While the EC has maintained that its processes adhere to the law, the Congress’ decision to form EAGLE reflects on a growing distrust in the electoral machinery.
‘Freebies’ are a counter to the conventional mobilization around caste blocs, which upended national politics after the release of Mandal Commission report. However, freebies raise questions about fiscal sustainability and the trade-offs involved for economic performance. As Delhi continues to set a precedent, the debate over the merits and demerits of freebies versus caste politics is likely to shape the future of Indian democracy
If the BJP, with NDA partners like the Apni Party and People’s Conference, can form the government in J&K, that will be seen as a mandate in favour of the revocation of Article 370
Congress and BJP strategies revolve around political mobilisation anchored by Jats and OBCs respectively. Also, high profile crime, unemployment and inflation will have a bearing
The real test lies not in television debates or press statements but on the ground—will Gandhi’s gambit strike a chord with voters, or will it fade into yet another episode of political shadowboxing remains to be seen
Phase | State | Seats |
---|---|---|
Phase 1 (April 19) | 21 | 102 |
Phase 2 (April 26) | 13 | 89 |
Phase 3 (May 7) | 12 | 94 |
Phase 4 (May 13) | 10 | 96 |
Phase 5 (May 20) | 8 | 49 |
Phase 6 (May 25) | 7 | 57 |
Phase 7 (June 1) | 8 | 57 |
Phase | State | Seats |
---|---|---|
Phase 1 (April 19) | 21 | 102 |
Phase 2 (April 26) | 13 | 89 |
Phase 3 (May 7) | 12 | 94 |
Phase 4 (May 13) | 10 | 96 |
Phase 5 (May 20) | 8 | 49 |
Phase 6 (May 25) | 7 | 57 |
Phase 7 (June 1) | 8 | 57 |
The Lok Sabha Election 2024 is being held over a period of 44 days, from April 19 to June 1, 2024. The election are being held in seven phases to ensure a smooth and organized voting process across the entire country.
There are a total of 543 seats in the Lok Sabha, the lower house of India's Parliament. Each seat represents a specific constituency, and the elected members will serve for a five-year term.
The Lok Sabha Election Results 2024 will be announced on June 4, 2024. The counting of votes will take place on this day, and the Election Commission of India will declare the winners for each of the 543 constituencies.
The Exit Poll Results for Lok Sabha Election 2024 will be released on June 1, 2024, after 6 PM. Various polling agencies will publish their predictions based on the voting patterns observed during the election phases.
The Lok Sabha Election 2024 features two major political alliances: the incumbent NDA (National Democratic Alliance) led by the BJP, and the opposition INDIA (Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance), which includes several key parties like the Indian National Congress.
The six national parties participating in the Lok Sabha Election 2024 are the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Indian National Congress (INC), Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPI(M)), Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP), National People's Party (NPP), and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). All except the BSP are part of either the NDA or INDIA alliances.
The BJP, under the leadership of PM Narendra Modi, has set an ambitious target of winning over 370 seats in the Lok Sabha Election 2024. The broader NDA alliance aims to surpass the 400-seat mark, a milestone achieved only once in India's electoral history by the Congress in 1984.
Lok Sabha elections are held every five years. The members elected serve a term of five years unless the Lok Sabha is dissolved earlier. This regular interval ensures periodic electoral accountability and representation.
All Indian citizens who are 18 years of age or older on the qualifying date, which is January 1 of the year of the election, are eligible to vote in Lok Sabha elections. They must also be registered on the electoral roll of the constituency where they reside.
Lok Sabha election results are determined through a first-past-the-post voting system. The candidate who receives the highest number of votes in each constituency wins the seat. The party or coalition with a majority of seats typically forms the government.
NOTA stands for "None of the Above." It is an option on the electronic voting machine that allows voters to reject all candidates contesting the election in their constituency. It serves as a way for voters to express dissatisfaction with the available candidates.
The Election Commission of India is responsible for administering and supervising the entire election process. This includes preparing and updating electoral rolls, setting election dates, enforcing the Model Code of Conduct, ensuring free and fair voting, and counting votes.
To contest Lok Sabha elections, a candidate must be an Indian citizen, at least 25 years old, and must not hold any office of profit under the government. They must also meet other eligibility criteria specified by the Election Commission, such as not being disqualified under any law.
Lok Sabha members are elected directly by the voters in their respective constituencies. Each constituency elects one member through a direct election where the candidate with the most votes wins. This system ensures that each elected member represents a specific geographic area.
The state of Andhra Pradesh, alongside Rajasthan, is the 9th largest state in respect to the number of Lok Sabha seats, i.e., 25. Out of the 25 seats, four seats are reserved for SC candidates, while one seat is reserved for SC candidates. During the 2019 Lok Sabha Elections YSR Congress Party came out as the largest party in the state, by winning 22 of the 25 assigned seats. Both BJP and INC, failed to open their account in Andhra Pradesh. Andhra Pradesh became an important hotspot for the Congress, as in both 2004 and 2009 Lok Sabha Elections, it was the swing votes of Andhra Pradesh that helped them to form government in the Centre. On the other hand, BJP despite winning two seats in 2014 and zero seats in 2019, were able to form government in the Centre, but, with the entry of the INDIA alliance into the picture, that consists many of the regional parties from the state, can turn out to be troublesome for their mission of 400+ seats in the 2024 Lok Sabha Elections. In 2019 Lok Sabha Elections, Andhra Pradesh witnessed voting in all their constituencies in a single phase. The trend might continue in 2024 also, resulting in single or double phase elections once again. It is one of the few states where the national parties have struggled continuously during the Lok Sabha Elections, as the local parties of the state have a strong hold over its masses, due to the strong sense of regional emotions and landscape.