The clarion call of democracy has been sounded. The Election Commission has unveiled the Lok Sabha election dates. The entire election will be conducted in 7 phases, starting with the first phase of voting on April 19. The electoral process will span 43 days nationwide, culminating on June 4 when the new government will be announced. Chief Election Commissioner Rajeev Kumar stated that the first phase of voting will take place on April 19, with the subsequent phases on April 26, May 7, May 13, May 20, May 25, and June 1. The counting of votes is set for June 4.
When and where will elections take place across the nation?
- In the first phase on April 19, voting will occur in 21 states/union territories for 102 seats, concluding the election process in 10 states.
- In the second phase on April 26, 89 seats across 13 states/union territories will go to the polls, finishing elections in four more states.
- The third phase on May 7 will see 94 seats in 12 states/union territories vote, completing elections in another six.
- On May 13, the fourth phase will engage 10 states/union territories for 96 seats, finalizing voting in three additional states/union territories.
- The fifth phase on May 20 will have 49 seats in 8 states/union territories up for voting, ending the electoral process in three more.
- During the sixth phase on May 25, 57 seats in 7 states/union territories will open for votes, concluding elections in two more.
- In the final seventh phase on June 1, 57 seats across 8 states/union territories will participate, wrapping up the elections in these areas.
When is voting scheduled in Delhi-NCR?
The voting date for the national capital region, Delhi-NCR, has been set. Delhi will have a single-phase election on May 25, while voting in UP's Noida and Ghaziabad will occur on April 26. Additionally, Haryana's Gurgaon and Faridabad will vote on May 25.
All 7 Phases of Voting In Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh, a crucial battleground for all political parties in India, will have voting across all 7 phases. Holding the highest number of Lok Sabha seats at 80, it's often said that the journey to Delhi's power corridors passes through UP.
Voting in Bihar's 40 Seats Over 7 Phases
The Election Commission's announcement on Saturday signifies the expanse of democracy's biggest festival, with Bihar playing a pivotal role in the elections. Bihar, with 40 Lok Sabha seats, will also conduct elections over seven phases. The dates have been revealed, with voting set for April 19, April 26, May 7, May 13, May 20, May 25, and June 1.
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Madhya Pradesh to See 4 Phase Voting for its 29 Seats
The state of Madhya Pradesh will see elections for its 29 seats unfold over four phases. The first phase is scheduled for April 19, covering 6 seats. The following rounds will see 7 seats on April 26, 8 seats on May 7, and the remaining 8 on May 13. The 2019 Lok Sabha elections also followed a 4 phase pattern.
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Five Phases of Voting in Maharashtra
With a tussle for 48 seats, Maharashtra will go to the polls in five stages with voting occurring on April 19, April 26, May 7, May 13, and May 20.
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Rajasthan Votes in Two Phases
Rajasthan will conduct its polling for all 25 Lok Sabha seats over two phases. Voters will cast their ballots on April 19 and April 26, dividing the state's seats between the two dates.
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Single-Day Voting on April 19 in Tamil Nadu
In a single phase on April 19, Tamil Nadu will vote for its 39 seats in unison, among which 7 are reserved seats. The state will issue notifications on March 20, with the final date for nominations set for March 27.
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When will Gujarat Vote?
Gujarat, the home state of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah, will conduct voting for all 26 Lok Sabha seats in a single phase on May 7. Along with Gujarat, the entire nation will count its votes on June 4 for all 543 Lok Sabha seats.
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Three Phases of Voting in Chhattisgarh
The election schedule for Chhattisgarh's 11 Lok Sabha seats has been declared. The state will vote in three phases with the first phase on April 19 for one seat, followed by the second phase on April 26 and the third on May 7 for the remaining seats.
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West Bengal to Vote Over 7 Phases
West Bengal, politically sensitive and home to frequent shifts in power, will experience a seven-phase election. Detailed dates for the voting have also been released. In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, the BJP secured 18 seats with a 40.3% vote share, while the TMC won 22 seats with a 43.7% share. The Congress party emerged victorious in two constituencies with a 5.7% vote share.
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Single Phase Election in Telangana on May 13
Telangana will carry out its elections in one phase during the fourth phase on May 13. The state's nomination submission window closes on April 25, with the verification scheduled for April 26 and the withdrawal deadline on April 29.
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Assembly Elections to Coincide with General Elections in These 4 States?
Alongside the general elections, assembly elections are also poised to happen in four states. Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim will have their assembly elections on April 19, Andhra Pradesh on May 13, and Odisha's assembly elections will run through four stages: May 13, May 20, May 25, and June 1. Currently, the Election Commission is undergoing preparations to mobilize a full force for the elections.
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3.4 Lakh CAPF Personnel to be Deployed
Chief Election Commissioner Rajeev Kumar announced that 3.4 lakh Central Armed Police Force (CAPF) personnel will be deployed for the Lok Sabha elections and assembly elections in four states. The highest number of CAPF personnel, 92,000, will be stationed in politically volatile West Bengal.
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BJP-NDA Fully Prepared for Elections: PM Modi
Following the announcement of the election dates, PM Narendra Modi expressed readiness, stating that the BJP-NDA alliance is fully prepared. They will approach people on the basis of their governance track record across all sectors. Outlining the transformation from a time of widespread scandal and policy paralysis ten years ago, the prime minister emphasized the remarkable journey to a resurging nation.
