Hours after taking oath as Delhi’s chief minister and before her first cabinet meeting, Rekha Gupta headed to a Yamuna ghat to perform an 'aarti' with her cabinet colleagues, sending a clear signal that rejuvenating the toxic river will be a top priority for the BJP. The party has come to power in the national capital after 27 years.
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 Delhi Lok Sabha Elections 2024 will be held on May 25, 2024, during the 6th phase, to elect 7 members of the 18th Lok Sabha.
The results of the Delhi Lok Sabha Elections 2024 will be declared on June 4, 2024. On this day, the counting of votes will commence, and the final results are expected to be announced by the end of the day. This declaration will reveal the winners of all constituencies in Delhi and will significantly shape the overall outcome of the national elections.
The Delhi Lok Sabha Election Exit Poll Results 2024 will be declared on June 1, 2024, immediately after the conclusion of the final phase of voting. These exit polls, conducted by various agencies and media houses, provide an early indication of the possible outcomes based on voter surveys conducted at polling stations.
Delhi has a total of 7 Lok Sabha seats. These constituencies are crucial in determining the political representation of the National Capital Territory in the lower house of Parliament.
Key candidates in the Delhi Lok Sabha Elections 2024 include several prominent political figures. Arvind Kejriwal, the Chief Minister of Delhi and leader of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), may play a significant role in the party’s campaign, although he typically contests state assembly elections. Other notable figures include Manoj Tiwari (BJP), Gautam Gambhir (BJP), and Sandeep Dikshit (INC). Additionally, AAP leaders like Raghav Chadha and Atishi are expected to contest key seats.
In the 2019 Lok Sabha Elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) won all 7 seats in Delhi. This significant victory highlighted the BJP's dominance in the National Capital Territory during that election cycle. The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and the Indian National Congress (INC) did not secure any seats, reflecting a challenging electoral landscape for these parties in Delhi at the time.
Delhi sends seven members to the Lok Sabha. According to the recent seat-sharing arrangement, AAP will contest four of the seven Lok Sabha seats in Delhi while the remaining three will be contested by the Congress party. In 2019, all seven Lok Sabha. In 2019, all seven Lok Sabha seats in Delhi — Chandni Chowk, North East Delhi, East Delhi, New Delhi, North West Delhi, West Delhi and South Delhi — were won by the BJP. In 2014 too, the BJP won all these seats, defeating the Congress. The seat-sharing agreement between the AAP and Congress fructified after rounds of negotiations. Both parties were not willing to cede seats in a state where they compete aggressively in the Assembly polls. According to the seat-sharing arrangement, Malviya Nagar MLA Somnath Bharti will contest the New Delhi seat, Tughlakabad legislator Sahiram Pahalwan from South Delhi, Kondli MLA Kuldeep Kumar from East Delhi, and senior party leader Mahabal Mishra will represent the AAP in West Delhi. The Congress will contest the North East Delhi, North West Delhi, and Chandni Chowk. During the campaign in 2019, the Bharatiya Janata Party’s main plank was national security while the Aam Aadmi Party had sought votes for getting Delhi the status of a full state. The Congress showcased works done by the party’s government in Delhi during its 15-year regime.