India report: Third phase polling largely peaceful, voter turnout at over 60 per cent

Listen to the latest SBS Hindi news from India. 08/05/2024

Indian voters wait in a long queue to cast their votes at a polling station during the third phase of the general elections in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, western India, 07 May 2024. The Indian general elections are held in seven phases between 19 April and 01 June 2024, with the results announced on 04 June 2024. EPA/DIVYAKANT SOLANKI Source: EPA / DIVYAKANT SOLANKI/EPA/AAP IMAGE

• The third phase of Lok Sabha elections in India witnesses nearly 65 per cent participation. Assam, in the north-eastern region, emerges as the front-runner with an 81.71 per cent voter turnout
• Largely peaceful but polling affected in the eastern state of West Bengal due to tensions in Murshidabad city
• Indian Prime Minister criticises opposition Congress party over Muslim reservation

Tune into SBS Hindi at 5 pm every day and follow us on Facebook  and TwitterX.

LISTEN TO

Australia is no longer top pick for international students, but why?

SBS Hindi

07:52Hindi

LISTEN TO

Amritsar-born teenager Hasrat Gill is forging paths for young cricketers in Australia

SBS Hindi

06:07Hindi

LISTEN TO

Medication brings new hope for Australians with breast cancer

SBS Hindi

04:56Hindi