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Campaigning for the third phase of the five-phased poll for the Jharkhand Assembly will come to an end on Sunday. Polling in this phase will be held in eleven constituencies of the remaining 41 on Tuesday. Leaders of different political parties are leaving no stone unturned to woo the voters in favour of their parties. Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi, RJD President Lalu Prasad Yadav, BJP President Rajnath Singh, Jharkhand Mukti Morcha Chief Shibu Soren, Janata Dal United leader Nitish Kumar and Jharkhand Vikas Morcha leader Babu Lal Marandi are addressing a series of meetings throughout the state to grab the attention of the voters. UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi is scheduled to address rallies here on December 8. According to sources, despite tight security, violence continues unabated in the state. Polls for 26 Assembly seats were held on November 25 and 14 Assembly were held on December 2. About 14 and 15 constituencies respectively will go for election in the fourth and the fifth phases. Counting of votes will be held on December 23.