlier too (for earlier elections). It feels great…
A PwD (Persons with Disabilities) voter, Rahul brought to a polling booth in Kasganj by his father to cast his vote in the third phase.
Union HM Amit Shah says, “Today is the voting for the third phase of Lok Sabha elections. I would like to make a heartfelt appeal to all the voters across the country and also to the voters of Gujarat to come forward and participate in this festival of democracy and elect a stable government that provides a safe, prosperous country. 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.”
Former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister and BJP candidate from Vidisha, Shivraj Singh Chouhan offers prayers to Narmada river after casting his vote. Congress has fielded Pratap Bhanu Sharma from here Vidisha. BJP’s Ramakant Bhargava is the sitting MP from the seat.
On alleged detaining of candidates, Morena BSP candidate Ramesh Chandra Garg says, “This is the first election of my life. I don’t even know the electoral process. The SP called me yesterday and asked me to come to the police lines at 7 am. So, I came to understand why I had been called. I am yet to vote…”
Union Home Minister Amit Shah shows victory sign after casting his vote.
Union HM and senior BJP leader Amit Shah is the party’s candidate from the Gandhinagar Lok Sabha seat. Congress has fielded its party secretary Sonal Patel from Gandhinagar.
Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav says, “I appeal to all voters…to cast their vote in large numbers…Voting is our constitutional right…Madhya Pradesh is a land of peace. All arrangements are in place, voting is going on peacefully…Their (Rahul Gandhi’s) family ruled for almost 60 years. Still, he is scaring people and threatening them that Constitution would be changed. Nehru family has made the maximum amendments to the Constitution. He should apologise for his statement…”
State Minister Priyank Kharge casts his vote at a polling station in Gundugurthi village in Kalaburagi. Congress has filed Radhakrishna from Kalaburagi constituency and BJP has fielded Umesh G Jadhav.
On alleged detaining of candidates, Congress candidate from Morena Lok Sabha seat Satyapal Singh says, “I spoke to the SP yesterday night. He said that there should be peaceful voting in Morena and leaders of main parties have to be with the police in the Police lines. Congress believes in democracy… This is a democracy and nobody can detain candidates. We are cooperating with the system…”
Union Home Minister Amit Shah along with his wife Sonal Shah, offers prayers at the Kameshwar Mahadev temple in Ahmedabad, Gujarat after casting his vote.
NCP-SCP chief Sharad Pawar leaves from a polling booth in Baramati after casting his vote. NCP-SCP has fielded Supriya Sule from the Baramati seat. NCP has fielded Sunetra Pawar, wife of Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar from Baramati.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah, his family members show their inked fingers after casting their votes 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 Minister and BJP candidate from Agra Lok Sabha constituency, SP Singh Baghel casts his vote for the #LokSabhaElection2024 Samajwadi Party has fielded Suresh Chand Kardam from Agra.
NCP-SCP chief Sharad Pawar casts his vote at a polling booth in Baramati NCP-SCP has fielded Supriya Sule from the Baramati seat. NCP has fielded Sunetra Pawar, wife of Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar from Baramati.
Union Minister and BJP candidate from Ratnagiri–Sindhudurg constituency, Narayan Rane offers prayers at a temple in his village, in Sindhudurg district. Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Vinayak Raut is the sitting MP and party’s candidate from the constituency.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah casts his vote for the #LokSabhaElections2024 at a polling booth in Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Union HM and senior BJP leader Amit Shah is the party’s candidate from the Gandhinagar Lok Sabha seat. Congress has fielded its party secretary Sonal Patel from Gandhinagar.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah along with his family members stand in a queue as they await their turn to cast their votes for the #LokSabhaElections2024 at a polling booth in Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
Union HM and senior BJP leader Amit Shah is the party’s candidate from the Gandhinagar Lok Sabha seat. Congress has fielded its party secretary Sonal Patel from Gandhinagar.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah along with his family members arrives at a polling booth in Ahmedabad, Gujarat Union HM and senior BJP leader Amit Shah is the party’s candidate from the Gandhinagar Lok Sabha seat. Congress has fielded its party secretary Sonal Patel from Gandhinagar.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrives at a polling booth in Ahmedabad, Gujarat to cast his vote for #LokSabhaElections2024
Union HM and senior BJP leader Amit Shah is the party’s candidate from the Gandhinagar Lok Sabha seat. Congress has fielded its party secretary Sonal Patel from Gandhinagar.
On alleged detaining of candidates, Morena SP Shailendra Singh Chouhan says, “The voting is going on peacefully… We have checked the sensitive polling booths… There is no issue anywhere… We are not detaining anyone. The candidates decide through mutual understanding that there should not be any issue… There has been a system here that the police make arrangements, they (candidates) come, sit together, and stay here during the voting. And then they cast their vote towards the end…”
Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar, his mother Asha Pawar, and his wife-NCP candidate from Baramati Lok Sabha Constituency Sunetra Pawar cast their votes at a polling booth in the constituency, earlier this morning. NCP-SCP leader Supriya Sule is the sitting MP and the party candidate from the constituency.
Maharashtra: NCP-SCP chief Sharad Pawar casts his vote at a polling booth in Baramati NSP-SCP has fielded Supriya Sule from the Baramati seat. NCP has fielded Sunetra Pawar, wife of Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar from Baramati
BJP MLA from Jamnagar, Rivaba Jadeja casts her vote at polling station number 122, Pandit Deendayal Vidya Bhawan for the third phase of #LokSabhaElection2024 Congress has fielded JP Maraviya from the Jamnagar Lok Sabha seat and BJP has fielded Poonamben Maadam.
NCP-SCP chief Sharad Pawar leaves from a polling booth in Baramati after casting his vote. NSP-SCP has fielded Supriya Sule from the Baramati seat. NCP has fielded Sunetra Pawar, wife of Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar from Baramati
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel casts his vote for the #LokSabhaElections2024 at a polling booth in Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
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…”
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel stands in a queue as he awaits his turn to cast vote for the #LokSabhaElections2024 at a polling booth in Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
Anuj Patel, the son of Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, casts his vote at a polling booth in Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
Union Health Minister and BJP candidate from Porbandar, Mansukh Mandaviya casts his vote at a Hanol Primary School, Booth number 12, in Porbandar. Congress has fielded Lalit Vasoya from this seat.
Former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister and BJP candidate from Vidisha, Shivraj Singh Chouhan & his family cast their votes at a polling booth in Sehore. Congress has fielded Pratap Bhanu Sharma from here Vidisha. BJP’s Ramakant Bhargava is the sitting MP from the seat.
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…”
Voters of Dhubri Ghat in Assam, use boats to arrive at a polling booth to cast their votes during the third phase
Maharashtra: Actor Riteish Deshmukh and his wife Genelia Deshmukh cast votes at a polling booth in Latur. NDA has fielded sitting MP Sudhakar Tukaram Shrangare against INDIA Alliance’s Kalge Shivaji Bandappa.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah meets people at a residential society in Ahmedabad, Gujarat Union HM and senior BJP leader Amit Shah is the party’s candidate from the Gandhinagar Lok Sabha seat. Congress has fielded its party secretary Sonal Patel from Gandhinagar
PM Narendra Modi tweets, “Voted in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections! Urging everyone to do so as well and strengthen our democracy.”
A young girl who presented a sketch of PM Modi to him, says, “I made this on my own. He saw my sketch, asked for a pen, and gave me an autograph. I am delighted.”
An elderly woman ties rakhi to PM Modi as he greets people after casting his vote for #LokSabhaElections2024 at a polling booth in Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Porbandar, Gujarat: After casting his vote, Union Minister and BJP candidate from Porbandar, Mansukh Mandaviya says, “When I was casting my vote, I was only thinking about the welfare of the people for the country and ‘Viksit Bharat’ under the leadership of PM Modi. I hope that the BJP comes to power with more than 400 seats. I want to appeal to the people of Gujarat to come out and cast their votes…”
Sia Patel, who presented PM Narendra Modi his portrait when he came to cast his vote, shares her experience. She says, “I asked him for his autograph. I was waiting for this day. I can’t describe it in words. He simply gave me autograph. I had been waiting for this day ever since I made the portrait. I can’t describe it in words. It was a great experience.”
Prime Minister Narendra Modi greets people after casting his vote for #LokSabhaElections2024 at a polling booth in Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Ahmedabad, Gujarat: Uttar Pradesh Governor 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’…”
Gujarat Home Minister Harsh Sanghvi casts his vote at a polling booth in Navsari Lok Sabha constituency, Gujarat for the third phase of #LokSabhaElections2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has fielded its state unit chief CR Patil from Navsari seat and the Indian National Congress (INC) has fielded Naishadh Desai.
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…”
Prime Minister Narendra Modi shares a light-hearted moment with a child as he greets people after casting his vote at a polling booth in Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Prime Minister Narendra Modi shows his inked finger after casting his vote at a polling booth in Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Prime Minister Narendra Modi greets people after casting his vote for #LokSabhaElections2024 at a polling booth in Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Union Home Minister Amit Shah is also present.
Congress Lok Sabha candidate from Solapur Praniti Shinde says, “I have been roaming around in the constituency for the last 2 months. The people have anger towards the BJP because they have not delivered the promises they made… These are my first Lok Sabha elections… People have supported me because they had faith in my work…”
Gujarat Home Minister Harsh Sanghvi casts his vote at a polling booth in Navsari Lok Sabha constituency, Gujarat for the third phase of #LokSabhaElections2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has fielded its state unit chief CR Patil from Navsari seat and the Indian National Congress (INC) has fielded Naishadh Desai.
PM Narendra Modi asks media personnel to take care of their health while covering #LokSabhaElection2024 “You should drink more water and it will be good for your health and will also give you energy…,” says PM Modi
After casting his vote, PM Modi says, “India’s election process, election management is an example for the world’s democracies to learn from. The world’s biggest universities should do a case study. There are elections in around 64 countries and there should be a comparison of all of them. This year is like a celebration of democracy… I again tell the countrymen to vote in large numbers and celebrate the festival of democracy.”
Former Maharashtra CM and Congress leader Sushil Kumar Shinde says, “This is a festival of democracy. All the citizens are a part of this festival. I am sure that our democracy will remain strong… ‘Sarva Dharma Sambhaav’ will remain alive…”
On ‘obscene videos’ case involving JD(S) MP Prajwal Revanna, Karnataka BJP chief BY Vijayendra says, “…We have already condemned this act. BJP never supports this kind of attitude, this kind of activity. But the manner in which the Congress party is using it, had the Congress party wished, they could have stopped Prajwal Revanna from leaving the country. But Congress didn’t do it…They were waiting for the timing. So, Congress has nothing to do with the issue, Congress wants to politicise it…That is vert annoying…”
After casting his vote, PM Modi says, “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…”
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.
PM Narendra Modi says, “Today is voting for 3rd phase of #LokSabhaElection2024. I appeal to countrymen that they should vote in large numbers.”
After casting his vote, State BJP chief B.Y. Vijayendra says, “…Everyone’s decision is one and the same – to be with PM Modi…He should be the PM once again in the interest of the nation. So, that is the atmosphere amongst all voters. I am confident that despite there being a Congress government in Karnataka, people support the BJP.”
“Independent candidates will not make any difference for the party. This will not have any impact on BY Raghavendra. He has done good work…So, he will win with more than 2.5 lakh votes,” he further says.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi signs a portrait of him as he arrives at a polling booth in Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Prime Minister Narendra Modi greets people after casting his vote for #LokSabhaElections2024 at a polling booth in Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Union Home Minister Amit Shah is also present.
Samajwadi Party leader Ram Gopal Yadav says, “The BJP has destroyed the economy of the country. The foreign debt is five times more than it was in the time of the previous 14 Prime Ministers. In the Hunger Index, we are below 150… Even Bangladesh and Sri Lanka are above us. Look at the happiness index, employment and poverty. The slogan for ‘400 paar’ is to keep the party workers motivated…”
Prime Minister Narendra Modi shows his inked finger after casting his vote at a polling booth in Ahmedabad, Gujarat
After casting his vote at a polling station in Supaul, Bihar, BJP leader Shahnawaz Hussain says, “The voting for the third phase has started and I have cast my vote. ‘Pehle matdaan phir jalpaan’. This vote will strengthen the country and will help India become a developed country…I appeal to the people of the country to come out and cast their votes…”
Prime Minister Narendra Modi casts his vote for #LokSabhaElections2024 at Nishan Higher Secondary School in Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Former Karnataka CM BS Yediyurappa and his sons – state BJP chief BY Vijayendra and sitting MP & party candidate from Shimoga, BY Raghavendra – cast their votes at a polling booth in Shivamogga. Congress has fielded Geetha Shivarajkumar and BJP’s K.S. Eshwarappa is contesting as an independent candidate.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives at Nishan Higher Secondary School in Ahmedabad, Gujarat to cast his vote for #LokSabhaElections2024
Prime Minister Narendra Modi greets people as he arrives at a polling booth in Ahmedabad, Gujarat to cast his vote
Shivamogga, Karnataka: BJP MP and party candidate from Shimoga, B.Y. Raghavendra says, “I am very happy, there is a very good atmosphere regarding BJP. I request the voters of our constituency and our state to cast your vote in the interest of the nation…I think we will reach a good percentage…The fight is between two national parties, it is not a question of 10-12 independent candidates…” Congress has fielded Geetha Shivarajkumar and BJP’s K.S. Eshwarappa is contesting as an independent candidate here.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi greets people as he arrives at a polling booth in Ahmedabad, Gujarat to cast his vote for #LokSabhaElections2024
Union Home Minister Amit Shah is also present.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives at a polling booth in Ahmedabad, Gujarat to cast his vote for #LokSabhaElections2024
Union Home Minister Amit Shah is also present.
Shivamogga: Former Karnataka CM and senior BJP leader BS Yediyurappa says, “We are going to win a minimum of 25 Lok Sabha seats. Atmosphere is very good…(BY) Raghavendra will win with a margin of more than 2.5 Lakh votes. There is no doubt about it.” His son and sitting MP B.Y. Raghavendra is the party candidate from here. Congress has fielded Geetha Shivarajkumar and BJP’s K.S. Eshwarappa is contesting as an independent candidate.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah at Nishan Higher Secondary School in Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will arrive here to cast his vote for #LokSabhaElections2024
Maharashtra: Congress leader Amit Deshmukh and his wife Aditi Deshmukh cast their votes at a polling booth in Latur. While BJP has fielded sitting MP Sudhakar Shrangare from here, he faces Congress’ Kalge Bandappa here.
Surat: Gujarat Home Minister Harsh Sanghavi arrives at a polling booth to cast his vote. Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has fielded its state unit chief CR Patil from Navsari seat and the Indian National Congress (INC) has fielded Naishadh Desai.
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.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrives at Nishan Higher Secondary School in Ahmedabad, Gujarat Prime Minister Narendra Modi will also arrive here to cast his vote for #LokSabhaElections2024
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…”
Former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister and BJP candidate from Vidisha, Shivraj Singh Chouhan offers prayers at his residence in Jait village of Sehore.
Latur, Maharashtra: Amit Deshmukh, Congress leader says, “I request all the voters to come out in mass and cast their vote as much possible…”
Karnataka: BJP candidate Dr Umesh Jadhav shows the indelible ink mark on his finger after casting his vote at a polling booth in Kalaburagi. Congress has fielded party chief Mallikarjun Kharge’s son-in-law Radhakrishna Doddamani against him from here.
Chandigarh: On the preparation for the Lok Sabha Election, Punjab’s Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Sibin C says, “In Punjab, there are 24,433 polling stations. After analysing we have found that 5,000 are critical polling stations. We have met all the requirements. We have commissioned the CAPF, and 25 companies have already reached us…All the other demands will be fulfilled…”
Karnataka: Preparations underway for the third phase of Lok Sabha polls; visuals from the Haveri Lok Sabha constituency Former Karnataka CM and BJP leader Basawaraj Bommai is a candidate from here.
Bihar: Preparations underway for the third phase of Lok Sabha polls; visuals from booth number 151 in the Khagaria Lok Sabha constituency Polling will begin at 7:00 am in Bihar’s 5 constituencies, in the third phase of the 2024 general elections.
Mainpuri, Uttar Pradesh: DM Avinash Krishna Singh said, “We have made complete preparations for the elections… To conduct the elections in a peaceful manner, the entire district has been divided into 163 sectors and 28 zones… Tight security arrangements have been made at all polling stations…”
Hyderabad, Telangana: Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma said, “What I have seen in Telangana, definitely BJP is going to come to Telangana with a huge margin…There is excitement and enthusiasm among the workers.”
Gujarat: Security tightened in Ahmedabad. Prime Minister Narendra Modi to cast his vote at Nishan Higher Secondary School in Ahmedabad- designated as a polling booth – today in the third phase of #LokSabhaElctions2024
Gujarat: Neeraj Kumar Badgujar, JCP Ahmedabad says, “All the arrangements have been made and the forces are deployed…”
Assam: Preparations underway for the third phase of Lok Sabha polls; visuals from booth number 88 in the Dhubri Lok Sabha constituency Assam’s 4 constituencies will undergo polling in the third phase of the 2024 general elections. #LokSabhaElctions2024
West Bengal: Mock poll underway at a polling booth in Jangipur, Murshidabad. BJP candidate Dhananjay Ghosh will cast his vote at this polling station. TMC has fielded Khalilur Rahman from here, Congress has fielded Md Murtoja Hossain.
Uttar Pradesh: Preparations underway for the third phase of Lok Sabha polls; visuals from booth number 220 in Saifai under Mainpuri Lok Sabha Constituency Uttar Pradesh’s 10 constituencies will undergo polling in the third phase of the 2024 general elections.
Maharashtra: Mock poll underway for the third phase of Lok Sabha polls; visuals from booth number 222 under Baramati Lok Sabha constituency Maharashtra’s 11 constituencies will undergo polling in the third phase of the 2024 general elections.
Madhya Pradesh BJP President and candidate from Khajuraho Lok Sabha constituency VD Sharma says, “It is the third phase of polling today. I appeal to all voters to encourage people to vote in large numbers…Every vote counts…”
Maharashtra: Mock poll underway for the third phase of Lok Sabha polls; visuals from booth number 160, 171, 172 & 173 under Solapur Lok Sabha constituency Maharashtra’s 11 constituencies will undergo polling in the third phase of the 2024 general elections.
Madhya Pradesh: Before the third phase of Lok Sabha elections, preparations are being made at polling booth numbers 246, 247 in Gwalior.
Saifai, Uttar Pradesh: “I will cast my vote at Saifai Primary School, along with my entire family…I appeal to the voters to remove BJP to save the Constitution, protect reservations, for employment and alleviate poverty..,” says Samajwadi Party leader Ram Gopal Yadav
Saifai, Uttar Pradesh: Akshay Yadav, SP candidate from Firozabad says, “I appeal to everyone to cast their vote. Voting is your right…”
Union Minister and BJP leader Parshottam Rupala offers prayer at a temple in Amreli ahead of casting his vote for the third phase of #LokSabhaElections2024
Bharatbhai Manubhai Sutariya is the BJP candidate from the Amreli Lok Sabha seat and while Congress has fielded Jennyben Thummar from here
25 Parliamentary constituencies of the state will go to polls today. BJP candidate from Surat, Mukesh Dalal was elected unopposed from his seat.
Maharashtra: Mock poll underway for the third phase of Lok Sabha polls; visuals from booth number 137 under Shimoga Lok Sabha constituency Karnataka’s 14 constituencies will undergo polling in the third phase of the 2024 general elections.
Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh: Former Congress leader Acharya Pramod Krishnam says, “There is a wave for Narendra Modi across the country. People of the country believe that for the future, upliftment, self-respect and pride of India, it is important for PM Modi to become the Prime Minister for the third time…”
Gujarat: Preparations are underway at Nishan Higher Secondary School in Ahmedabad where PM Modi will cast his vote for the the third phase of #LokSabhaElctions2024 today
25 Parliamentary constituencies of the state will go to polls today. BJP candidate from Surat, Mukesh Dalal was elected unopposed from his seat.
West Bengal: Voters begin forming queues outside a polling booth in Jangipur, Murshidabad. Voting for the third phase of #LokSabhaElections2024
Former Karnataka CM and BJP leader BS Yediyurappa says, “We are going to win a minimum 25 to 26 Lok Sabha constituency…”
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