Lok Sabha poll declaration likely in second week of March

The One Nation One Election panel, led by former President Ram Nath Kovind, is set for consultations ahead of the Lok Sabha polls. With a history dating back to 1951, the article explores the challenges and benefits of simultaneous polls. The concept, which resurfaced under Prime Minister Modi, aims to streamline the electoral process but faces opposition and requires constitutional amendments.

Lok Sabha Elections Date 2024 Live Updates: The schedule for the Lok Sabha polls is set to be announced by the Election Commission at 3 pm on Saturday. In the last parliamentary polls, the BJP had won 303 seats while the Congress got 52 seats. The Lok Sabha polls were announced on March 10 and held in seven phases beginning April 11. Votes were counted on May 23. The term of the present Lok Sabha ends on June 16 and a new House has to be constituted before that. The term of the assemblies in Andhra Pradesh, Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh and Odisha is coming to an end on various dates in June.

The ‘First Level Check’ process for Electronic Voting Machines by the Election Commission has begun

Lok Sabha Election Dates 2024: The Election Commission of India is gearing up to announce the schedule for the Lok Sabha elections 2024, with an expected announcement after March 13. The commission is currently assessing the election readiness of various states and addressing potential issues. Nearly 97 crore Indians will be eligible to vote in this year's elections, reflecting a 6% increase in registered voters since 2019. Efforts are also underway to explore the feasibility of holding simultaneous elections across the country.

The Election Commission of India revealed the 2024 Lok Sabha elections schedule, with the sixth phase set for May 25th covering 57 constituencies in various states. Results are anticipated on June 4th. The sixth phase will be held in 57 constituencies in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal, Odisha and some regions of north India. Meanwhile, the gazette notification will be issued on April 29 and the polling will take place on May 25.

Lok Sabha elections 2024: CEC Rajiv Kumar was impressed when a reporter pointed out that the elections are announced for 544 Lok Sabha seats instead of 543 parliamentary constituencies

Arun Goel, the Election Commissioner, has resigned from his post ahead of the Lok Sabha elections 2024, leaving a vacancy in the poll panel. This leaves the Chief Election Commissioner alone in the saddle. The Election Commission of India has been a multi-member body since the 1990s.

The Election Commission will unveil the schedule for General Elections and state assemblies tomorrow at 3 pm, March 16, through live streams on its social media platforms. With nearly 97 crore eligible voters, reflecting a 6% increase since 2019, efforts are underway to explore the feasibility of simultaneous elections nationwide.

April's elections will replace the ​Lok Sabha, whose term is ending on June 16, while state polls will see voting in Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim. Terms for these states are ending on June 11, June 24 and June 2. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Bharatiya Janata Party are eyeing a third straight term, which would see Modi equal India's first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehrus record.

The Election Commission is likely to announce the dates for Lok Sabha polls after March 13, once the officials complete state visists.