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Goa Lok Sabha elections 2024: In this phase, both the Lok Sabha seats of Goa - North Goa and South Goa - will go to polls. The Congress has had an upper hand in this constituency, winning 10 elections since 1977.

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SNM Abdi

SNM Abdiis an independent journalist specialising in India’s foreign policy and domestic politics. Views are personal, and do not represent the stand of this publication.

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Having settled the issue of chief ministership, the Mahagathbandhan has thrown down the gauntlet to the NDA. However, the presence of Prashant Kishor’s JSP complicates matters this time around

KV Prasad

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Sayantan Ghosh

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The Babri Masjid Gambit: Can a new party split Bengal's Muslim vote and hand victory to the BJP?

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Lok Sabha Election Schedule 2024

Lok Sabha election dates

PhaseStateSeats
Phase 1 (April 19)21102
Phase 2 (April 26)1389
Phase 3 (May 7)1294
Phase 4 (May 13)1096
Phase 5 (May 20)849
Phase 6 (May 25)757
Phase 7 (June 1)857

Lok Sabha Election Schedule 2024

Lok Sabha election dates

PhaseStateSeats
Phase 1 (April 19)21102
Phase 2 (April 26)1389
Phase 3 (May 7)1294
Phase 4 (May 13)1096
Phase 5 (May 20)849
Phase 6 (May 25)757
Phase 7 (June 1)857

Lok Sabha Election FAQs

When are the Lok Sabha Election 2024 dates?

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.

What is the total number of Lok Sabha seats?

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.

When will the Lok Sabha Election Result 2024 be announced?

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.

When will Lok Sabha Election Exit Poll Results 2024 be released?

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.

Which political alliances are contesting in the Lok Sabha Election 2024?

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.

What are the key political parties contesting Lok Sabha Election 2024?

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.

How many seats is the BJP aiming to win in the Lok Sabha Election 2024?

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.

How often are Lok Sabha elections held?

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.

Who is eligible to vote in Lok Sabha elections?

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.

How are Lok Sabha election results determined?

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.

What is NOTA in Lok Sabha elections?

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.

What is the role of the Election Commission of India in Lok Sabha elections?

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.

Who can contest Lok Sabha elections?

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.

How are Lok Sabha members elected?

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.

Election 2024

Goa Lok Sabha Polls 2024

Goa Lok Sabha Polls 2024

Lok Sabha Polls 2024: Will AAP-Congress unity prevail in Goa?

Goa sends two Lok Sabha members from its two seats – North Goa and South Goa. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Congress have always been the frontrunners in the state. In the 2019 Lok Sabha polls, BJP’s Shripad Naik was elected from North Goa, while Francisco Sardinha of the Congress party was elected from the South Goa seat. With the wave of anti-incumbency and regional parties gaining support in the state, the upcoming parliamentary polls will be a litmus test for the national parties. There is an increase in regional parties in the state such as the Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party (MGP) and the Goa Forward Party (GFP), which have been seeking people’s support on local issues. Just before the 2024 Lok Sabha polls, the Aam Aadmi Party and Congress, both constituents of the opposition bloc Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA), have formed a joint front under a seat-sharing pact. AAP has decided not to field any candidates from these two seats. In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, the two parties had contested separately. The overall vote share of the BJP was 51.9 percent, while the Congress’ vote share was 43.6 percent. In the 2014 elections, the BJP’s vote share was 54.1 percent, and the Congress had managed 37 percent. Usually, the state with small Lok Sabha constituencies have polled in a single phase, which signifies that the pattern will remain the same for the 2024 general elections as well. During the 2014 elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party won both seats from the state. The BJP has faced a void in the state with the passing of former defence minister Manohar Parrikar.

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