Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:59am on 20 May 2024,Monday Politics
The fifth phase of India's Lok Sabha elections 2024 is in progress, with voting taking place in 49 constituencies across six states and two union territories. High-profile seats in Uttar Pradesh, including Rae Bareli and Amethi, are up for grabs, with key candidates like Rahul Gandhi and Smriti Irani in the fray. Other notable contestants include Rajnath Singh, Piyush Goyal, and Omar Abdullah. Voting began at 7am and will end at 6pm. Enhanced security measures have been implemented, especially in West Bengal and Odisha, to ensure smooth polling. Nearly 9 crore voters will decide the fate of 695 candidates.
