The third phase of Lok Sabha elections witnessed intense campaigning, with 92 seats across 11 states and UTs at stake. Key contests include Gujarat, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Karnataka. PM Modi challenged Congress on reservations, while BJP criticized them on anti-national activities. The phase also saw allegations against JD(S) leader Prajwal Revanna. Modi visited Ayodhya, emphasizing governance for future generations.

“We will not have to use force to take PoK as people would say that we must be merged with India. Such demands are now coming,” he said

According to NTA sources, some candidates were distributed question papers in languages other than their choice of medium which prompted them to walk out of the centre