Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Phase 5 Brings Voting To 49 Constituencies Across 8 States/UTs On May 20th
May 20th marks a pivotal moment in the ongoing Lok Sabha elections 2024 as Phase 5 gears up for voting in 49 constituencies spread across eight states and Union Territories. The political atmosphere is charged with anticipation as voters in Bihar, Jammu & Kashmir, Jharkhand, Ladakh, Maharashtra, Odisha, Uttar Pradesh, and West Bengal prepare to exercise their democratic right.
The regions and constituencies set for polling in this phase include:
1. Bihar: Sitamarhi, Madhubani, Muzaffarpur, Saran, and Hajipur (SC).
2. Jammu & Kashmir: Baramulla.
3. Ladakh: Ladakh.
4. Maharashtra: Dhule, Dindori, Nashik, Kalyan, Palghar, Bhiwandi, Thane, Mumbai North, Mumbai North-West, Mumbai North-East, Mumbai North-Central, Mumbai South-Central, and Mumbai South.
5. Odisha: Bargarh, Sundargarh, Bolangir, Kandhamal, and Aska.
6. Uttar Pradesh: Mohanlalganj (SC), Lucknow, Amethi, Rae Bareli, Jalaun, Jhansi, Hamirpur, Banda, Kaushambi (SC), Barabanki (SC), Faizabad, Kaiserganj, and Gonda.
7. West Bengal: Bangaon, Barrackpur, Howrah, Uluberia, Srerampur, Hooghly, and Arambagh.
8. Jharkhand: Chatra, Kodarma, and Hazaribagh.
This phase witnesses significant electoral battlegrounds and compelling contests. Among the key constituencies to watch are Amethi, Rae Bareli, Lucknow, and Kaiserganj in Uttar Pradesh, as well as Saran in Bihar. The six Mumbai Lok Sabha seats and Kalyan in Maharashtra are also poised for intense electoral competition.
A roster of prominent candidates adds further intrigue to Phase 5. Notable figures include Smriti Irani and Congress' KL Sharma contesting from Amethi in Uttar Pradesh, Rahul Gandhi and Dinesh Pratap Singh from Rae Bareli, and Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh from Lucknow.
In Bihar, attention is drawn to Lalu Prasad Yadav's daughter Rohini Acharya contesting from Saran, while Maharashtra's Kalyan constituency sees Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde's son, Dr. Shrikant Shinde, in the electoral fray.
Furthermore, Union Minister Piyush Goyal seeks re-election from Mumbai North, alongside the presence of eminent personalities like senior advocate Ujjwal Nikam and Mumbai Regional Congress Committee President Varsha Gaikwad from Mumbai North-Central.
The regions and constituencies set for polling in this phase include:
1. Bihar: Sitamarhi, Madhubani, Muzaffarpur, Saran, and Hajipur (SC).
2. Jammu & Kashmir: Baramulla.
3. Ladakh: Ladakh.
4. Maharashtra: Dhule, Dindori, Nashik, Kalyan, Palghar, Bhiwandi, Thane, Mumbai North, Mumbai North-West, Mumbai North-East, Mumbai North-Central, Mumbai South-Central, and Mumbai South.
5. Odisha: Bargarh, Sundargarh, Bolangir, Kandhamal, and Aska.
6. Uttar Pradesh: Mohanlalganj (SC), Lucknow, Amethi, Rae Bareli, Jalaun, Jhansi, Hamirpur, Banda, Kaushambi (SC), Barabanki (SC), Faizabad, Kaiserganj, and Gonda.
7. West Bengal: Bangaon, Barrackpur, Howrah, Uluberia, Srerampur, Hooghly, and Arambagh.
8. Jharkhand: Chatra, Kodarma, and Hazaribagh.
This phase witnesses significant electoral battlegrounds and compelling contests. Among the key constituencies to watch are Amethi, Rae Bareli, Lucknow, and Kaiserganj in Uttar Pradesh, as well as Saran in Bihar. The six Mumbai Lok Sabha seats and Kalyan in Maharashtra are also poised for intense electoral competition.
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A roster of prominent candidates adds further intrigue to Phase 5. Notable figures include Smriti Irani and Congress' KL Sharma contesting from Amethi in Uttar Pradesh, Rahul Gandhi and Dinesh Pratap Singh from Rae Bareli, and Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh from Lucknow.
In Bihar, attention is drawn to Lalu Prasad Yadav's daughter Rohini Acharya contesting from Saran, while Maharashtra's Kalyan constituency sees Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde's son, Dr. Shrikant Shinde, in the electoral fray.
Furthermore, Union Minister Piyush Goyal seeks re-election from Mumbai North, alongside the presence of eminent personalities like senior advocate Ujjwal Nikam and Mumbai Regional Congress Committee President Varsha Gaikwad from Mumbai North-Central.
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