11:13 AM, 16-Mar-2024
97 crore voters will be able to exercise their rights
About 97 crore voters will be able to exercise their franchise in this election. More than 12 lakh polling stations will be set up across the country. According to the Commission, two crore new voters in the age group of 18 to 29 years have been added to the voter list.
11:02 AM, 16-Mar-2024
The last general election was held in seven phases
The election dates for 2019 were announced on March 10. Voting was conducted in seven phases between April 11 and May 19, while the counting of votes took place on May 23. Voting was held in seven phases in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and West Bengal. At the same time, voting was held in a single phase in 22 states and union territories. In 2014, election dates were announced on 5 March. Elections were held in 9 phases from 7 April to 12 May. The results were declared on 16 May.
10:40 AM, 16-Mar-2024
In the last election, BJP got 303 seats and Congress 52 seats.
It is noteworthy that in the last elections, BJP had won 303 seats and Congress 52 seats. Congress could not muster sufficient numbers to claim the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha. Therefore, this election is being seen as a do or die battle for the opposition alliance.
10:25 AM, 16-Mar-2024
The tenure of the 17th Lok Sabha is ending on June 16.
The tenure of the current 17th Lok Sabha is ending on June 16. Before this, it is mandatory to constitute a new Lok Sabha. The tenure of the assemblies of Odisha, Sikkim, Andhra Pradesh and Arunachal Pradesh is also ending in June. Election dates will also be announced in these states. According to officials, the dates will be decided keeping in mind the board exams, festivals and availability of security personnel.
10:07 AM, 16-Mar-2024
UP LS Election Dates Live: UP elections can be held in six to seven phases, Election Commission will announce today
The Election Commission will announce the election schedule for the 18th Lok Sabha today at 3 pm. Along with this, Model Code of Conduct will also be implemented across the country. It is likely that voting for 543 seats will be conducted in seven or eight phases. The Commission may also announce the assembly election schedule in some states.