Lok Sabha Election 2024 Dates: The 18th Lok Sabha elections in India are likely to be held in April and May, marking the end of the current Lok Sabha session led by the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government. The 17th Lok Sabha session is set to conclude on June 16, 2024. With political parties pushing their election campaigns, the NDA and the recently formed I.N.D.I.A. bloc are poised for a head-to-head battle.
The 17th Lok Sabha elections in 2019 threw up a victory for the BJP-led NDA, which secured 353 out of 543 seats. The BJP alone claimed 303 seats, surpassing the required majority of 272.
Lok Elections 2024 Dates
The official dates for the General Elections 2024 will be announced by the Election Commission of India (ECI) at 3 PM on Saturday. Sources suggest the elections may take place in April and May 2024. The suspense will end in a short while.
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Phases And Eligible Voters: What To Expect In General Elections 2024
While the number of phases for the upcoming elections remains unconfirmed, previous elections in 2014 and 2019 were conducted in nine and seven phases, respectively. The General Elections 2024 are likely to follow a multi-phase approach.
In 2019, India boasted 90 crore eligible voters, with an additional 15 million first-time voters. Reports for the upcoming elections indicate a substantial increase, with an expected rise of 6 crore voters, bringing the total to 96 crore eligible voters.
Where To Watch Election Commission's Announcement LIVE
You can also catch the LIVE stream of the announcement right here on ABP Live.
The announcement of the Lok Sabha election dates 2024 by Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar and Election Commissioners Gyanesh Kumar and Sukhbir Singh Sandhu, will also be live streamed on the Election Commission's YouTube channel and X.
Stay updated with ABP Live Blog and ABP LIVE TV for the latest information on the poll schedule.
Recap Of Lok Sabha Elections 2019
The 2019 General Elections witnessed the BJP-led NDA securing a decisive victory with 353 seats out of 543. BJP's individual triumph with 303 seats solidified its majority. Despite an increase in seats, from 44 in 2014 to 52 in 2019, the Indian National Congress (INC) failed to attain the leader of the opposition status, falling short of the required 10% of total seats.