Andhra Pradesh Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Schedule, phase, seats, candidates, all you need to know
Lok Sabha elections 2024
Andhra Pradesh Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Date, Schedule:Andhra Pradesh, famous for its strong local sentiments and political landscape, has historically been a challenge for national parties during Lok Sabha elections. With a significant impact on national politics, the state has seen shifts in political equations, especially with swing votes playing a crucial role.
Past elections and scenario now
In the 2004 and 2009 Lok Sabha Elections, Andhra Pradesh was important for the Congress to come to power at theCentre. Despite winning only two seats inthe state in 2014 and none in 2019, the BJP formed the government. The 2024 elections might be a little different asI.N.D.I.A alliance, led by the Congress includesmany local parties from the state.
Andhra Pradesh Lok Sabha Elections 2024
Number of Lok Sabha seats that Andhra Pradesh has is 25, making it the 9th largest state in terms of parliamentary representation. Among these, four seats are reserved for SC candidates and one for ST candidates. In the 2019 elections, the YSR Congress Party emerged as the dominant force, winning 22 out of the 25 seats, while both the BJP and INC did not secure any seats.
Andhra Pradesh is usually one of the first states to start voting in Lok Sabha Elections, as was the case in 2019. However, according to the Election Commission of India (ECI), the 18th Lok Sabha elections for all 25 seats in Andhra Pradesh will take place in phase four, on May 13, 2024.
Phase 4: Date of polling- May 13
Araku
Srikakulam
Vizianagaram
Visakhapatnam
Anakapalle
Kakinada
Amalapuram
Rajahmundry
Narsapuram
Eluru
Machilipatnam
Vijayawada
Guntur
Narasaraopet
Baapatla
Ongole
Nandyal
Kurnool
Anantapur
Hindupur
Kadapa
Nellore
Tirupati
Rajampet
Chittoor
How many phases will Andhra Pradesh have?
The 2024 General Elections in Andhra Pradesh will take place in a single phase. Similar to the 2019 Lok Sabha Elections, all constituencies in Andhra Pradesh will vote in a single phase, as per the announcement by the ECI. This time, it will be in phase four.
Complete list of constituencies and elected members of Andhra Pradesh Lok Sabha Elections of 2019
The BJP coalition NDA's status in the state remains unchanged, while the INC could potentially benefit in the upcoming elections by forming the newly established I.N.D.I.A alliance. However, both alliances will encounter tough competition from powerful regional parties like the YSR Congress Party.