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20 May, 2024 | 12:06:30 PM IST
UP Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Live, Phase 5 Voting: As voting progresses in the fifth phase of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections in Uttar Pradesh, prominent leaders like Rajnath Singh and Smriti Irani have cast their votes. The phase includes 14 constituencies with significant political stakes.
Voter Turnout
As of 11 AM, voter turnout stood at 27.76%, reflecting active participation.
Rahul Gandhi Arrives in Lucknow
Congress MP and Rae Bareli candidate Rahul Gandhi arrived at Lucknow airport as the phase commenced. His presence underscores the importance of this electoral round for the Congress party.
Key Votes Cast Early
Rajnath Singh Votes in Lucknow
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, seeking a third term from Lucknow, cast his vote early. His campaign focuses on national security and development, pivotal for the BJP's agenda.
Smriti Irani Votes in Amethi
Union Minister Smriti Irani, contesting from Amethi, also voted. She aims to retain her seat won in 2019 against Rahul Gandhi. Her campaign addresses local development, inflation, and unemployment.
Constituencies and Candidates
Voting is taking place in 14 constituencies: Mohanlalganj, Lucknow, Rae Bareli, Amethi, Jalaun, Jhansi, Hamirpur, Banda, Fatehpur, Kaushambi, Barabanki, Faizabad, Kaiserganj, and Gonda. In 2019, the BJP won 13 out of these 14 seats, with only Rae Bareli going to Congress leader Sonia Gandhi.
New and Returning Candidates
Former Union minister Pradeep Jain Aditya represents Congress in Jhansi, while ex-SP state president Naresh Uttam Patel contests from Fatehpur. Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh’s son Karan Bhusan Singh is the BJP candidate in Kaiserganj. Other notable candidates include Tanuj Punia in Barabanki, Shreya Verma in Gonda, and Pushpendra Saroj in Kaushambi.
Party Strategies and Alliances
The BJP fields 11 sitting MPs, with new candidates in Barabanki and Kaiserganj. The SP contests 10 seats, and its INDIA bloc partner Congress, four. The BSP goes solo, contesting all 14 seats, leading to a triangular contest.
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UP Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 5 Live Updates: Congress MP and candidate from Raebareli, Rahul Gandhi offers prayers at the Pipaleshwar Hanuman Mandir in Rae Bareli
UP Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 5 Live Updates: 'Jo Ram ko laaye hain hum unko laayenge', says Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple chief priest Acharya Satyendra Das after casting his vote
UP Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 5 Live Updates: After casting his vote for the fifth phase, Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple chief priest Acharya Satyendra Das says, "Voting is everyone's right and no one should give up on this... I wish PM Modi to be the PM again and the BJP government would come to power, I have voted with this feeling. 'Jo Ram ko laaye hain hum unko laayenge' is a people's emotion now as PM Modi has done what others couldn't..."
UP Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 5 Live Updates: Uttar Pradesh DGP Prashant Kumar, his wife cast their votes at a polling booth in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
UP Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 5 Live Updates: "I appeal to the people to vote and participate in this festival of democracy', says BJP leader Aparna Yadav
UP Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 5 Live Updates: After casting her vote, BJP leader Aparna Yadav said in an interview with ANI, "I appeal to the people to vote and participate in this festival of democracy...People have faith in BJP and PM Modi will become PM for the third time..."
UP Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 5 Live Updates: Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple chief priest Acharya Satyendra Das casts his vote at a polling booth in Ayodhya.
UP Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 5 Live Updates: Voter turnout at 11am
UP Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 5 Live Updates: As of 11 AM, voter turnout stood at 27.76%, reflecting active participation.
UP Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 5 Live Updates: BJP MP and party's national spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi cast his vote at a polling booth in Lucknow.
UP Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 5 Live Updates: "...Lallu Singh is going to win from here,", says BJP leader and founder of Bajrang Dal, Vinay Katiyar
UP Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 5 Live Updates: In an interview with ANI, after casting his vote, BJP leader and founder of Bajrang Dal, Vinay Katiyar said, "...Lallu Singh is going to win from here, no one else is winning..."
UP Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 5 Live Updates: Defence Minister and BJP candidate from Lucknow Lok Sabha seat, Rajnath Singh casts his vote for at a polling booth in Lucknow
UP Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 5 Live Updates: "I appeal to the voters of the country to cast their vote along with their family members...," said Defence Minister and BJP candidate from Lucknow Lok Sabha seat, Rajnath Singh after casting his vote in an interview with ANI.
UP Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 5 Live Updates: 2.89% voter turnout recorded till 9am
UP Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 5 Live Updates: "Today it is my good fortune that I have cast my vote in my village Gauriganj with the resolve of a Viksit Bharat," says Smriti Irani after casting her vote
UP Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 5 Live Updates: After casting her vote, BJP MP and candidate from Amethi Lok Sabha seat, Smriti Irani says, "Today it is my good fortune that I have cast my vote in my village Gauriganj with the resolve of a Viksit Bharat. I appeal to the people to cast their vote. It is our responsibility towards the future of our country..."
UP Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 5 Live Updates: BSP's National General Secretary Satish Chandra Misra's appeal to voters
UP Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 5 Live Updates: BSP's National General Secretary Satish Chandra Misra says, "All people should come out and vote today if you want to protect the constitution of Babasaheb Ambedkar... We are contesting well and we hope that the result will be good as well... SP and Congress are working as 'B team' (of the BJP) and not us. They are trying to harm the BSP to benefit the BJP."
UP Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 5 Live Updates: Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak says, "I appeal to all the voters to come and out for the resolve of Viksit Bharat. We are winning all 80 seats of the state including Amethi and Rae Bareli..."
UP Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 5 Live Updates: 'Vote for love not hate,' says Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge to people as polling begins
UP Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 5 Live Updates: As polling began in 49 constituencies for the fifth phase of the Lok Sabha elections, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday urged people to vote for love and not hatred and cast their ballot against unemployment and inflation. Voting is being held in 49 constituencies in six states and two union territories in the fifth phase, which will decide the electoral fate of several prominent leaders like former Congress president Rahul Gandhi, Union ministers Rajnath Singh and Smriti Irani and former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah.In a post in Hindi on X, Kharge said, "If we want to protect democracy and the Constitution, we must vote. Before pressing the button on EVM, remember that we should vote for love and brotherhood, not for hatred.""We have to vote against unemployment and inflation, not to make a few capitalists richer. We have to vote for the protection of our fundamental rights, not for those who snatch our rights," the Congress president said.He urged the people to vote for justice, not for injustice and oppression."Vote for democracy, not for dictatorship. The voters of the eight states and union territories who will exercise their right to vote today on 49 Lok Sabha seats will vote on the agenda of Yuva Nyay, Naari Nyay, Kisaan Nyay, Shramik Nyay and Hissedari Nyay.
UP Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 5 Live Updates: "There is no confusion that Lotus is blooming in Amethi and Rae Bareli," says BJP's Rae Bareli candidate, Dinesh Pratap Singh
UP Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 5 Live Updates: After casting his vote, BJP's Raebareli candidate, Dinesh Pratap Singh says "There is no confusion that Lotus is blooming in Amethi and Raebareli...Rahul Gandhi is taking the name of his grandmother, father but he is not talking about his grandfather..."
UP Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 5 Live Updates: "They need to talk about inflation, unemployment, infrastructure", says Congress candidate from Amethi KL Sharma
UP Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 5 Live Updates: Kishori Lal Sharma, the Congress candidate from Amethi Lok Sabha constituency, emphasized the need for addressing key issues such as inflation, unemployment, and infrastructure during the ongoing Lok Sabha elections. Sharma stated that people will vote based on their concerns and cannot be misled by false promises. He also mentioned that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi had assured him of a positive outcome similar to that of Raebareli, which boosted his confidence.
UP Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 5 Live Updates: 'People are voting for Viksit Bharat, Viksit Ayodhya and to make PM Modi the PM for the third time,' says sitting MP from Ayodhya Lallu Singh
UP Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 5 Live Updates: After casting his vote, sitting MP from Ayodhya and BJP candidate from the constituency, Lallu Singh says, "People are voting for Viksit Bharat, Viksit Ayodhya and to make PM Modi the PM for the third time..."
UP Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 5 Live Updates: Himanta Biswa Sarma takes a dig at Sonia Gandhi, says 'Who will take your son?'
A day after Sonia Gandhi made an emotional pitch in Rae Bareli for Rahul Gandhi, stating "handing over my son to you, he won't disappoint you," BJP leader and UP Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 5 Live Updates: Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma took a dig at Congress leaders. Sarma said, "He has been re-launched 150-200 times. But who will take your son? Whoever will take your son into their home will be ruined." His remarks came in response to Sonia Gandhi's statement during a joint rally with Rahul and Priyanka in Rae Bareli, where she expressed gratitude to the people and entrusted Rahul to their care, echoing the affection they showed her.
UP Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 5 Live Updates: "I appeal to everyone to come out and cast their vote," says BSP chief Mayawati
UP Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 5 Live Updates: BSP chief Mayawati says "I appeal to everyone to come out and cast their votes...I request all political parties to prioritise the issues of development and the welfare of the people. Whether it is the BJP or Congress, all the parties say that they are forming the Govt but everything will be clear when the results are announced..."
UP Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 5 Live Updates: 'When people start fighting, then you cannot mislead people by making false promises', says Congress candidate KL Sharma
UP Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 5 Live Updates: Congress candidate from Amethi Lok Sabha, KL Sharma says, "... Whatever is there in mind of the people, they will vote according to it... When people start fighting, then you cannot mislead people by making false promises... They need to talk about inflation, unemployment, and infrastructure... We have fought the election positively... The other day Rahul Gandhi assured me of a result similar to that of Rae Bareli and that gave me confidence."
UP Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 5 Live Updates: Rahul Gandhi exposed when he fled Amethi, says BJP chief JP Nadda
UP Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 5 Live Updates: BJP national president JP Nadda criticized Rahul Gandhi, stating that his political capabilities were exposed when he left Amethi and contested from Wayanad in 2019, only to return to contest from Rae Bareli. Speaking at a rally in Amethi in support of BJP candidate Smriti Irani, Nadda said, "Pehle kursi pe baitho, mauj karo, tata bye bye kaho, aur phir nayi jagah talasho. Bus yahi agenda hai in logon ka" (First sit on the chair, have fun, bid goodbye, and then find a new seat. This is the only agenda of these people).
UP Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 5 Live Updates: Polling begins for 14 Lok Sabha constituencies in the fifth phase of elections in Uttar Pradesh
UP Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 5 Live Updates: Karan Bhushan Singh is attached to the youth of Gona, says BJP MP Brij Bhushan Singh about his son's candidature
UP Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 5 Live Updates: On his son and BJP candidate from Kaiserganj Karan Bhushan Sharan Singh, BJP MP Brij Bhushan Singh says, "Everyone is happy with his candidature. Karan Bhushan Singh is attached to the youth of Gona. He is a National player so he is interested in sports as he is in other things..."
UP Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 5 Live Updates: 'From BJP point of view, we have already won more than 270 seats,' says UP Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya
UP Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 5 Live Updates: UP Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya says, "The first four phases of the Lok Sabha elections have been amazing. Seeing from the point of view of the BJP, we have already won more than 270 seats. In the fifth phase of the elections, I see one-sided support for the BJP, especially in the 14 seats of UP, including Rae Bareli... I urge everyone to exercise their right to vote... This election is historic..."
UP Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 5 Live Updates: PM Modi urges voters to participate enthusiastically in fifth phase of LS polls
UP Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 5 Live Updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called upon voters to actively participate in the fifth phase of the Lok Sabha elections, which includes voting for 49 seats across 8 states and union territories. In a message, PM Modi appealed to all voters, especially women and young individuals, to cast their ballots and set a new record for voter turnout.
"I request all the voters of this phase to cast their votes and create a new record of voting. I especially appeal to women and young voters to participate enthusiastically in this festival of democracy," PM Modi stated.
UP Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 5 Live Updates: Akhilesh Yadav mocks Smriti Irani, says 'cylinder people' surrendered in 2024
UP Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 5 Live Updates: Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav took a dig at BJP leader Smriti Irani, calling her and others who protested against the rise in prices of LPG cylinders in 2011 "cylinder people" who have now surrendered in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls. Speaking at INDIA bloc meetings in Amethi and Rae Bareli, Akhilesh said, "Ye jo cylinder wale log they na wo surrender kar rahe hain." His remarks were apparently aimed at Smriti Irani, who had led a protest against the Rs 50 increase in LPG cylinder prices under the UPA government in 2011.
UP Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 5 Live Updates: New and returning faces
UP Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 5 Live Updates: Former Union minister Pradeep Jain Aditya is representing the Congress in Jhansi, while former Samajwadi Party state president Naresh Uttam Patel is contesting from Fatehpur. Among political heirs, Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh's son Karan Bhusan Singh is the BJP candidate in Kaiserganj. Tanuj Punia, son of Congress leader PL Punia, is contesting from Barabanki, and Shreya Verma, granddaughter of SP veteran Beni Prasad Verma, is in the fray from Gonda. Pushpendra Saroj, son of SP leader Indrajit Saroj, is contesting from Kaushambi.
UP Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 5 Live Updates: Three-way battle in Jhansi
UP Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 5 Live Updates: Jhansi, a stronghold of the BJP since 2014, is set to witness a three-way poll battle in the upcoming fifth phase of the Lok Sabha elections. BJP's Anurag Sharma, the sitting MP, is contesting against Congress' Pradeep Jain Aditya and Bahujan Samaj Party's (BSP) Ravi Prakash. Jhansi is one of the 80 Lok Sabha constituencies in Uttar Pradesh and consists of five Legislative Assembly segments: Babina, Jhansi Nagar, Mauranipur, Lalitpur, and Mehroni.
Past Election Results
In the 2014 elections, BJP's Uma Bharti won the seat with 575,889 votes (43.6%), while SP's Dr. Chandrapal Singh Yadav came second with 385,422 votes (29.2%). BSP's Anuradha Sharma secured 213,792 votes (16.2%), and Congress' Pradeep Jain Aditya came fourth with 84,089 votes (6.4%).
In the 2019 elections, Anurag Sharma of BJP retained the seat with a significant margin, securing 809,272 votes (58.6%). SP's Shyam Sundar Singh was the runner-up with 443,589 votes (3.1%), and Congress' Shivsharan garnered 86,139 votes (6.2%).
Current Political Landscape
Jhansi's upcoming election is crucial for all three parties. The BJP aims to maintain its dominance, while Congress and BSP seek to make significant inroads. Anurag Sharma's performance in the last election positions him as a strong contender, but the entry of Pradeep Jain Aditya and Ravi Prakash could shift the dynamics.
UP Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 5 Live Updates: Prominent candidates in the fray
UP Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 5 Live Updates: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is contesting for a third term from Lucknow. Union ministers and BJP leaders such as Smriti Irani (Amethi), Kaushal Kishore (Mohanlalganj), Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti (Fatehpur), and Bhanu Pratap Verma (Jalaun) are also key candidates in this phase. Rahul Gandhi, contesting from Rae Bareli, faces competition from BJP's Dinesh Pratap Singh. Gandhi had previously lost Amethi to Smriti Irani in 2019 but secured a seat in Wayanad, Kerala.
UP Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 5 Live Updates: Constituencies in focus
UP Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 5 Live Updates: The seats going to polls in the fifth phase are Mohanlalganj (SC), Rae Bareli, Amethi, Jalaun (SC), Jhansi, Hamirpur, Banda, Fatehpur, Kaushambi (SC), Barabanki (SC), Faizabad, Kaisarganj and Gonda. Rahul Gandhi is in the fray from Rae Bareli, which was represented by his mother and former Congress president Sonia Gandhi earlier. Over 2.68 crore voters are eligible to exercise their polling rights and 144 candidates are in the fray. The BJP gave tickets to 11 of its sitting Lok Sabha MPs in this phase, while it had fielded new candidates in Barabanki (SC) seat and Kaisarganj.
UP Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 5 Live Updates: Your valuable vote will become the foundation of 'strong-safe India', tweets UP CM Yogi Adityanath
UP Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 5 Live Updates: UP CM Yogi Adityanath tweets, "Respected fellow voters, tomorrow is the fifth phase of the Lok Sabha elections. I appeal to all of you to please vote. Your valuable vote will become the foundation of 'Strong-Safe India' and will aid in achieving the resolve of 'Developed India'."
UP Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 5 Live Updates: As 14 seats go to vote in Uttar Pradesh, Rajnath Singh, Rahul Gandhi, Smriti Irani among key candidates
UP Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 5 Live Updates: The fifth phase of Lok Sabha elections in Uttar Pradesh is set to witness intense competition among prominent political leaders. Voting will take place in 14 constituencies, including Mohanlalganj, Lucknow, Rae Bareli, Amethi, Jalaun, Jhansi, Hamirpur, Banda, Fatehpur, Kaushambi, Barabanki, Faizabad, Kaisarganj, and Gonda. Previously, the BJP dominated these areas, winning 13 out of 14 seats in the 2019 elections, with only Rae Bareli retained by Congress leader Sonia Gandhi.
Prominent Candidates in the Fray
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is contesting for a third term from Lucknow. Union ministers and BJP leaders such as Smriti Irani (Amethi), Kaushal Kishore (Mohanlalganj), Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti (Fatehpur), and Bhanu Pratap Verma (Jalaun) are also key candidates in this phase. Rahul Gandhi, contesting from Rae Bareli, faces competition from BJP's Dinesh Pratap Singh. Gandhi had previously lost Amethi to Smriti Irani in 2019 but secured a seat in Wayanad, Kerala.
New and Returning Faces
Former Union minister Pradeep Jain Aditya is representing the Congress in Jhansi, while former Samajwadi Party state president Naresh Uttam Patel is contesting from Fatehpur. Among political heirs, Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh's son Karan Bhusan Singh is the BJP candidate in Kaiserganj. Tanuj Punia, son of Congress leader PL Punia, is contesting from Barabanki, and Shreya Verma, granddaughter of SP veteran Beni Prasad Verma, is in the fray from Gonda. Pushpendra Saroj, son of SP leader Indrajit Saroj, is contesting from Kaushambi.
Party Strategies and Alliances
The BJP has fielded 11 of its sitting MPs, introducing new candidates in Barabanki and Kaiserganj. The SP is contesting 10 seats, while its ally in the INDIA bloc, the Congress, is contesting four. The BSP is going solo, fielding candidates in all 14 seats, setting the stage for a triangular contest.
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