In a significant development, the Election Commission has unveiled the much-anticipated schedule for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections and state assemblies. The electoral process will unfold in seven phases, spanning from April 19 to June 1, with vote counting slated for June 4. Here’s a breakdown of the phases and regions:
Single-Phase Voting
Marking the initiation of the electoral extravaganza, several states and union territories will witness single-phase voting . This includes Arunachal Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Chandigarh, Delhi, Goa, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Kerala, Laskhdweep, Ladakh, Mizoram, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Puducherry, Sikkim, Tamil Nadu, Punjab, Telangana, Uttarakhand, Andaman and Nicobar Island, and Daman & Diu.
Two-Phase Voting
In a dual-phase voting arrangement, Karnataka, Rajasthan, Tripura, and Manipur will exercise their electoral rights on April 19 and April 26.
Three-Phase Voting
Chhattisgarh and Assam will see a three-phase voting schedule, with polling dates falling on April 19, April 26, and May 7.
Four-Phase Voting
There will be four phases of voting in the states of Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand, and Odisha. Election days in Madhya Pradesh and Jharkhand are April 19, April 26, May 7, May 13, May 20, May 25, and June 1. Election days in Odisha are May 13 2024, May 20 2024, May 25 2024, and June 1 2024.
Five-Phase Voting
Maharashtra and Jammu & Kashmir are gearing up for a five-phase voting process, with polling dates set for April 19, April 26, May 7, May 13, and May 20.
Seven-Phase Voting :
A marathon seven-phase voting arrangement awaits Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and West Bengal. Voters in these populous states will cast their ballots on April 19, April 26, May 7, May 13, May 20, May 25, and June 1, showcasing the democratic fervor across multiple days.
With this comprehensive schedule in place, the stage is set for a riveting electoral showdown, culminating in the declaration of results on June 4. Stay tuned for updates and insights as the nation braces for a transformative democratic exercise.
Summary information in Table :
| Phase | State | Dates of Election |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arunachal Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Chandigarh, Delhi, Goa, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Kerala, Lakshadweep, Ladakh, Mizoram, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Puducherry, Sikkim, Tamil Nadu, Punjab, Telangana, Uttarakhand, Andaman and Nicobar Island, Daman & Diu | – |
| 2 | Karnataka, Rajasthan, Tripura, Manipur | April 19, April 26 |
| 3 | Chhattisgarh, Assam | April 19, April 26, May 7 |
| 4 | Odisha, Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand | Odisha: May 13, May 20, May 25, June 1 Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand: April 19, April 26, May 7, May 13, May 20, May 25, June 1 |
| 5 | Maharashtra, Jammu & Kashmir | April 19, April 26, May 7, May 13, May 20 |
| 7 | Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal | April 19, April 26, May 7, May 13, May 20, May 25, June 1 |
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