The fifth phase of the Lok Sabha Elections 2024 is set to take place on May 20, covering 49 constituencies across eight states and union territories. Here are some of the key candidates and constituencies to watch in this phase:
Lok Sabha Election 2024 Phase 5 Overview:-
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Date of Polling | May 20, 2024 |
| States and Union Territories Involved | Bihar, Jammu & Kashmir, Jharkhand, Ladakh, Maharashtra, Odisha, Uttar Pradesh, and West Bengal |
| Number of Constituencies | 49 |
| Total Nomination Forms Received | 1586 |
| Valid Nominations After Scrutiny | 749 |
| Final Contesting Candidates | 695 |
- Uttar Pradesh:
- Amethi: A high-profile contest with Smriti Irani (BJP) defending her seat against Congress’s Rahul Gandhi.
- Rae Bareli: Sonia Gandhi (Congress) faces off against Dinesh Pratap Singh (BJP).
- Maharashtra:
- Mumbai South: Arvind Sawant (Shiv Sena) is challenged by Milind Deora (Congress).
- Nashik: Hemant Godse (Shiv Sena) will defend his seat against Sameer Bhujbal (NCP).
- Bihar:
- Saran: Rajiv Pratap Rudy (BJP) faces Chandrika Rai (RJD).
- Madhubani: Ashok Yadav (BJP) will compete against Abdul Bari Siddiqui (RJD).
- West Bengal:
- Kolkata South: Mala Roy (TMC) is up against Chandra Bose (BJP) and Mita Chakraborty (CPI-M).
- Howrah: Prasun Banerjee (TMC) faces a contest against Rantidev Sengupta (BJP).
- Odisha:
- Kendrapara: Baijayant Panda (BJP) will take on Anubhav Mohanty (BJD).
- Puri: Pinaki Misra (BJD) defends his seat against Sambit Patra (BJP).
- Jharkhand:
- Ranchi: Sanjay Seth (BJP) contests against Subodh Kant Sahay (Congress).
- Dhanbad: P.N. Singh (BJP) is challenged by Kirti Azad (Congress).
- Jammu & Kashmir:
- Anantnag: A three-way contest with Hasnain Masoodi (NC) defending his seat against Sofi Yousuf (BJP) and Ghulam Ahmad Mir (Congress).
- Ladakh:
- This unique constituency sees Jamyang Tsering Namgyal (BJP) contesting against Asgar Ali Karbalai (Congress) and Sajjad Hussain (Independent).
The results for this phase, along with the other phases, will be announced on June 4, 2024
