In the final phase of the Lok Sabha polls, the Election Commission has directed state authorities and Chief Electoral Officers to take appropriate action to mitigate the negative effects of heatwaves or precipitation when forecast. The Phase 6 Lok Sabha elections, which are scheduled for this Saturday, have sufficient preparations made by the poll panel.

In eight states and UTs, 58 PCs are set to vote. Elections in the NCT of Delhi and Haryana are scheduled for this phase. The other states/UTs that will continue with their elections in this phase are West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Jammu & Kashmir, Odisha, and Uttar Pradesh. Simultaneous voting will be held for 42 assembly constituencies in the Odisha State Legislative Assembly.