49 Constituencies Vote in Crucial Phase 5 of Lok Sabha Elections
Key battles feature prominent leaders including Rahul Gandhi, Smriti Irani, and Rajnath Singh as polling spans six states and two Union Territories.
- Polling covers 49 seats in Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, West Bengal, Bihar, Odisha, Jharkhand, Jammu & Kashmir, and Ladakh.
- High-profile candidates include Rahul Gandhi in Raebareli, Smriti Irani in Amethi, and Rajnath Singh in Lucknow.
- Mumbai sees intense competition between factions of the Shiv Sena and BJP's major candidates like Piyush Goyal.
- Prime Minister Modi urges high voter turnout, especially among women and young voters.
- Election results will be announced on June 4 after the final phases conclude.