Lok Sabha Election Schedule 2024: EC Unveils Phase 1 Schedule On 102 Seats | Check Details

The electoral process for the 18th Lok Sabha was officially initiated by the Election Commission of India (ECI), as it unveiled the poll schedule, on Saturday, March 16.

Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar announced the election schedule at a press conference held in the national capital, revealing that the polling will occur over seven phases. Read on to grab all the details for the first phase of polling.

All About Phase 1 Of Lok Sabha Elections 2024

Polling is scheduled for April 19, with counting set for June 4, covering 102 seats in Phase 1.

The Election Commission of India (ECI) simultaneously disclosed the dates for four Assembly elections, aligning them with the Lok Sabha polls. The Model Code of Conduct will be enforced alongside the announcement of polling dates, ensuring adherence to electoral protocol.

States set to vote in April/May include Arunachal Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, and Sikkim, while Maharashtra, Haryana, and Jharkhand are slated for later this year. In compliance with a Supreme Court directive, Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh will partake in Assembly polls by September 30, marking a significant step towards reinstating statehood.

The Election Commission provided a 24-hour notice for the press conference, where voting dates, polling phases, and security arrangements, particularly in regions susceptible to post-poll violence or insurgent activities, were disclosed. The ruling party in West Bengal, Trinamool Congress, has advocated for a single-phase election in the state, urging central security forces to refrain from influencing voters. The 2019 Lok Sabha Poll Phase 1 saw extensive participation across India, with voters from 91 out of 543 Lok Sabha constituencies exercising their franchise on April 11, 2019.