Lok Sabha Elections 2024 LIVE: ECI Announces Election Schedule, Polls begin on April 19

The Election Commission is set to announce the schedule for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls later today. In a statement on X, the poll body mentioned that the dates for the general elections and some state assembly elections will be revealed shortly.

The current tenure of the Lok Sabha ends on June 16, and a new House must be constituted before then. Similarly, the assemblies of Andhra Pradesh, Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh, and Odisha will also reach the end of their tenure in June.

Approximately 97 crore people are eligible to vote in the forthcoming polls.

During the previous parliamentary elections, the BJP secured 303 seats and is now vying for a third consecutive term, while the Congress managed to win 52 seats. However, it fell short of obtaining enough seats to claim the Leader of the Opposition position in the Lok Sabha.

The upcoming elections hold significant importance for the Opposition bloc INDIA, as they strive to halt the BJP’s dominance.

Mar 16, 2024 16:14(IST)

Lok Sabha Election 2024 Date 19 April 2024: When is the election scheduled to take place in your state? Find the complete schedule for the Lok Sabha 2024 election here.

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

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Schedule for General Elections to Lok Sabha 2024 Phase 7

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Schedule for General Elections to Lok Sabha 2024 Phase 6

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Schedule for General Elections to Lok Sabha 2024 Phase 5

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Schedule for General Elections to Lok Sabha 2024 Phase 4

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Schedule for General Elections to Lok Sabha 2024 Phase 3

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Schedule for General Elections to Lok Sabha 2024 Phase 2

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Schedule for General Elections to Lok Sabha 2024 Phase 1

Mar 16, 2024 15:55(IST)

The Election Commission of India releases the schedule for Bye-Elections in 26 ACs along with GE 2024.

Mar 16, 2024 15:52(IST)

Lok Sabha Election 2024 Date 19 April 2024:

• Phase 1- April 19, 2024

• Phase 2- 26 April 2024

• Phase 3-7 May 2024

• Phase 4 – 13 May 2024

• Phase 5 – 20 May 2024

• Phase 6 – 25 May 2024

• Phase 7 – 1 June 2024

• Counting on June 4

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Delhi: Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar’s Shayari advising voters to not forward fake news and unverified information.

Mar 16, 2024 15:36(IST)

Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar says “Cash movement worth around Rs 3,400 was restricted in the last 11 state assembly elections in Rajasthan, Telangana, Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka, Chhattisgarh, Mizoram, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Himachal Pradesh, Gujarat and Tripura. This shows an increase of 835%…”

Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar says “Cash movement worth around Rs 3,400 was restricted in the last 11 state assembly elections in Rajasthan, Telangana, Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka, Chhattisgarh, Mizoram, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Himachal Pradesh, Gujarat and Tripura. This… pic.twitter.com/z0Kj36s90y

— ANI (@ANI) March 16, 2024

Mar 16, 2024 15:31(IST)

Delhi: Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar says, “There is no place for bloodbath and violence in the elections…From wherever we will receive the information of violence, we will take action against them…”

#WATCH | Delhi: Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar says, “There is no place for bloodbath and violence in the elections…From wherever we will receive the information of violence, we will take action against them…” pic.twitter.com/xu1z7FRb0l

— ANI (@ANI) March 16, 2024

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Delhi: Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar says, “We have 1.8 crore first-time voters and 19.47 crore voters between the age group of 20-29 years…”

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Delhi: Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar says, “In 12 states the ratio of women voters is higher than men voters.”

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Delhi: Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar says, “We have a total of 96.8 crore electors.”

Mar 16, 2024 15:12(IST)

Lok Sabha elections 2024: “The term of the 17th Lok Sabha is due to expire on June 16, 2024. The term of legislative Assemblies of Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Arunachal Pradesh, and Sikkim are also due to expire on June 24. Assembly elections are also due in Jammu and Kashmir,” says Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar at a press conference.

#WATCH | Delhi: Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar says “We are committed to give the nation a truly festive, democratic environment. The term of the 17th Lok Sabha is due to expire on 16th June 2024. The terms of the Legislative Assemblies of Andhra Pradesh, Odisha,… pic.twitter.com/2YjXDLEb8E

— ANI (@ANI) March 16, 2024

Mar 16, 2024 15:04 (IST)

Delhi: Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar to announce the schedule for the Lok Sabha Elections 2024, shortly.

#WATCH | Delhi: Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar to announce the schedule for the Lok Sabha Elections 2024, shortly. pic.twitter.com/dyegtbPPM1

— ANI (@ANI) March 16, 2024

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