Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 3: Karnataka sees 54.20% voter turnout at 3:30pm

The overall voter turnout is at 54.20 per cent across the 14 constituencies in Karnataka as of 3:30 pm.

Updated on: May 7, 2024, 16:42:07 IST

By Yamini C S

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Karnataka's democratic spirit was on full display on Tuesday as citizens turned up in crowds to exercise their franchise in the ongoing Lok Sabha election. As polling booths across the state opened their doors at 7 am this morning, voters queued up eagerly, braving the scorching sun and long queues to cast their votes.

The Chikkodi Lok Sabha seat saw the highest voting, at around 59.65 per cent, while, Gulbarga recorded the lowest turnout, at 47.67 per cent. (AFP/Representational)

As many as 14 out of the total 28 Lok Sabha constituencies in Karnataka are voting day, including Bijapur, Kalaburagi, Raichur, Bellary, Chikkodi, Belgaum, Bagalkot, Bidar, Koppal, Haveri, Dharwad, Uttara Kannada, Davanagere and Shivamogga.

The constituencies in south Karnataka, including Bengaluru, went for polls during the second phase on April 26.

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The most recent report from the Election Commission (EC) indicates an overall voter turnout of 54.20 per cent across the 14 constituencies in Karnataka as of 3:30 pm.

The Chikkodi Lok Sabha seat saw the highest voting, at around 59.65 per cent, while, Gulbarga recorded the lowest turnout, at 47.67 per cent.

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Here is the voting percentage in the fourteen Lok Sabha seats of Karnataka by 3:30 pm:

Chikkodi - 59.65 per cent
Belgaum - 53.85 per cent
Bagalkot - 54.95 per cent
Bijapur - 49.88 per cent
Gulbarga - 47.67 per cent
Raichur - 49.04 per cent
Bidar - 49.89 per cent
Koppal - 55.06 per cent
Bellary - 56.76 per cent
Haveri - 58.45 per cent
Dharwad - 55.00 per cent
Uttara Kannada - 55.98 per cent
Davanagere - 57.31 per cent
Shivamogga - 57.96 per cent

The Election Commission has deployed adequate security personnel to ensure smooth conduct of the polling process and to maintain law and order in the state.

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Yamini C S
Yamini CS is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with nearly six years of experience in digital journalism. She is part of the India News desk, where she works on a wide range of stories cutting across civic issues, city-based developments, politics, governance, public policy, breaking news, trending topics, and international affairs that have an impact on India. Her role involves tracking fast-moving developments, verifying information from official and on-ground sources, and presenting news in a clear, accessible format for a digital-first audience. A significant part of her work includes handling live blogs during major news events, such as elections, court verdicts, political developments, civic disruptions, protests, weather-related alerts, and unfolding national or international incidents. Through live coverage, she focuses on timely updates to help readers follow complex stories as they evolve. Before moving to the broader India News desk, Yamini was associated with the Bengaluru desk at Hindustan Times, where she extensively covered urban governance, infrastructure, traffic and transport issues, weather events, public grievances, and civic administration in the city. This experience strengthened her grounding in city reporting and sharpened her focus on citizen-centric journalism. She began her career as a correspondent with Reuters after completing a postgraduate diploma in journalism from the Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media. Her early training instilled a strong emphasis on accuracy, sourcing, and news ethics, which continue to shape her reporting style. Outside of work, Yamini enjoys reading across genres, listening to music, and spending time with her family, which help her maintain balance in a fast-paced newsroom environment.Read More

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