Dharwad: As Phase 3 of the Lok Sabha elections unfolds across the remaining 14 constituencies of the state, there’s a noticeable slowdown in polling momentum. The intense heatwave and scorching sun seem to be dissuading voters from venturing out to polling stations and exercising their democratic rights.
By 1 pm, voter turnout figures reveal: Dharwad recorded a turnout of 40.61%, Bagalkot 41.91%, Belagavi 40.57%, Ballari 44.36%, Bidar 37.97%, Vijayapura 39.81%, Chikkodi 45.69%, Davanagere 42.32%, Kalaburgi 37.48%, Haveri 43.26%, Koppal 42.74%, Raichur 38.06%, Shivamogga 44.98%, and Uttara Kannada 44.22%.
