Third round of the general election has begun in India today.

The election began on 11 April will continue on seven rounds until 19 May. Today is the lower parliament polling to elect 117 MPs from 13 states from 543 candidates.

Voting is underway at the Indian Prime Minister's home state of Gujarat and the opposition Leader, Rahul Gandhi's constituent of Southern Kerala. About 188 million are set to vote in this phase of elections.

When the voting ends on 19 May, th counting would be on 23 May.