Third Phase Records 61.55% Voter Turnout; Assam Tops, Maharashtra Lowest

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Category : National Published on: May 09 2024

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On May 7th, voting took place for the third phase of Lok Sabha elections in India, with Assam recording the highest voter turnout and Uttar Pradesh registering the lowest.
Out of the total 543 Lok Sabha seats, voting has been completed on 282 seats so far, with the third phase covering 93 constituencies across 11 states and Union territories.
Despite sporadic incidents of violence reported in parts of West Bengal, approximately 65% of the electorate participated in the voting process during the third phase, with Assam recording the highest turnout at 81.71% and Uttar Pradesh the lowest at 57.34%.

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Third Phase Records 61.55% Voter Turnout; Assam Tops, Maharashtra Lowest