Uttar Pradesh Votes for Final Phase of Lok Sabha Elections

Uttar Pradesh recorded a 39.31% polling percentage by 1 pm as voting for the seventh and final phase of the Lok Sabha election began. Thirteen constituencies, including Varanasi from where PM Narendra Modi is contesting, are involved. The voting percentage varies across constituencies, with some experiencing boycotts and slow voting claims.

Uttar Pradesh, a significant player in Indian politics, recorded a polling percentage of 39.31% till 1 pm as the seventh and final phase of the Lok Sabha elections commenced at 7 am on Saturday, according to the Election Commission (EC).

Polling is underway in 13 constituencies, including Varanasi, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi is seeking a third consecutive term. Other constituencies include Maharajganj, Gorakhpur, Kushinagar, and Deoria. A total of 144 candidates, including 10 women, are contesting in this phase.

Key figures like Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Union ministers Mahendra Nath Pandey are among the prominent candidates who have cast their votes. However, incidents of boycotts and complaints of slow voting marred the election process in some regions. The voting percentages reflect diverse dynamics across constituencies, with Maharajganj leading at 42.29%.