Tamil Nadu's 2024 Lok Sabha Election: Timetable, Voters, and Political Factors
There will be 39 parliamentary seats up for grabs in the upcoming Tamil Nadu Lok Sabha Election 2024, making it a key occasion. The state’s political environment is expected to undergo a substantial change when it has a single-phase election on April 19, 2024. An fierce political struggle in the southern state has begun with the Election Commission’s notification of the polling date, with results to be announced on June 4.
With 39 Lok Sabha seats, 32 of which are unreserved and seven of which are reserved for candidates from Scheduled Castes, Tamil Nadu is renowned for its dynamic political culture. With 38 of the 39 seats won in the 2019 elections, the DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance emerged victorious. This overwhelming victory highlighted regional players’ superiority over national parties in Tamil Nadu politics.
Tamil Nadu Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Schedule: Date, Phase
| PHASE | CONSTITUENCY |
| Phase 1 (April 19) | Tiruvallur, Chennai North, Chennai South, Chennai Central, Sriperumbudur, Kancheepuram, Arakkonam, Vellore, Krishnagiri, Dharmapuri, Tiruvannamalai, Arani, Viluppuram, Kallakurichi, Salem, Namakkal, Erode, Tiruppur, Nilgiris, Coimbatore, Pollachi, Dindigul, Karur, Tiruchirappalli, Perambalur, Cuddalore, Chidambaram, Mayiladuthurai, Nagapattinam, Thanjavur, Sivaganga, Madurai, Theni, Virudhunagar, Ramanathapuram, Thoothukkudi, Tenkasi, Tirunelveli, Kanniyakumari |
Ahead to the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, there have been several significant changes in Tamil Nadu politics. The state’s political environment has seen a major recalibration as a result of the DMK joining the INDIA bloc and the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) losing the backing of the AIADMK. Tamil Nadu’s political landscape is mostly driven by regional heavyweights, in contrast to many other states where the BJP and Congress frequently control the electoral narrative.
According to the election calendar, on April 19, 2024, polling will take place in all 39 constituencies in a single phase. The Election Commission has worked to promote effective resource management and streamline the electoral process, which is reflected in this unified approach. Tamil Nadu’s electoral environment is rich and dynamic, encompassing a broad spectrum of areas, each with its own distinct socio-political fabric.
Constituencies
The DMK-Congress coalition won 38 out of 39 seats in the last general election, securing an enormous win. Compared to the 2014 results, when the coalition was unable to win even one seat in Tamil Nadu, this represented a stunning comeback. On the other hand, the BJP-led alliance under the AIADMK was only able to secure one seat, indicating the declining power of national parties in the state.
The DMK’s recent formation of a new alliance with the Congress and Kamal Haasan’s MNM ahead of the 2024 elections highlights the importance of strategic alliances in Tamil Nadu politics. Notably, the BJP has had trouble winning in Tamil Nadu historically and has had mixed results there.
Political parties are stepping up their campaigning in an attempt to influence voters with their different platforms and pledges as the state gets ready for the Lok Sabha elections. The Tamil Nadu Lok Sabha Election 2024 promises to be a keenly observed and hotly contested event, influencing the future course of the state’s politics with regional players taking center stage.
As the election day draws near, check back for thorough coverage and updates on Tamil Nadu’s political journey.
