7-phase LS polls from April 19; results on June 4

Team Udayavani, Mar 16, 2024, 3:51 PM IST

Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar said that the Election Commission on Saturday, March 16 announced the dates for Lok Sabha polls and four state assembly elections.

The Election Commission held a press conference to announce the schedule.

Lok Sabha polls are to be held in 7 phases, counting on June 4.

Phase 1- April 19, 2024

Phase 2- 26 April 2024

Phase 3-7 May 2024

Phase 4 – 13 May 2024

Phase 5 – 20 May 2024

Phase 6 – 25 May 2024

Phase 7 – 1 June 2024

By-Elections In 26 Constituencies:

“Our team is now complete, we are fully prepared for the biggest festival of Indian democracy. It’s our promise to deliver national election in a manner that can add to India’s shine on the world stage,” said the Election Commission.

Around 97 crore people are eligible to vote in the upcoming polls. Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar said that voters older than 85 years of age will be allowed to vote from home.