Indians to Vote in Fifth Phase of National Elections on May 20

Indians are gearing up to cast their ballots on May 20 for the fifth phase of the world’s largest electoral exercise, as the country’s national election enters its final stages. With 49 constituencies up for grabs across six states and two union territories, the political landscape is heating up as key leaders face tough competition.

In the northern state of Uttar Pradesh, the main opposition Congress party’s leader Rahul Gandhi is on the ballot in the family stronghold of Rae Bareli, while Minister of Defence Rajnath Singh is seeking a third term in Lucknow. The voting process, which began on April 19, will conclude on June 1, with at least 969 million registered voters expected to participate.

The first four phases of the elections saw varying voter turnouts, with the latest phase recording a 67.3 percent turnout. Most political parties are aligned with either the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s BJP, or the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA), led by the Congress.

In the fifth phase, voters in states like Jharkhand, Odisha, Bihar, Maharashtra, West Bengal, and union territories like Ladakh and Jammu and Kashmir will have their say. Key constituencies to watch include Amethi and Rae Bareli in Uttar Pradesh, Saran and Hajipur in Bihar, and Ladakh, where local grievances and border tensions with China are in focus.

As the voting process unfolds on May 20, all eyes will be on the outcome of these crucial constituencies and the impact they will have on the overall election results. Stay tuned for complete coverage and analysis as India’s electoral journey reaches its final stages.