Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 3: Karnataka sees 54.20% voter turnout at 3:30pm

Karnataka’s democratic spirit was on full display on Tuesday as citizens turned up in crowds to exercise their franchise in the ongoing Lok Sabha election. As polling booths across the state opened their doors at 7 am this morning, voters queued up eagerly, braving the scorching sun and long queues to cast their votes.
As many as 14 out of the total 28 Lok Sabha constituencies in Karnataka are voting day, including Bijapur, Kalaburagi, Raichur, Bellary, Chikkodi, Belgaum, Bagalkot, Bidar, Koppal, Haveri, Dharwad, Uttara Kannada, Davanagere and Shivamogga.
The constituencies in south Karnataka, including Bengaluru, went for polls during the second phase on April 26.
ALSO READ | Why nearly 50 per cent of Bengaluru people stay away from voting, experts discuss
The most recent report from the Election Commission (EC) indicates an overall voter turnout of 54.20 per cent across the 14 constituencies in Karnataka as of 3:30 pm.
The Chikkodi Lok Sabha seat saw the highest voting, at around 59.65 per cent, while, Gulbarga recorded the lowest turnout, at 47.67 per cent.
ALSO READ | Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Karnataka witnesses over 69% voter turnout. Bangalore Central lowest
Here is the voting percentage in the fourteen Lok Sabha seats of Karnataka by 3:30 pm:
The Election Commission has deployed adequate security personnel to ensure smooth conduct of the polling process and to maintain law and order in the state.