Mr. Rajiv Kumar, the Chief Election Commissioner, released the dates for the next Lok Sabha Elections 2024. The elections will take place throughout seven phases, beginning on April 19 and ending on June 1. On June 4, the results will be announced. Additionally, he announced that the assembly elections for Odisha will be held on May 13, Andhra Pradesh on May 13, and Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh on April 19. The Election Commission announced at a press conference that they are addressing issues that can impact fair elections, such as money influence, the spread of false information, and violations of the Model Code of Conduct.
A little over 97 crore people can cast a ballot in the next elections. Voting from home will be permitted for voters over the age of 85. The Election Commission guaranteed that all polling places would have access to basic amenities like drinking water and restrooms. The term of the current Lok Sabha expires on June 16, and a new House needs to be established before then. June also marks the end of the terms for four state assemblies. Aiming for a third consecutive term, the BJP won 303 seats in the most recent general elections, while the Congress took home 52 seats. The opposition parties’ efforts to subvert the BJP’s hegemony depend heavily on the results of these elections.
Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Overview
| Event Name | Parliament Election 2024 |
| Organizer | Election Commission of India |
| Number of Phases | 7 |
| Starting Date of Voting | 19 April 2024 |
| Last Date of Voting | 1 June 2024 |
| Election Result Date | 4 June 2024 (Day of Vote Counting) |
| Official Website | https://www.eci.gov.in/ |
Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase-wise schedule
- Phase 1: The first phase of nominations will take place on March 27 and run through April 19. In this round of elections, twenty-one states and union territories are participating.
- Phase 2: Since the deadline for nominations is April 4th, Phase 2 of the elections will take place on April 26. The Lok Sabha elections of 2024 include 12 states and union territories.
- Phase 3: The third round of voting is scheduled for April 20. This phase’s nominations will take place on May 7. Nominations are being accepted from 12 states and union territories.
- Phase 4: As the deadline for nominations is April 25th, the fourth round of voting will occur on May 13th. The ten states and the union territories are included in this phase.
- Phase 5: On May 3, nominations will be accepted for this stage. The eight states and union territories will participate in the fifth phase of the Lok Sabha elections in 2024 on May 20.
- Phase 6: On May 25, elections in seven states and Union territories will take place in the sixth phase. The deadline for nominations for this stage is May 6.
- Phase 7: Due to the eight states and the UT nomination deadline of May 14, the seventh round of elections is scheduled for June 1.
Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Schedule: Phase I
Phase I of the Lok Sabha election will see polls in the following states: Mizoram (1), Nagaland (1), Sikkim (1), Tamil Nadu (39), Tripura, Rajasthan (12), Arunachal Pradesh (2 constituencies), J&K (1), Lakshadweep (1), Assam (5), Bihar (4), Chhattisgarh (1), Madhya Pradesh (6), Maharashtra (5), Manipur (2), Meghalaya (2), (1), Uttar Pradesh (8), Uttarakhand (5), West Bengal (3), Andaman and Nicobar (1), Puducherry (1).
| Date of Notification | March 20 | March 20 (only Bihar) |
| Last date of filing nomination | March 27 | March 28 (only Bihar) |
| Scrutiny of Nominations | March 28 | March 30 (only Bihar) |
| Polling Date | April 19 | April 19 |
| Result | June 4 | June 4 |
Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Schedule: Phase II
Phase II of the Lok Sabha election will see polls in the following states: Bihar (5), Chhattisgarh (3), Maharashtra (8), Manipur (1), Assam (5 constituencies), Karnataka (14), Kerala (20), Tripura (1), Uttar Pradesh (8), Madhya Pradesh (7), Rajasthan (13), West Bengal (3), J&K (1).
| Date of Notification | March 28 | March 28 (only J&K) |
| Last date of filing Nomination | April 4 | April 4 (only J&K) |
| Scrutiny of Nominations | April 5 | April 6 (only J&K) |
| Polling Date | April 26 | April 26 |
| Result | June 4 | June 4 |
Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Schedule: Phase III
Phase III of the Lok Sabha election will see polls in the following states: Maharashtra (11), Uttar Pradesh (10), Assam (4 constituencies), Bihar (5), Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu (2), Karnataka (14), Madhya Pradesh (8), Chhattisgarh (7), Goa (2), Gujarat (26), West Bengal (4), J&K (1).
| Date of Notification | April 12 |
| Last date of filing Nomination | April 19 |
| Scrutiny of Nominations | April 20 |
| Polling date | May 7 |
| Result | June 4 |
Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Schedule: Phase IV
Phase IV of the Lok Sabha election will see polls in the following states: Jharkhand (4), Madhya Pradesh (8), Andhra Pradesh (25 constituencies), Maharashtra (11), Uttar Pradesh (13), West Bengal (8), Bihar (5), Odisha (4), Telangana (17), J&K (1).
| Date of Notification | April 18 |
| Last date of filing Nomination | April 25 |
| Scrutiny of Nominations | April 26 |
| Polling date | May 13 |
| Result | June 4 |
Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Schedule: Phase V
Phase V of the Lok Sabha election will see polls in the following states: Ladakh (1), Odisha (5), West Bengal (7), J&K (1), Bihar (5 constituencies), Maharashtra (13), Jharkhand (3), and Uttar Pradesh (14).
| Date of Notification | April 26 |
| Last date of filing nomination | May 3 |
| Scrutiny of Nominations | May 4 |
| Polling Date | May 20 |
| Result | June 4 |
Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Schedule: Phase VI
Phase VI of the Lok Sabha election will see polls in the following states: Odisha (6), Uttar Pradesh (14), Haryana (10), Jharkhand (4), Bihar (8 constituencies), West Bengal (8), Delhi (7).
| Date of Notification | April 29 |
| Last date of filing nomination | May 6 |
| Scrutiny of Nominations | May 7 |
| Polling Date | May 25 |
| Result | June 4 |
Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Schedule: Phase VII
Phase VI of the Lok Sabha election will see polls in the following states: Himachal Pradesh (4), Jharkhand (3), Odisha (6), Bihar (8 constituencies), Chandigarh (1), Punjab (13), Uttar Pradesh (13), West Bengal (9).
| Date of Notification | May 7 |
| Last date of filing nomination | May 14 |
| Scrutiny of Nominations | May 15 |
| Polling Date | June 1 |
| Result | June 4 |
FAQ’s
Q1. When are the 2024 Lok Sabha Elections scheduled to occur?
Ans. The Lok Sabha Elections of 2024 are scheduled to begin on April 19 and run for seven phases, concluding on June 1.
Q2. What is the number of phases for the 2024 Lok Sabha Elections?
Ans. The 2024 Lok Sabha Elections will take place in seven phases.
Q3. When will the 2024 Lok Sabha Election results be announced?
Ans. On June 4, the outcomes of the 2024 Lok Sabha Elections will be announced.
Q4. How many constituencies are there in the Lok Sabha Elections of 2024?
Ans. For the 2024 Lok Sabha Elections, there will be 543 constituencies.
