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Lok Sabha Election 2024
The Chief Election Commissioner, Rajiv Kumar, announced Lok Sabha Election 2024 will happen in 7 phases from April 19 to June 1. Andhra Pradesh assembly polls on March 13, Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim polls on April 19, and Odisha polls on May 13.
In the previous year, the BJP won 303 seats, while the Congress secured 52. Opposing parties aim to challenge BJP in this year’s crucial Lok Sabha elections, which offer 543 total seats: 412 for General candidates, 47 for ST candidates, and 84 for SC candidates. Learn about the 2024 Lok Sabha elections from the article covering Phases 1 to 7, party participation, and predictions.
Summary of Lok Sabha Elections 2024
The ECI released the schedule for the Lok Sabha elections in 2024, starting on April 19 and ending on June 1 in 7 phases, providing citizens with an overview of the voting experience. The elections are scheduled for various dates: 19 April (first phase), 26 April (second and third phases), 7 May (fourth phase), 20 May (fifth phase), 25 May (sixth phase), and 1 June (seventh phase).
Event Name | Parliament Election 2024 |
Organizer | Election Commission of India |
Number of Phases | 7 |
Starting Date of Voting | 19 April 2024 |
Last Date of Voting | 1 June 2024 |
Election Result Date | 4 June 2024 ( Vote Counting Day) |
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Lok Sabha Election 2024 schedule
| Phase | Date | States/UTs | Constituencies |
| Phase 1 | April 19 | 21 | 102 |
| Phase 2 | April 26 | 13 | 89 |
| Phase 3 | May 7 | 12 | 94 |
| Phase 4 | May 13 | 10 | 96 |
| Phase 5 | May 20 | 8 | 49 |
| Phase 6 | May 25 | 7 | 57 |
| Phase 7 | June 1 | 8 | 57 |
2024 Lok Sabha Phase Schedule
The 18th general elections will be held in 7 phases, with varying numbers of seats contested in each phase until completion.
Phase 1
Nominations for the 1st phase on 27 March, and voting on 19 April in 21 states and union territories.
Phase 2
Phase 2 of Lok Sabha elections 2024 includes 12 states and union territories. Nominations end on 4 April and voting takes place on 26 April.
Phase 3
The 3rd phase of elections is on 20 April with nominations set for 7 May in 12 states and union territories.
Phase 4
The 4th phase of elections is on 13 May, covering 10 states and Union territories, with nominations closing on 25 April.
Phase 5
Nominations for this phase on 3 May precede the Lok Sabha elections’ 5th phase on 20 May involving eight states and union territories.
Phase 6
The 6th phase of elections for Union territories and 7 states is scheduled for 25 May, with nominations closing on 6 May.
Phase 7
The 7th phase of elections is set for 1 June, with nomination deadlines for 8 states and UT on 14 May.
Lok Sabha elections 2024 Main political parties
Various regional and national parties will participate in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, adding diversity to India’s political landscape. Below are the candidates and parties.
BJP
Congress
Communist Party
Bahujan Samaj Party
National People’s Party
Aam Aadmi Party
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