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Polling for third phase of general election held in India
April 23, 2019

In India, polling for the third and largest phase of general election is underway today (Tuesday).

Tens of millions of people are casting their votes across 14 states to elect 117 members of Lok Sabha in this phase. 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi cast his vote in home state of Gujarat.

Meanwhile, Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee has alleged that the central forces are working for the BJP by asking voters in Maldaha Dakshin and Balurghat constituencies, to cast their votes for the saffron party.

Banerjee said the Election Commission has been apprised of it.

In the first two phases, election was held to 91 and 96 seats on 11 and 18th of this month respectively.

Elections are being held in seven phases and with the completion of third phase, the election process will be completed in southern States.