Exciting Updates for the Third Phase of Lok Sabha Elections: 93 Seats Up for Polls on May 7
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07.05.2024: The third phase of the general elections is gearing up with 93 Lok Sabha constituencies across 12 States ready for voting on May 7. This phase promises a dynamic political landscape with over 1,300 candidates, including about 120 women, vying for victory. Here are the highlights of what to expect:
Key Figures and Contestants
– Over 11 crore eligible voters are set to exercise their democratic rights.
– Notable candidates in the fray include Union Ministers Amit Shah, Jyotiraditya Scindia, Mansukh Mandaviya, and former Chief Ministers Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Digvijaya Singh.
Statewise Distribution
– Gujarat: 25 seats
– Maharashtra: 11 seats
– Uttar Pradesh: 10 seats
– Karnataka: 14 seats
– Chhattisgarh: 7 seats
– Bihar: 5 seats
– Assam: 4 seats
– West Bengal: 4 seats
– Goa: 2 seats
Crucial Battles
– In Maharashtra’s Baramati, the spotlight is on the contest between Supriya Sule and Sunetra Pawar.
– Uttar Pradesh sees Dimple Yadav striving to retain the Mainpuri Lok Sabha seat.
– Former Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai’s fate will be decided on May 7.
**High-profile Voters**
– Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah will cast their votes in Ahmedabad under the Gandhinagar Lok Sabha seat.
Previous Results and Expectations
– In 2019, BJP won 72 out of 93 seats in this phase, with Congress securing just 5 seats.
– Karnataka witnessed a BJP sweep of all 14 seats in the previous elections.
Upcoming Phases
– Post this phase, 283 out of 543 Lok Sabha seats will have completed voting.
– Subsequent phases are scheduled for May 13, May 20, May 25, and June 1, with vote counting on June 4.
The third phase sets the stage for impactful electoral dynamics and crucial decisions. Stay tuned for further updates and analysis as the electoral journey unfolds.