On Tuesday voter turnout recorded 10% by 9 am as the third phase of voting for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections kicked off today, encompassing 93 constituencies spread across 11 states and Union Territories. With over 1,300 candidates, including 120 women, in the fray, this phase is deemed critical in shaping the political landscape of the nation.
At 11 am, 25.4% 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.
Union home minister Amit Shah, contesting for a second term from Gujarat’s Gandhinagar, and Union ministers Jyotiraditya Scindia (Guna, Madhya Pradesh), Mansukh Mandaviya (Porbandar, Gujarat), and Pralhad Joshi (Dharwad, Karnataka).
Uttar Pradesh records 26% voter turnout till 11 am. Polling figures show 12.74 % turnout at the reserved Agra seat and 12.34 % at Mainpuri by 9am Baramati LS seat has reported 5.77 % polling in the first two hours ending 9am.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah cast his vote in Ahmedabad, Gujarat for the third phase of the Lok Sabha elections. Amit Shah was accompanied by his wife, son Jay Shah, at the polling booth at the Sub-Zonal office near Kameshwar Mahadev Temple, Naranpura area.
“In the third phase of the Lok Sabha Election, I appeal to all the voters who are going to cast their votes today to accept voting as a duty towards contributing to nation-building. Once again, vote for a corruption-free, caste-free, and dynasticism-free system. Elect a government that has experience in public welfare and a blueprint for a developed India,” said Amit Shah.
Vote Percentage 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%
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