"Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Scheduled in 7 Phases, Spanning April 19 to June 1; Results Awaited on June 4"
“The Election Commission of India announces Lok Sabha elections to be conducted in 7 phases from April 19th to June 1st. Vote counting scheduled for June 4th.”
Phase-wise details for the Lok Sabha elections:
Phase 1: April 19th
Phase 2: April 26th
Phase 3: May 5th
Phase 4: May 12th
Phase 5: May 19th
Phase 6: May 26th
Phase 7: June 1st
The 2024 Lok Sabha elections will be conducted in seven phases nationwide.It’s notable that the current Lok Sabha’s term concludes on June 16, necessitating the formation of a new House prior to that date.
In the upcoming elections, the BJP, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is aiming for a historic third term. The party has set a target of over 370 seats, while the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) aims for over 400 seats, rallying under the slogan “abki baar 400 paar”.
To challenge the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), multiple opposition parties have united to form an alliance known as the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA).
What Happened In 2019 Lok Sabha Polls?
In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, conducted in seven phases, the Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance secured a resounding victory, reinstating Narendra Modi as the Prime Minister for a consecutive second term.
Polling took place in seven phases from April 11 to May 19 to elect members of the 17th Lok Sabha. The outcome, announced on May 23, 2019, witnessed a landslide triumph for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) led by PM Modi, securing 303 seats out of 543 in the Lok Sabha.
The Model Code of Conduct was enforced during the election period.
The Model Code of Conduct (MCC) has been activated today following the announcement of the election dates.
The Model Code of Conduct (MCC), instituted by the Election Commission of India (ECI), outlines a series of regulations and principles governing the behavior of political parties and candidates throughout the electoral process. Its objective is to uphold the integrity of elections by discouraging actions that may unfairly sway voters or confer an unjust advantage upon any party or candidate.
