A total of 695 candidates from eight states to contest elections in Phase 5 of the Lok Sabha Elections 2024. 1586 nominations were filed for 49 Parliamentary Constituencies going for polls in Phase 5.

The updated approximate voter turnout figures for polling in the third phase of the General Elections stand at 65.68 per cent. The same shall continue to be updated by the field level officers and will be available PC-wise live at VTR App.

In the third phase of elections, the voter turnout remained low, similar to the previous rounds, raising concerns.

The Election Commission of India has doubled up its voter participation interventions to overcome the small drop in turnout in the first two phases of Lok Sabha polls.

Addressing a big rally at the GIC ground Saturday afternoon Bahujan Samaj Party supremo Mayawati lashed out at the ruling Bhartiya Janata Party, the Congress, and the Samajwadi Party.

As a beacon of electoral integrity and transparency, the Election Commission of India exemplifies its commitment to conducting general elections of the highest standards, offering a golden bridge for global Election Management Bodies to witness democratic excellence first-hand. The Election Commission of India fosters international cooperation by organising the Election Visitors’ Programme during the ongoing Lok Sabha Elections 2024.