The Election Commission of India on Saturday (16.03.2024) unveiled the schedule for the Lok Sabha polls. The elections will span 7 phases, commencing on April 19 and concluding on June 1, with vote counting slated for June 4.
Voting Schedule:
- Phase 1: April 19
- Phase 2: April 26
- Phase 3: May 7
- Phase 4: May 13
- Phase 5: May 20
- Phase 6: May 25
- Phase 7: June 1
Results: June 4
The Chief Election Commissioner stated that the elections for 102 constituencies will occur in the first phase, 89 in the second phase, 94 in the third phase, 96 in the fourth, 49 in the fifth, 57 in the sixth, and 57 in the seventh phase.
Simultaneously, assembly elections in Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim, and Odisha will take place alongside the Lok Sabha elections, starting on April 19. The assembly polls for Andhra Pradesh are scheduled for May 13, Sikkim on April 19, Arunachal Pradesh on April 19, and Odisha on May 13.
Additionally, bypolls will be conducted for 26 Assembly constituencies simultaneously.
The Model Code of Conduct has been enforced immediately following the announcement of the schedule, as per the Election Commission’s declaration.
