All India Voter Turnout: 57.82% (as of 9.00 PM)
An approximate voter turnout of 57.82% was recorded as of 9 pm on Monday in 49 constituencies in six states and two Union Territories in the fifth phase of Lok Sabha elections.
While Maharashtra recorded the lowest voter turnout, with 49.69% voters exercising their franchise, West Bengal recorded the highest voting percentage with 73.06%.
Bihar: 53.07%
J&K: 55.49%
Jharkhand: 63.06%
Ladakh: 68.47%
Maharashtra: 49.69%
Odisha: 61.27%
Uttar Pradesh: 57.79%
West Bengal: 73.06%
Mumbai Sees Second Highest Voter Turnout In 30 Years
Mumbai recorded its second highest voter turnout in 30 years at 52.4% as of 11:30 pm on Tuesday, but failed to match 2019 turnout.
Maximum City, Minimum Voter Turnout
Mumbai witnessed voting during the fifth phase of the Lok Sabha Elections, with a voter turnout of only 47.62% as of 7 pm, the lowest in ten years. In 2019 elections, the city saw a record 55.28% of voter turnout.
Baramulla Constituency Sees The Highest Turnout In The Last 8 Lok Sabha
Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla Parliament Constituency sees the highest turnout in the last 8 Lok Sabha elections with 54.49% voter turnout. Earlier, in the fourth phase, Srinagar PC partly recorded voter turnout of 38.49%, highest in many decades. This was the first general election in the valley after the abrogation of Article 370 and the enactment of the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019.
Mumbai Voter Turnout-Average: 47.62% (as of 7.00 PM)
Mumbai North: 46.91%
Mumbai North Central: 47.46%
Mumbai North East: 48.67%
Mumbai North West: 49.79%
Mumbai South: 44.63%
Mumbai South Central: 48.26%
All India Voter Turnout: 57.42% (as of 7.00 PM)
An approximate voter turnout of 57.42% was recorded as of 7 pm on Monday in 49 constituencies in six states and two Union Territories in the fifth phase of Lok Sabha elections.
While Maharashtra recorded the lowest voter turnout, with 48.8% voters exercising their franchise, West Bengal recorded the highest voting percentage with 73%.
Bihar: 52.55%
J&K: 54.21%
Jharkhand: 63%
Ladakh: 67.15%
Maharashtra: 48.88%
Odisha: 60.72%
Uttar Pradesh: 57.68%
West Bengal: 73%
Polling Concludes In Bihar's Chapra & West Bengal's Hoogly
As polling concludes in Bihar's Chapra & West Bengal's Hoogly for the fifth phase of the Lok Sabha Seats, the officials are seen sealing the EVMs and the VVPATS at the polling booths.
Chief Electoral Officer Of Maharashtra Urges Voters To Queue Before 6 PM Deadline
Voting in Mumbai for the fifth phase of Lok Sabha elections will be open until 6 pm. This means that people in line before 6 pm will be able to vote. S. Chockalingam, Chief Electoral Officer of Maharashtra, urged everyone to join the queue before the 6 pm deadline to vote.
Uddhav Thackeray Urges Voters To Stay Patient Amid Polling Delays
Uddhav Thackeray, former Maharashtra Chief Minister & Shiv Sena (UBT) chief says, urged voters to stay patient amid delay at polling booths. "I have seen that voters are going in huge numbers at the voting centre but due to inconvenience they had to go back. A lot of time is being taken inside so that they are not able to vote. I request all the voters that even if it takes time please go to the voting centres and cast your vote," he told the media.
Mumbai Voter Turnout-Average: 47.5% (as of 5.00 PM)
Mumbai North: 46.9%
Mumbai North Central: 47.3%
Mumbai North East: 48.6%
Mumbai North West: 49.8%
Mumbai South: 44.2%
Mumbai South Central: 48.2%
All India Voter Turnout: 56.7% (as of 5.00 PM)
An approximate voter turnout of 56.68% was recorded as of 5 pm on Monday in 49 constituencies in six states and two Union Territories in the fifth phase of Lok Sabha elections.
While Maharashtra recorded the lowest voter turnout, with 48.66% voters exercising their franchise, West Bengal recorded the highest voting percentage with 73%.
Bihar: 52.35%
J&K: 54.21%
Jharkhand: 61.90%
Ladakh: 67.15%
Maharashtra: 48.66%
Odisha: 60.55%
Uttar Pradesh: 55.80%
West Bengal: 73%
I Urge Everyone To Go Out And Vote: Dipika Chikhlia Topiwala
Actor Dipika Chikhlia Topiwala casts her vote in Mumbai. “I urge everyone to go out and vote. Your vote carries great weight, it can help form your favourite government in Delhi,” she told the media.
Madhuri Dixit Casts Her Vote
Actor Madhuri Dixit casts her vote in Mumbai for the fifth phase of Lok Sabha Elections 2024.
Rahul Gandhi Arrives At Lucknow Airport
Congress MP Rahul Gandhi arrives at Lucknow airport. The candidate from Kerala's Wayanad and Uttar Pradesh's Raebareli visited different polling booths in Raebareli during the fifth phase of Lok Sabha Elections 2024.
Salman Khan Arrives To Cast His Vote
Actor Salman Khan arrives at a polling centre in Mumbai to cast his vote for the fifth phase of Lok Sabha Elections 2024.
It's Our Responsibility To Cast Our Vote: Tamannaah Bhatia
Actress Tamannaah Bhatia casts her vote in Mumbai during the fifth phase of Lok Sabha Elections. "Everyone is excited to vote. While I was travelling to the voting centre, I could see many people heading to their respective voting centres. It is our responsibility to cast our vote," she told the media.
Ratan Tata Casts His Vote In Mumbai
Ratan Tata-Indian industrialist, philanthropist and former chairman of Tata Sons casts his vote in Mumbai.
Amitabh Bachchan& Jaya Bachchan Vote In Mumbai
Actor Amitabh Bachchan & MP Jaya Bachchan cast their votes at a polling centre in Mumbai for the fifth phase of Lok Sabha Elections.
Mukesh Ambani, Nita Ambani Arrive To Vote In Mumbai
Mukesh Ambani, the Chairman of Reliance Industries, and Nita Ambani, the Founder and Chairperson of Reliance Foundation, arrive at a polling station in Mumbai with their son to participate in voting for the fifth phase of the 2024 Lok Sabha Elections.
Actor Ranbir Kapoor Votes In Mumbai
Actor Ranbir Kapoor arrives at a polling centre in Mumbai to cast his vote for the fifth phase of Lok Sabha Elections 2024.
Actors Kareena Kapoor Khan and Saif Ali Khan were also spotted in Mumbai at the polling booths for casting their votes during the fifth phase of the Lok Sabha Elections.
Migrant Kashmiri Pandits Cast Vote In Jagti
Migrant Kashmiri Pandits voted at a special polling station in Jagti township for the Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla Lok Sabha seat during the fifth phase of the 2024 Lok Sabha Elections.
Singer Shankar Mahadevan Casts Vote Along With His Family
Singer & music composer Shankar Mahadevan casts vote along with his family for the Lok Sabha Elections 2024. After voting, the singer urged the citizens to vote. "Today is a very important day for us and it should be celebrated. I heard that there has been a good voter turnout here... We still have time till 6 pm, I urge everyone to go out and vote because it is your right. Your one single vote can make a huge difference..." the singer said.
Anand Mahindra Casts His Vote
Anand Mahindra casts his vote for the fifth phase of Lok Sabha Elections. The Mahindra Group Chairman posted his inked picture on his X profile. "Governance is the main issue, and outcomes and results that can improve the way of life for everybody," he tells the media.
Omar Abdullah Visits A Polling station In Jammu & Kashmir's Baramulla
JKNC Vice President Omar Abdullah visits a polling station in Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla. "It's a good thing that people are coming out in large numbers. This is in spite to what was done to us in 2019. I hope there are 3-4 hours of polling time available, I hope that those who have not cast their vote, they also come out because in democracy, this is one way to make your voice heard," says Abdullah tells the media after visiting a polling station in Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla's Rafiabad.
Shah Rukh Khan Arrives To Vote With His Family
Actor Shah Rukh Khan along with his wife Gauri Khan and daughter Suhana Khan arrive at a polling station Mumbai to cast their vote for the fifth phase of the Lok Sabha Elections.
Ananya Panday, Chunky Panday, Arjun Rampal Cast Vote In Mumbai
Actor Ananya Panday, Chunky Panday and his wife Bhavna Panday cast their ballots in Mumbai during the fifth phase of voting for the Lok Sabha elections. Actor Arjun Rampal was also spotted casting his voting rights in Mumbai.
All India Voter Turnout: 47.5% (as of 3.00 PM)
An approximate voter turnout of 47.5% was recorded as of 3 pm on Monday in 49 constituencies in six states and two Union Territories in the fifth phase of Lok Sabha elections.
While Maharashtra recorded the lowest voter turnout, with 38.8% voters exercising their franchise, West Bengal recorded the highest voting percentage with 62.7%.
Bihar: 45.3%
J&K: 44.9%
Jharkhand: 53.9%
Ladakh: 61.2%
Maharashtra: 38.8%
Odisha: 48.9%
Uttar Pradesh: 47.5%
West Bengal: 62.7%
Mumbai Voter Turnout-Average: 38.5% (as of 3.00 PM)
Mumbai North: 39.3%
Mumbai North Central: 37.6%
Mumbai North East: 39.1%
Mumbai North West: 39.9%
Mumbai South: 36.6%
Mumbai South Central: 38.8%
Slow Voting In Mumbai: Fadnavis Urges EC To Look
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday said he has requested the Election Commission of India to look into complaints of slow pace of voting in Mumbai.
Fadnavis in a statement said, "I have requested the EC to look into the complaints of slow pace of voting in Mumbai. There have been several complaints of the overall polling pace being very slow."
The BJP leader also asked the EC officials to discuss the matter with the collectors of Mumbai City and Mumbai Suburban District and ensure voters do not face any problem due to the slow pace of voting at the booths.
Ladakh Polling Nears 2019 Count
Over 52% polling was recorded in Ladakh till 1 pm on Monday in the election. The largest constituency in the country in terms of area, witnessed 71% turnout in the 2019 general election. This is the first major electoral battle in the region after it was carved out of Jammu and Kashmir and granted Union territory status in 2019.
Three candidates are contesting for the seat. The BJP has fielded Tashi Gyalson, chief executive councilor-cum-chairman of the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (Leh) and the Congress has nominated Tsering Namgyal.
(Source: PTI)
Bengal: Party Workers Clash
TMC workers showed black flag to BJP candidate from Barrackpore Lok Sabha seat Arjun Singh. He alleged it was pre-planned. "This protest has been staged to loot the (polling) booths. I will not go from here," he said.
(Source: PTI)
Naresh Goyal Votes In Mumbai
Naresh Goyal, former Jet Airways chairman, cast his vote in Mumbai. Goyal was granted bail for two months earlier in May in a money laundering case.
Voted For Development: Kumar Mangalam Birla
Aamir Khan, Kiran Rao Cast Votes In Mumbai
Actor Aamir Khan and director Kiran Rao cast their ballots in Mumbai during the fifth phase of voting for the Lok Sabha elections. Talking to reporters after voting, Khan urged voters to exercise their franchise and not waste their votes.
Voting Underway In Jammu and Kashmir
Centenarian Voter In Mumbai
Hrithik Roshan's Message To Voters
Actor Hrithik Roshan, his sister Sunaina Roshan and their parents Rakesh Roshan and Pinkie Roshan cast their votes at a polling booth in Mumbai.
Women Voters Queue Up To Vote
WATCH | Tendulkar Votes In Mumbai
Voter Turnout At 36.7%
An approximate voter turnout of 36.7% was recorded in the first four hours of polling on Monday in 49 constituencies in six states and two Union Territories in the fifth phase of Lok Sabha elections.
While Maharashtra recorded the lowest voter turnout till 1.00 pm with 27.8% voters exercising their franchise, West Bengal recorded the highest voting percentage with 48.4%.
Bihar: 34.6%
J&K: 34.8%
Jharkhand: 41.9%
Ladakh: 52%
Maharashtra: 27.8%
Odisha: 35.5%
Uttar Pradesh: 39.5%
West Bengal: 48.4%
Mumbai Voter Turnout-Average: 27.2% (as of 1.00 PM)
Mumbai North: 26.8%
Mumbai North Central: 28%
Mumbai North East: 28.8%
Mumbai North West: 28.4%
Mumbai South: 24.4%
Mumbai South Central: 27.2%
Nykaa CEO Falguni Nayar Votes
Nykaa CEO Falguni Nayar. (Source: NDTV Profit)
Nykaa CEO Falguni Nayar. (Source: NDTV Profit)
WATCH | Sachin Tendulkar On His Tie-Up With Election Commission
Former Indian cricket team captain Sachin Tendulkar, who was roped in by the poll body for voter awareness drive, made another appeal to citizens to exercise their franchise.
Rahul Gandhi At Raebareli
Congress MP and candidate from Wayanad (Kerala) and Raebareli (Uttar Pradesh) went to a polling booth in Raebareli, Uttar Pradesh to inspect it.
Mumbai: Thackeray Family Votes
Former Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray with wife Rashmi Thackeray and sons Aaditya Thackeray and Tejas Thackeray voted during the fifth phase of Lok Sabha elections, in Mumbai
Mumbai: Former Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray with wife Rashmi Thackeray and sons Aaditya Thackeray and Tejas Thackeray after casting his vote during the fifth phase of Lok Sabha elections, in Mumbai, Monday, May 20, 2024. (PTI Photo)
Mumbai: Former Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray with wife Rashmi Thackeray and sons Aaditya Thackeray and Tejas Thackeray after casting his vote during the fifth phase of Lok Sabha elections, in Mumbai, Monday, May 20, 2024. (PTI Photo)
WATCH | Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone Arrive To Vote
Milind Deora Speaks After Voting
Shiv Sena leader Milind Deora said it is the first time in 45 years that his family is not contesting the elections from the South Mumbai seat.
"In a way, it's a bit of a strange feeling. I appeal to the voters that India is the largest democracy in the world, everyone is proud of it. To make this democracy stronger, there is only one process which comes before us once in 5 years, this opportunity is voting," he said.
(Source: ANI)
Lok Sabha Phase 5: Reports Of EVM Glitches
Samajwadi Party candidate from Gonda parliamentary constituency, Shreya Verma, has complained to the Election Commission that fair polling is not taking place at two booths in Mankapur area in Gonda.
According to reports from Kaushambi, voters of Hisampur Madho village boycotted voting. Angry villagers say they will consider voting only after getting an assurance from the administration that a road and railway bridge will be built in their area.
Voting was progressing peacefully in West Bengal where the Election Commission removed a BSF jawan from poll duty in Uluberia Lok Sabha constituency following a complaint of molestation against him, an official said.
In Odisha, officials said EVM glitches were reported from Sundergarh Lok Sabha constituency and were addressed immediately. The defects in EVMs were identified during the mock poll ahead of voting and replaced within 30 minutes.
In Maharashtra, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray claimed there were lot of complaints from electors about facilities outside polling booths.
(Source: PTI)
Brisk Polling In Kashmir's Baramulla
More than 21.3% of the 17.37 lakh electorate exercised their franchise in the first four hours of polling in the Baramulla Lok Sabha constituency in Jammu and Kashmir on Monday, officials said.
An official of the election department said polling was going on smoothly across the Lok Sabha constituency which comprises 18 assembly segments and is spread over four districts of Baramulla, Bandipora, Kupwara and Budgam.
Source: PTI
WATCH | Actor Anil Kapoor Votes In Mumbai
Deepak Parekh Casts His Vote
Former Cricket Stars Cast Their Vote
Former cricket players Sunil Gavaskar and Ravi Shastri exercised their franchise in Mumbai during the fifth phase of Lok Sabha elections.
Sunil Gavaskar. (NDTV Profit)
Sunil Gavaskar. (NDTV Profit)
Ravi Shastri (Source: NDTV Profit)
Ravi Shastri (Source: NDTV Profit)
Jagan Vs Naidu In Andhra Pradesh
Andhra, which has voted, witnessed a fierce battle between the YSRCP and the NDA. While Jagan is banking on the women factor and his welfare policies, the TDP-led NDA is banking on anti-incumbency against MPs/MLAs, lack of jobs and development.
The NDA hopes a resurgent Congress eats into the YSRCP's Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and minority vote bank and, in turn, helps the TDP-BJP-Jana Sena candidates in the process. While the YSRCP is strong in rural areas, the NDA in urban areas. Post-bifurcation, today Andhra has a high rural population as the main urban centre, Hyderabad, has gone to Telangana.
To sum up, the BJP and partners will need to do well in the Vidhan Sabha elections in Odisha and Andhra to improve their chances in the Lok Sabha polls. As data shows, whichever party wins the Vidhan Sabha elections in these states goes on to win majority seats in the Lok Sabha.
Average Voter Turnout: 24.24% (as of 11.00 AM)
Bihar: 21.11%
J&K: 21.37%
Jharkhand: 26.18%
Ladakh: 27.87%
Maharashtra: 15.93%
Odisha: 21.07%
Uttar Pradesh: 27.76%
West Bengal: 32.70%
Mumbai Voter Turnout-Average: 15.73% (as of 11.00 AM)
Mumbai North: 14.71%
Mumbai North Central: 15.73%
Mumbai North East: 17.01%
Mumbai North West: 17.53%
Mumbai South: 12.75%
Mumbai South Central: 16.69%
Modi Vs Mini Modi Contest In Odisha
Both Narendra Modi and Naveen Patnaik are very similar to each other. Both do not have any dependents to take care of. Hence, they enjoy a non-corruptible image and zero tolerance for corruption.
Both of them rely on bureaucrats to run the government and implement policy decisions. The country is run from the Prime Minister's Office and the state from the 'Third Floor' of the secretariat. Both have a towering personality and have created a huge fan base of their own, which is much bigger than their party.
While the BJD and the BJP were in talks with each other for an alliance but failed, Modi sharply hit back at Patnaik a few days ago. The BJD has turned this around as an attack on Odia pride.
The BJP lacks a charismatic leader in the state to take on Patnaik, leading to a consensus that the BJD is ahead in state elections. The BJP, thus, hopes that voters exhibit split voting and help it race ahead of the BJD in general elections.
Modi In Campaign Mode In Odisha
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is campaigning in Odisha on Monday. The state is voting for both its Lok Sabha and Vidhan Sabha elections. Incumbent Naveen Patnaik-led Biju Janata Dal is facing off a challenge from the BJP and Congress. The PM led a roadshow in Puri.
Women Voters Turn Up In High Numbers
The Election Commission put out posts on social media showing the active participation pf women voters during the fifth phase of the Lok Sabha elections. Women make up half the electorate and have recently recorded better turnout percentage than men.
WATCH | Bollywood Personalities Vote
Bengal: Selfie Point At Booth For Social Media-Savvy Voters
Cyril Shroff Casts Vote
Cyril Shroff, managing partner of Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas, and his wife Vandana exercised their franchise in Mumbai during the fifth phase of Lok Sabha elections.
Hindustan Construction Company Chief Casts Vote
Ajit Gulabchand, chairman Hindustan Construction Co., exercised his franchise in Mumbai during the fifth phase of Lok Sabha elections.
Ajit Gulabchand, chairman Hindustan Construction Co.
Ajit Gulabchand, chairman Hindustan Construction Co.
Maharashtra CM Speaks After Casting His Vote
Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde says his son and Kalyan candidate Shrikant Shinde will win the election and people will reelect Modi.
"The work that has done is in front of the people and I think they are going to vote for him to bring him back to power for the third time. Everyone should cast their votes. I can see people coming out of their houses to make Narendra Modi the Prime Minister of the country again," he said, quoted ANI.
Tycoon Ajay Piramal Votes
Ajay Piramal, Chairman, Piramal Enterprises, exercised his franchise in Mumbai during the fifth phase of Lok Sabha elections.
Lok Sabha Elections: Voter Turnout At 9 Crosses 10%
Voter turnout across six states and two Union Territories reached 10.3% by 9:00 a.m., according to data from Election Commission of India. West Bengal is leading the tally at 15.4%, followed by Uttar Pradesh (12.9%) and Jharkhand (11.7%).
RBI Governor Appeals To Every Citizen To Vote
After casting his vote in Mumbai, RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das urged all Indians to cast their votes. He exercised his franchise, along with his wife and daughter, during the early hours of voting in Mumbai on Monday.
Janhvi Kapoor, Rajkummar Rao Cast Votes In Mumbai
Actress Janhvi Kapoor and actor Rajkummar Rao exercised their franchise in Mumbai during the fifth phase of Lok Sabha elections.
Lok Sabha Elections: Anil Ambani Votes
Reliance Group Chairman Anil Ambani cast his vote in Mumbai. The city is holding polls on six Lok Sabha seats today.
Piyush Goyal Arrives To Vote In Malabar Hill, Mumbai
Union minister Piyush Goyal arrived at a booth in Malabar Hill, Mumbai to cast his vote. He is contesting from Mumbai North seat, which is holding polls in the fifth phase of Lok Sabha elections 2024.
Tata Sons Chair Chandrasekaran Votes In Mumbai
Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran exercised his franchise in Mumbai as six seats in the city hold polls on Monday. The fifth phase of voting in Lok Sabha elections 2024 has voters across 49 seats in eight states and Union Territories voting today.
RBI Governor Das, Family Cast Votes
RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das, along with his wife and daughter, cast his vote in Mumbai
Lok Sabha Elections: Akshay Kumar Votes In Mumbai
Actor Akshay Kumar cast his vote in Mumbai as six parliamentary seats in the city are holding polls under the fifth leg of the Lok Sabha elections on Monday. The thespian expressed confidence that this phase will see substantial voter turnout.
Lok Sabha Polls: Mayawati Votes In Lucknow
Former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister and Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati cast her vote in Lucknow. Fourteen seats in the state are holding polls on Monday.
Farhan Akhtar, Zoya Akhtar Arrive To Vote In Mumbai
Actor Farhan Akhtar and director Zoya Akhtar arrive at a polling booth in Bandra West, Mumbai to cast their votes. Voting in underway for Mumbai South, Mumbai South-Central, Mumbai North-Central, Mumbai North-East, Mumbai North-West and Mumbai North seats in the metropolis.
PM Modi Calls On Women, Young Voters To Exercise Their Franchise
As 49 seats across six states and two Union Territories hold polls on Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged electors to vote in record numbers. In a post on X, he made a special appeal to women and young voters to exercise their franchise.
Anil Ambani Queues Up To Vote
Industrialist Anil Ambani waits his turn to cast his vote in Mumbai. The city is voting in the fifth phase of Lok Sabha elections on May 20
Security Ramped Up In Mumbai On Poll Day
The Mumbai police held extensive drills, made over 200 preventive arrests and took action against drug peddlers to ensure the smooth and safe conduct of Lok Sabha polls in the metropolis, an official said on Sunday.
In the past two days, the police have nabbed seven wanted accused, arrested 17 people facing non-bailable warrants and took action against 46 people under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, he said.
Source: PTI
Lok Sabha Elections In Mumbai: All You Need To Know
The Lok Sabha elections for six seats in Mumbai and four in the larger metropolitan area are seeing a contest involving two Union ministers, sitting and former MPs and MLAs, and a prestige battle between the two Shiv Sena factions led by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and his former boss Uddhav Thackeray.
The seats in Mumbai where polls are underway are Mumbai South, Mumbai South-Central, Mumbai North-Central, Mumbai North-East, Mumbai North-West and Mumbai North. The three seats in Thane district are Thane, Kalyan and Bhiwandi; while the other seat is Scheduled Tribe-reserved Palghar, which includes the populous Vasai-Virar towns.
Here's all you need to know about the electoral battles in the financial capital of the country.
Lok Sabha Polls: Key Battles Of Phase 5
Voting for the fifth phase of the Lok Sabha election will take place on May 20, with 49 seats across six states and two Union territories going into the polls. Prominent candidates in the phase include Rahul Gandhi, Smriti Irani, Rajnath Singh, Piyush Goyal, Chirag Paswan and Omar Abdullah.
The phase is witnessing a showdown between the two factions of the Shiv Sena—the Shiv Sena (led by Eknath Shinde) and the Shiv Sena (UBT)—marking their first faceoff since the 2022 split in Mumbai.
Here's a look at the heavyweight battles in this phase.
Lok Sabha Elections Phase 5: All You Need To Know
Voting began in 49 constituencies in six states and two Union Terrotories in the fifth phase of Lok Sabha elections on Monday. This leg of polls is seeing Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, Union ministers Rajnath Singh, Piyush Goyal and Smriti Irani and former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah contesting to secure a seat in the lower house of the parliament.
Over 8.95 crore people, including 4.26 crore females and 5,409 third-gender electors, are eligible to vote in this round and 9.47 lakh polling officials have been deployed across 94,732 polling stations.
The seats holding polls today include 13 in Maharashtra, 14 in Uttar Pradesh, seven in West Bengal, five in Bihar, three in Jharkhand, five in Odisha, one in Jammu and Kashmir and the lone seat in Ladakh.
Source: PTI
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