ET Graphics: With 49 seats and 695 candidates, fifth phase turns into crucial round for big names

Polling for the fifth phase of Lok Sabha elections covering 49 constituencies in six states and two UTs, and 35 assembly seats in Odisha, will be held today. This round will mark the completion of voting exercise in around 78% (427) of parliamentary seats. Voting for the remaining seats will be held on May 25 (58 seats) and June 1 (57 seats). While Arunachal and Sikkim results will be out on June 2, Lok Sabha, Andhra and Odisha results will be declared on June 4.

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