The Lok Sabha election 2024 journey advances as the third phase of voting is slated for May 7. In this phase, voters from 94 Lok Sabha constituencies spread across 12 states and Union Territories (UTs) will vote to lock the fate of 1,352 candidates. Ahead of the crucial voting, ABP Live brings a curated list of all constituencies, key candidates, and main electoral battles – all you need to know. 

States and UTs to go to polls in this phase include Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Goa, West Bengal, Jammu and Kashmir, and Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu. 

Lok Sabha Phase 3 Voting: List Of Constituencies 

State/UT Constituency
Assam Dhubri, Kokrajhar, Barpeta, Gauhati
Bihar Jhanjharpur, Supaul, Araria, Madhepura, Khagaria
Chhattisgarh Sarguja, Raigarh, Janjgir-Champa, Korba, Bilaspur, Durg, Raipur
Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu
Goa North Goa, South Goa
Gujarat
Kachchh, Banaskantha, Patan, Mahesana, Sabarkantha, Gandhinagar, Ahmedabad East, Ahmedabad West, Surendranagar, Rajkot, Porbandar, Jamnagar, Junagadh, Amreli, Bhavnagar, Anand, Kheda, Panchmahal, Dahod, Vadodara, Chhota Udaipur, Bharuch, Bardoli, Navsari, Valsad
Karnataka
Chikkodi, Belgaum, Bagalkot, Bijapur, Gulbarga, Raichur, Bidar, Koppal, Bellary, Haveri, Dharwad, Uttara Kannada, Davangere, Shimoga
Madhya Pradesh Morena, Bhind, Gwalior, Guna, Sagar, Vidisha, Bhopal, Rajgarh, Betul
Maharashtra
Baramati, Raigad, Dharashiv, Latur (SC), Solapur (SC), Madha, Sangli, Ratnagiri-Sindhudurg, Kolhapur, Hatkanangle
Uttar Pradesh
Sambhal, Hathras, Agra (SC), Fatehpur Sikri, Firozabad, Mainpuri, Etah, Budaun, Aonla, Bareilly
West Bengal Maldaha Uttar, Maldaha Dakshin, Jangipur, Murshidabad

Key Candidates In Phase 3 Polling: 

Some of the major names contesting in phase 3 voting of Lok Sabha elections 2024 include Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia, Dimple Yadav, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, and Supriya Sule against her sister-in-law Sunetra Pawar.

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Take a look at the list of key candidates: 

Candidate Constituency State/UT
Amit Shah Gandhinagar Lok Sabha constituency Gujarat
Dimple Yadav Mainpuri Lok Sabha constituency Uttar Pradesh
Jyotiraditya Scindia Guna Lok Sabha constituency
Madhya Pradesh
Shivraj Singh Chouhan Vidisha Lok Sabha constituency
Madhya Pradesh
Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury Baharampur Lok Sabha constituency West Bengal
Digvijaya Singh Rajgarh Lok Sabha constituency
Madhya Pradesh
Supriya Sule Baramati Lok Sabha constituency Maharashtra
Sunetra Pawar Baramati Lok Sabha constituency Maharashtra
Pallavi Dempo South Goa Lok Sabha constituency Goa
Pralhad Joshi Dharwad Lok Sabha constituency Karnataka
Badruddin Ajmal Dhubri Lok Sabha constituency Assam

LS Polls Phase 3 Voting: Voting Date And Time

The polling schedule for phase 3  is set to commence at 7 AM and conclude at 5 PM. However, the voting date for the Anantnag-Rajouri Lok Sabha seats in Jammu and Kashmir has been rescheduled to May 25 due to logistical and connectivity issues, with the vote count slated for June 4. 

What’s Closed, What’s Open On May 7 

For ensuring smooth polling operations, schools and colleges in the constituencies will remain closed on the polling day. This measure is a routine practice aimed at facilitating the movement of election officials and voters.

Voting On Betul Seat 

Last month, the Election Commission of India (ECI) postponed the polling for the ongoing general elections in Madhya Pradesh’s Betul following the death of a BSP candidate from the constituency. The polling in Betul will take place on May 7. 

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: All About Phase 3 Voting 

A total of 1,351 candidates from the aforementioned states and UTs are gearing up for the electoral battle in phase 3 of the Lok Sabha elections in 2024. This figure encompasses 8 candidates for the adjourned poll in the 29-Betul (ST) PC of Madhya Pradesh. Additionally, one candidate from the Surat parliamentary constituency had secured an uncontested victory. 

The election process witnessed an intense phase of nominations with 2,963 filed across 12 states and UTs. After scrutiny, 1,563 nominations were deemed valid, setting the stage for the upcoming electoral showdown.