Live Streaming | Lok Sabha Election 2024: Tune In For EC's Announcement Of Poll Schedule Today

Lok Sabha Election 2024 Dates: The likelihood of the 18th Lok Sabha elections in India being held in April and May is indicated, signalling the conclusion of the current Lok Sabha session governed by the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government.

The conclusion of the 17th Lok Sabha session is set for June 16, 2024. With election campaigns being propelled by political parties, a head-to-head battle is anticipated between the NDA and the recently established I.N.D.I.A. bloc.

The victory in the 17th Lok Sabha elections in 2019 saw the BJP-led NDA securing 353 out of 543 seats, with the BJP alone claiming 303 seats, surpassing the required majority of 272.

General Elections 2024 Dates

The Election Commission of India (ECI) is scheduled to reveal the official dates for the General Elections 2024 at 3 PM on Saturday. Speculations hint at the elections occurring in April and May 2024.

Phases and Eligible Voters: Insights into General Elections 2024

While the exact number of phases for the upcoming elections remains undisclosed, previous elections in 2014 and 2019 were conducted in nine and seven phases, respectively. The General Elections 2024 are expected to adopt a multi-phase approach.

In 2019, India recorded 900 million eligible voters, with an additional 15 million first-time voters. Reports for the upcoming elections indicate a significant increase, with an anticipated rise of 60 million voters, bringing the total to 960 million eligible voters.

Where to Watch the Election Commission's Announcement LIVE

The announcement of the Lok Sabha election dates 2024 by Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar and Election Commissioners Gyanesh Kumar and Sukhbir Singh Sandhu will be broadcast live on the Election Commission's YouTube channel and X, formerly known as Twitter.

Recap of the 2019 Lok Sabha Elections

The 2019 General Elections saw the BJP-led NDA clinching a significant win with 353 seats out of 543. The BJP's standalone victory with 303 seats further solidified its majority. Although the Indian National Congress (INC) saw an increase in seats from 44 in 2014 to 52 in 2019, it fell short of attaining the leader of the opposition status, lacking the required 10% of total seats.