The Lok Sabha elections in India witnessed peaceful polling during the third phase, with a voter turnout of 64.4%. Various states recorded different percentages of voter turnout, with Assam having the highest and Uttar Pradesh the lowest. The Election Commission ensured smooth conduct of polling in all regions, including LWE-affected areas. Stringent security measures were put in place to create a safe environment for voters.
Washington Adventist University celebrated its 108th Commencement Ceremony and honored two individuals with Honorary Doctorates for their service to the community. Dr. Sajid Tarar and Dr. Jesse Singh were recognized for their contributions to the Center for Social Change, a nonprofit organization supporting individuals with Intellectual Disabilities. The ceremony highlighted the importance of collaboration and vision for the future.
Samajwadi Party leader Dharmendra Yadav expressed confidence in the party's victory in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. He highlighted the disappointment among the public with the ruling party's unfulfilled promises and mentioned the excitement surrounding the manifesto of the INDIA alliance. The party aims to win seats that were previously challenging for them.