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The Lok Sabha Elections 2024 witnessed significant developments and voter engagement during its third phase on May 7, 2024. Here are the highlights from this crucial phase of the electoral process:
1. Voter Turnout: Assam recorded the highest turnout at 74.86%, followed closely by West Bengal at 73.93%. However, Maharashtra witnessed the lowest turnout at 53.63%, with Bihar slightly ahead at 56.01%.
2. Political Statements: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi announced plans to abolish the Agniveer scheme if the INDIA bloc comes to power, attributing its initiation to PM Narendra Modi. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Modi expressed his ambition for 400 seats in Lok Sabha to prevent alleged exploitation of OBC quota by the Congress.
3. Incidents of Violence: The third phase saw sporadic incidents of violence in West Bengal, where clashes erupted between TMC, BJP, and Congress-CPI(M) workers in certain constituencies.
4. Candidate Line-Up: Over 1,300 candidates contested in this phase, including approximately 120 women. Notable contenders included Union ministers Amit Shah, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, and Digvijya Singh, among others.
5. Voter Participation: Visuals from polling stations across India showcased enthusiastic voter participation. From long queues in Guwahati, Assam, to innovative polling stations like shipping containers on Aaliya Bet island in Gujarat, voters displayed their commitment to democracy.
6. Diverse Representation: The elections witnessed diverse voter demographics, including senior citizens, women, and members of the transgender community, exercising their democratic right.
As the nation progresses through the electoral process, each phase brings forth its unique challenges and triumphs, reflecting the vibrancy of Indian democracy. With citizen participation at its core, the Lok Sabha Elections 2024 continue to shape the future of the nation.
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