Lok Sabha Election 2024 Highlights: Polls begin on April 19, results on June 4; MCC kicks in

Lok Sabha Election 2024 Date 19 April 2024: With the 2024 Lok Sabha election date announced, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor said this election will shape India's future. What India do we want for our children? What India do we want to inhabit? The BJP envisions a uniformity of language, nation, religion, leadership, party, and even elections. Our approach values inclusivity, celebrates diversity, and cherishes the pluralism that defines Kerala and our nation."

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The Election Commission of India (ECI) announced that voting for the seven Lok Sabha constituencies in Delhi is scheduled for May 25, during the sixth phase of elections.

Delhi Lok Sabha 2024 election full schedule

Lok Sabha Election 2024 Date 19 April 2024: The assembly elections in Andhra Pradesh and Odisha are scheduled for May 13, while the Assembly polls in Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim will take place on April 19. The counting of votes will occur on June 4.

Lok Sabha Election 2024 Date 19 April 2024: As the Election Commission announced the dates of the Lok Sabha elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrote on ‘X’: “The biggest festival of democracy is here! EC has announced the 2024 Lok Sabha election dates. We, the BJP-NDA, are fully prepared for elections. We are going to the people on the basis of our track record of good governance and service delivery across sectors.”

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Lok Sabha Election 2024 Date 19 April 2024: CEC Rajiv Kumar said that Arun Goel was a highly esteemed team member, and if he chose to resign due to personal reasons, we must respect his decision.

Lok Sabha Election 2024 Date 19 April 2024: “We were informed by all authorities that conducting J&K polls simultaneously wouldn't be feasible due to security concerns. Elections in J&K will take place immediately after the Lok Sabha polls,” said CEC Rajiv Kumar.

Lok Sabha Election 2024 Date 19 April 2024: Find out the dates for Lok Sabha elections in your constituency through this map.

Lok Sabha Election 2024 Date 19 April 2024: CEC Rajiv Kumar explained the necessity of conducting the Lok Sabha elections in 7 phases. He said it is done considering geographic conditions, festivals, exams, and various other factors.

Lok Sabha Election 2024 Date 19 April 2024: The ECI announced on Saturday that national polls would commence in April, with an astounding 96.8 crore people eligible to cast their ballots. This monumental exercise of democratic franchise, the largest in human history, will span six weeks, beginning on April 19. The counting of votes will be taken on June 4.

Lok Sabha Election 2024 Date 19 April 2024: When will the election take in your state? Check the Lok Sabha 2024 election full schedule here.

Lok Sabha Election 2024 Date 19 April 2024:

• Phase 1 elections: Scheduled for April 19, with the last date for nominations set for March 27. This phase will encompass 21 States and Union Territories.

• Phase 2 elections: Set to take place from April 26, with the final date for candidate nominations being April 4. This phase will cover 12 States and Union Territories.

• Phase 3 elections: Slated for May 7, with the deadline for candidate nominations set for April 20. The third phase will encompass 12 States and Union Territories.

• Phase 4 elections: Scheduled for May 13, with the last date for candidate nominations being April 25. This phase will cover 10 States and Union Territories.

• Phase 5 elections: Set to be held on May 20, with the deadline for candidate nominations set for May 3. The fifth phase will cover 8 States and Union Territories.

• Phase 6 elections: Scheduled for May 25, with the final date for candidate nominations being May 6. This phase will encompass 7 States and Union territories.

• Phase 7 elections: Slated for June 1, with the deadline for candidate nominations set for May 14. The seventh phase will cover 8 States and Union Territories.

The Lok Sabha elections are scheduled to be conducted in 7 phases, with the process expected to conclude by June 6. Counting for all elections, including by-elections, assembly elections, and general elections, will take place on June 4.

Lok Sabha Election 2024 Date 19 April 2024: Lok Sabha elections are to be conducted in seven phases, voting to begin on April 19, counting on June 4

Lok Sabha Election 2024 Date LIVE: General elections to Arunachal Pradesh legislative assembly poll on April 19.

Lok Sabha Election 2024 Date LIVE: The ECI urged all stakeholders to uphold respectful discourse and prohibits the use of children in political campaigning.

Lok Sabha Election 2024 Date LIVE: CEC Rajiv Kumar says EC will take action against political parties who use children in campaigning.

Lok Sabha Election 2024 Date LIVE: To combat the influx of illicit funds, the Election Commission of India conducted thorough reviews with enforcement agencies. Initiatives such as the ESMs portal and improved coordination between agencies have led to a significant rise in seizures during the past 11 elections, said CEC Rajiv Kumar.

Lok Sabha Election Schedule LIVE: Addressing the formidable hurdles in ensuring free and fair elections, CEC Rajiv Kumar highlights the '4Ms': muscle, money, misinformation, and MCC violations.

The Election Commission of India is dedicated to tackling these challenges with effective measures, he said.

Lok Sabha Election Schedule LIVE: In a bid to ensure inclusivity and participation in the Lok Sabha elections, the Election Commission has introduced home voting facilities for individuals aged 85 and above, as well as for voters with a benchmark disability of 40 per cent or more. Additionally, polling stations will provide volunteers, wheelchairs, and transportation assistance to facilitate voting for eligible voters.

Lok Sabha Election Schedule LIVE: "Total electors encompass 49.7 crore males, 47.1 crore females, and 48,000 transgender voters. Additionally, 1.8 crore first-time voters have been added to the list," announced CEC Rajiv Kumar.

Lok Sabha Election Schedule LIVE: "In the past 11 state polls, we've witnessed peaceful and violence-free elections with minimal need for repolls; moving forward, we aim to enhance this trend," says CEC Rajiv Kumar.

Lok Sabha Election Schedule LIVE: After two election commissioners joined the office on Friday, chief election commissioner Rajiv Kumar said, “Our team is now complete, we are fully prepared for the biggest festival of Indian democracy.”

Lok Sabha Election Schedule LIVE:

The Election Commission of India is holding a press conference in New Delhi to announce the schedule for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections and some state assembly elections.

Lok Sabha Election Schedule LIVE: The Election Commission of India (ECI) may reduce the number of election phases. This is anticipated because, the internal security situation has notably improved since 2019, with Jammu and Kashmir adjusting to the abrogation of Article 370, and Maoist insurgency largely confined to the Bastar region in Chhattisgarh. While incidents of political violence persist in West Bengal and ethnic tensions simmer in Manipur, overall internal security remains stable, albeit with concerns about religious radicalisation among minority communities.

Terror incidents have decreased in the hinterland since 2019, apart from strikes in the Rajouri-Poonch sector. Given these developments, the EC has an opportunity to streamline the election process, which currently spans over a month and involves substantial resources.

However, there's a caveat to this. Forces require time to mobilize across the country, and the EC may opt for a cautious approach to ensure adequate security, considering the potential for political violence and terror strikes during elections.

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