The 2024 Lok Sabha elections might be carried out in seven phases.
New Delhi:
The nomination course of for 102 parliamentary constituencies throughout 21 states and Union territories for the 2024 basic elections with the Election Fee on behalf of the President issuing its notification.
Candidates contesting within the elections should file their nomination papers inside a specified timeframe. The final date for submitting nomination papers for many constituencies is March 27. Nonetheless, in Bihar, as a result of a pageant, the deadline is prolonged to March 28. Candidates even have the choice to withdraw their nomination earlier than a specified deadline. The final date for withdrawal of candidature is March 20 for many constituencies, and April 2 for Bihar.
The 2024 Lok Sabha elections might be carried out in seven phases, beginning on April 19 and concluding on June 1. Every section will cowl completely different constituencies throughout varied states and Union territories. The outcomes of the election might be introduced on June 4.
The primary section of polling contains states reminiscent of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Jammu and Kashmir, Lakshadweep, and Puducherry.
Simultaneous Elections
Simultaneous elections for Lok Sabha and meeting might be held in 4 states: Sikkim, Odisha, Arunachal Pradesh, and Andhra Pradesh.
Jammu and Kashmir, beneath President’s Rule since 2018, is not going to have simultaneous elections as a result of safety issues.
By-elections may also be carried out for 26 meeting seats throughout a number of states, together with Bihar, Gujarat, Haryana, Jharkhand, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, and Tamil Nadu.
Election Fee’s Measures
The Election Fee has taken a number of measures to make sure truthful and clear elections. Particular consideration is given to combatting pretend information on social media, with extreme penalties for dissemination.
Strict tips are in place to stop hate speeches and preserve the integrity of the electoral course of.
Particular provisions are made for aged voters above the age of 85 and individuals with disabilities, permitting them to vote from dwelling.
Roughly 82 lakh voters fall beneath the class of these above the age of 85.
