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LOK SABHA ELECTIONS VIDEOS

OPINION

Delhi’s ‘freebie’ anchored political campaigns pose fundamental questions

‘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

Sreejith Panickar

Sreejith Panickar

Sreejith Panickaris a Kerala-based political commentator. Twitter: @PanickarS. Views are personal.

J&K Assembly elections: tough challenge for BJP

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

Suvashis Maitra

Suvashis Maitra

Suvashis Maitrais a senior journalist

Haryana’s election heads for a bipolar face-off

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

Shamsher Chandel

Shamsher Chandel

Shamsher Chandelis an independent journalist based out of Chandigarh. Views are personal and do not represent the stand of this publication.

Mamata’s Rally Sets Narrative for 2026: Bengali pride, Hindu roots, no minority appeasement

TMC’s annual Shahid Diwas rally in Kolkata outlined the party’s overarching approach to 2026 assembly election. Rather than focus on segments of the population, the party will position itself as the defender of regional pride, particularly Bengali language. Implicit is the portrayal of BJP as the outside force, posing a threat to Bengali culture 

Sayantan Ghosh

Sayantan Ghosh

Sayantan Ghoshteaches journalism at St. Xavier's College (autonomous), Kolkata and a columnist. He tweets at @sayantan_gh. Views are personal, and do not represent the stand of this publication.

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

Gujarat Lok Sabha Polls 2024

Gujarat Lok Sabha Polls 2024

Lok Sabha Polls 2024: Why Gujarat is seen as the stronghold of BJP?

See full coverage on Gujarat Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Polling Phase 3 Live

Considered as the Bharatiya Janata Party’s stronghold and also home to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Gujarat sends 26 members to the Lok Sabha. The constituencies include Kachchh, Banaskantha, Patan, Mahesana, Sabarkantha, Gandhinagar, Ahmedabad East, Ahmedabad West, Surendranagar, Rajkot, Porbandar, Jamnagar, Junagadh, Amreli, Bhavnagar, Anand, Kheda, Panchmahal, Dahod, Vadodara, Chhota Udaipur, Bharuch, Bardoli, Surat, Navsari, and Valsad. All these seats were won by the Bharatiya Janata Party in the 2014 and 2019 Lok Sabha elections respectively, leaving no space for the opposition Congress and others. In the 2019 Lok Sabha polls, the BJP’s vote- share in the state increased by 3 percent as it received 63.1 percent, while Congress got 32.6 percent. BJP’s vote share during the 2014 Lok Sabha polls was 60.1 percent, and its rival Congress managed 33.5 percent. The state has traditionally witnessed a direct contest between the Congress and the BJP. However, the Aam Aadmi Party is also seen mobilising its cadre after its participation in the state polls held in 2022. In the 2022 state assembly polls, the state was retained by the Bharatiya Janata Party for a record seventh term by bagging 156 of the 182 Assembly seats, while the opposition Congress won 17 seats and AAP got 5 seats. BJP has been ruling the state since 1995. In all the polls, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who was also the chief minister of the state, has remained successful in invoking Gujarati asmita (pride) with a number of developmental works that the state has witnessed during the past two decades under the rule of the BJP. For the 2024 Lok Sabha polls, the BJP is again confident of registering victory on all seats for the third time when Narendra Modi is seeking a third straight term at the Centre. Meanwhile, the Congress and AAP have tied up for the Lok Sabha polls. Congress will contest 24 seats, while AAP will fight for the Bharuch and Bhavnagar Lok Sabha seats.

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