Lok Sabha Election 2024: The fifth phase of the Lok Sabha elections 2024 witnessed a significant voter turnout across several states and union territories, with voters in 49 constituencies casting their ballots to decide the fates of 695 candidates. According to the Election Commission of India (ECI), a total voter turnout of 57.47% was recorded in this phase till 7 PM.
Among the states and union territories that participated in Phase 5 were Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Bihar, West Bengal, Jharkhand, Odisha, Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh.
Here is a breakdown of the voter turnout state-wise:
- Bihar: 52.60%
- Jammu & Kashmir: 54.49%
- Jharkhand: 63.00%
- Ladakh: 67.15%
- Maharashtra: 48.88%
- Odisha: 60.72%
- Uttar Pradesh: 57.79%
- West Bengal: 73.00%