"Lok Sabha Elections: Phase 5 Schedule, States, and Key Candidates"

Lok Sabha Elections Phase 5: Overview

As the ongoing Lok Sabha elections near their conclusion, the fifth leg is set to take place, encompassing several significant aspects:

• Number of Seats: A total of 49 seats across six states and two Union Territories will be up for voting in the fifth phase.

• Total Candidates: A whopping 695 candidates are contesting in this phase.

• Schedule: The voting for the first four rounds occurred on April 19, 26, May 7, and 13, while the fifth phase is scheduled for May 25, with the final phase slated for June 1.

• Counting of Votes: The counting of votes for all 542 Lok Sabha seats will be conducted on June 4.

• Phase Five Voting Time: Polling will commence at 7 am and conclude at 6 pm, with voters in queue by 6 pm allowed to cast their votes.

• States/UTs and Constituencies: This phase includes 49 seats across Bihar, Jammu and Kashmir (UT), Jharkhand, Ladakh (UT), Maharashtra, Odisha, Uttar Pradesh, and West Bengal. Notable constituencies include Amethi and Rae Bareli in Uttar Pradesh, both historically significant for the Gandhi family.

• High-profile Candidates: Key attention will be on Amethi and Rae Bareli seats in Uttar Pradesh, where Sonia Gandhi secured her fifth consecutive win from Rae Bareli in 2019, while Rahul Gandhi faced defeat to Smriti Irani from the BJP in Amethi.

This phase holds significant implications for the political landscape, particularly in crucial constituencies synonymous with prominent political families.