In Kashmir the People's Democratic Party Chief Mehbooba Mufti will contest the Lok Sabha polls from Anantnag-Rajouri constituency, facing ex-Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad. Watch in for more details!

India Elections 2024: Mehbooba Mufti to contest against Ghulam Nabi Azad for Anantnag Lok Sabha seat

Lok Sabha Election Full Schedule and Dates: The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Saturday (March 16) announced the 2024 Lok Sabha election schedule.

<h2>Lok Sabha Election 2024 Full Schedule</h2>

Addressing the media, Chief Election Commissioner&nbsp;(CEC) Rajiv Kumar said the elections will start on April 19th&nbsp;and continue till 1 June. Here are the important dates and facts for the Lok Sabha polls 2024:

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Chief Election&nbsp;Commissioner said that the elections for the 18th Lok Sabha will be held in seven phases. The elections will start on 19 April and continue till 1 June. The counting will be held on June 4 and the results are expected to be out the same day as per the norm so far.&nbsp;

Jammu and Kashmir will not hold simultaneous Lok Sabha and Assembly polls, Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar said.&nbsp;J&amp;K currently under President's Rule - has not held an Assembly poll for six years, but is expected to do so by September 30, in line with a Supreme Court order.

Nearly 967 million voters will be eligible to vote for 543 Lok Sabha constituencies across the country. Voters above the age of 85 years can vote from home, said CEC Rajiv Kumar. A total of 15 million security personnel will be deployed for the Lok Sabha polls.

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The term of the present Lok Sabha ends on June 16 and a new House has to be constituted before that. The four states&nbsp;to vote from April 26 to June 1 are Arunachal Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha and Sikkim, with Maharashtra, Haryana, and Jharkhand scheduled to vote later this year.

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The Lok Sabha elections 2024 will be held in seven phases. A total of 5.5 million voting machines will be used for Lok Sabha polls. 1.4 million polling stations would be set up this year. Voters will also be able to see candidates' photos and will have the option to&nbsp;choose NOTA.

<h2>What is Lok Sabha Election 2024 Start Date?</h2>

 
The elections will start on April 19, 2024.

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Lok Sabha Election Results Date</h2>

 
The counting for the Lok Sabha polls will be held on June 4 and the results are expected to be out the same day as per the norm so far.

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How many phases of voting will be there in General Elections 2024?&nbsp;</h2>

 
The Lok Sabha elections 2024 will be held in seven phases. The first phase will begin from Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim State Assembly Poll date- April 19, 2024, Andhra Pradesh State Assembly Poll date- 13th May 2024,&nbsp;

 
Phase one – April 19&nbsp;| Phase two – 26 April | Phase three – 7 May | Phase four – 13&nbsp;May | Phase five – 20 May | Phase six - 25 May&nbsp;| Phase seven – 1 June

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How many voters are eligible to vote in General Elections 2024?</h2>

 
Nearly 968 million&nbsp;Indian voters, the largest electorate in the world, will be eligible to exercise their franchise in this year’s Lok Sabha elections, the Election Commission (EC) said on March 15. There has been a six per cent increase in registered voters from 2019, when the last Lok Sabha polls were held and over two crore young electors in the age group of 18 to 29 have been added, the election commission said.

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Gender ratio</h2>

 
In 2023, the gender ratio stood at 940, and by 2024, it had risen to 948. This increase reflects a positive trend in the electoral roll gender ratio, highlighting the increasing involvement of women in shaping the nation's democratic landscape. With over 26.3 million new electors added to the electoral roll, approximately 14.1 million&nbsp;are female electors, surpassing the number of newly enrolled male voters by over 15 per cent, which totalled around 12.2 million.

<h2>List of Parties</h2>

 
BJP 
Congress 
AAP 
DMK 
TMC 
AIADMK 
YSR Congress 
TDP 
Shiv Sena

Lok Sabha Election Full Schedule and Dates: The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Saturday (March 16) announced the 2024 Lok Sabha election schedule. Lok Sabha Election 2024 Full Schedule Addressing the media, Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Rajiv Kumar said the elections will start on April 19th and continue till 1 June.

Lok Sabha Election Full Schedule and Dates: The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Saturday (March 16) announced the 2024 Lok Sabha election schedule. Lok Sabha Election 2024 Full Schedule Addressing the media, Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Rajiv Kumar said the elections will start on April 19th and continue till 1 June. Here are the important dates and facts for the Lok Sabha polls 2024: Also read: Lok Sabha polls LIVE: Voting in 7 phases, from April 19 to June 1 Chief Election Commissioner said that the elections for the 18th Lok Sabha will be held in seven phases. The elections will start on 19 April and continue till 1 June. The counting will be held on June 4 and the results are expected to be out the same day as per the norm so far. Jammu and Kashmir will not hold simultaneous Lok Sabha and Assembly polls, Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar said. J&K currently under President's Rule - has not held an Assembly poll for six years, but is expected to do so by September 30, in line with a Supreme Court order. Nearly 967 million voters will be eligible to vote for 543 Lok Sabha constituencies across the country. Voters above the age of 85 years can vote from home, said CEC Rajiv Kumar. A total of 15 million security personnel will be deployed for the Lok Sabha polls. The term of the present Lok Sabha ends on June 16 and a new House has to be constituted before that. The four states to vote from April 26 to June 1 are Arunachal Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha and Sikkim, with Maharashtra, Haryana, and Jharkhand scheduled to vote later this year. Also read: Lok Sabha Election 2024 Date: Election phase, result dates for Maharashtra, Karnataka, UP, Gujarat, and WB The Lok Sabha elections 2024 will be held in seven phases. A total of 5.5 million voting machines will be used for Lok Sabha polls. 1.4 million polling stations would be set up this year. Voters will also be able to see candidates' photos and will have the option to choose NOTA. What is Lok Sabha Election 2024 Start Date? The elections will start on April 19, 2024. Lok Sabha Election Results Date The counting for the Lok Sabha polls will be held on June 4 and the results are expected to be out the same day as per the norm so far. How many phases of voting will be there in General Elections 2024? The Lok Sabha elections 2024 will be held in seven phases. The first phase will begin from Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim State Assembly Poll date- April 19, 2024, Andhra Pradesh State Assembly Poll date- 13th May 2024, Phase one – April 19 | Phase two – 26 April | Phase three – 7 May | Phase four – 13 May | Phase five – 20 May | Phase six - 25 May | Phase seven – 1 June How many voters are eligible to vote in General Elections 2024? Nearly 968 million Indian voters, the largest electorate in the world, will be eligible to exercise their franchise in this year’s Lok Sabha elections, the Election Commission (EC) said on March 15. There has been a six per cent increase in registered voters from 2019, when the last Lok Sabha polls were held and over two crore young electors in the age group of 18 to 29 have been added, the election commission said. Gender ratio In 2023, the gender ratio stood at 940, and by 2024, it had risen to 948. This increase reflects a positive trend in the electoral roll gender ratio, highlighting the increasing involvement of women in shaping the nation's democratic landscape. With over 26.3 million new electors added to the electoral roll, approximately 14.1 million are female electors, surpassing the number of newly enrolled male voters by over 15 per cent, which totalled around 12.2 million. List of Parties BJP Congress AAP DMK TMC AIADMK YSR Congress TDP Shiv Sena

Lok Sabha Election 2024: Voting from April 19 in seven phases: Check full schedule here

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The Election Commission of India announced on Friday that there will be nearly 986.8 million Indian voters who can cast ballots in the Lok Sabha elections this year.

Additionally, it stated that the voter list now includes nearly two crore young&nbsp;voters, or those between the ages of 18 and 29.

Since the previous Lok Sabha elections in 2019, there has been a six per cent rise in the number of registered voters.

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" With 986.8 million registered voters, India has the largest electorate in the world for the next general elections," the Election Commission said.

According to the poll panel, the gender ratio grew from 940 in 2023 to 948 in 2024.

"The Commission has placed a particular focus on the integrity and health of the electoral roll in addition to disclosures and openness during the revision process," added the&nbsp;Election Commission.

The electoral roll now has almost 2 crore new young voters in the 18–19 and 20–29 age groups. In order to encourage increased civic engagement among the younger population, Special Assistant Electoral Registration Officers (AEROs) have been formed at the constituency level to facilitate youth enrolment directly from educational institutions.

Efforts have also&nbsp;been undertaken to assist voters with disabilities (PwD) by designating around 8.835 million PwD voters in the electoral roll database, guaranteeing accessibility and inclusiveness on election day.

In an effort to make the electoral rolls the most inclusive to date, special efforts have been made to register all Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTG).

Rajiv Kumar, the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC), detailed the several tasks associated with updating the electoral rolls and the involvement of political parties at each step during a news conference in Pune.

(With inputs from agencies)

The Election Commission of India announced on Friday that there will be nearly 986.8 million Indian voters who can cast ballots in the Lok Sabha elections this year.

The Election Commission of India announced on Friday that there will be nearly 986.8 million Indian voters who can cast ballots in the Lok Sabha elections this year. Additionally, it stated that the voter list now includes nearly two crore young voters, or those between the ages of 18 and 29. Since the previous Lok Sabha elections in 2019, there has been a six per cent rise in the number of registered voters. Also Read: India: Congress’ Rahul Gandhi promises to remove 50% reservation cap if INDIA bloc wins polls " With 986.8 million registered voters, India has the largest electorate in the world for the next general elections," the Election Commission said. According to the poll panel, the gender ratio grew from 940 in 2023 to 948 in 2024. "The Commission has placed a particular focus on the integrity and health of the electoral roll in addition to disclosures and openness during the revision process," added the Election Commission. The electoral roll now has almost 2 crore new young voters in the 18–19 and 20–29 age groups. In order to encourage increased civic engagement among the younger population, Special Assistant Electoral Registration Officers (AEROs) have been formed at the constituency level to facilitate youth enrolment directly from educational institutions. Efforts have also been undertaken to assist voters with disabilities (PwD) by designating around 8.835 million PwD voters in the electoral roll database, guaranteeing accessibility and inclusiveness on election day. In an effort to make the electoral rolls the most inclusive to date, special efforts have been made to register all Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTG). Rajiv Kumar, the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC), detailed the several tasks associated with updating the electoral rolls and the involvement of political parties at each step during a news conference in Pune. (With inputs from agencies)

India General Elections 2024: 986.8 million people registered to vote, says Election Commission

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The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 is expected to be played from March 22 next year. The tournament will go on till end of May, right before the start of the ICC T20 World Cup in June. The IPL 2024 is expected to serve as the platform for potential players to present their case for selection in the T20 World Cup for their respecting countries.&nbsp;

The developments were first reported by ESPNCricinfo which also said that the finals dates will be announced once the Election Commission of India announces the dates for next year's general election.&nbsp;

As of now, the franchises are preparing for the mini-auction which is scheduled to take place on Tuesday (Dec&nbsp;19) in Dubai.&nbsp;

A total of 333 players will go under the hammer. Among these players, there are 214 Indian and 119 overseas players, of which two players are from associate nations. Moreover, the IPL 2024 Auction will feature 116 capped and 215 uncapped players. The ten franchises have to fill 77 slots, including 30 reserved for overseas players. &nbsp;

Here's the remaining amount left for all the teams at the auction:

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB): ₹23.25 crore

Chennai Super Kings (CSK): ₹31.4 crore.

Mumbai Indians (MI): ₹17.25 crore.

Gujarat Titans (GT): ₹38.15 crore

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG): ₹13.15 crore

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR): ₹32.7 crore

Rajasthan Royals (RR): ₹14.5 crore

Delhi Capitals (DC): ₹28.9 crore

Punjab Kings (PBKS): ₹29.1 crore

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH): ₹34 crore

Here's the number of slots available for each team:

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB): Total: 7, overseas: 4

Chennai Super Kings (CSK): Total: 6, overseas: 3

Mumbai Indians (MI): &nbsp;Total: 8, overseas: 3

Gujarat Titans (GT): Total: 7, overseas: 2

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG): Total: 6, overseas: 2

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR): Total: 12, overseas: 4

Rajasthan Royals (RR): &nbsp;Total: 8, overseas: 3

Delhi Capitals (DC): Total: 9, overseas: 4

Punjab Kings (PBKS): Total: 8, overseas: 2

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH): Total: 6, overseas: 3

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 is expected to be played from March 22 next year. The tournament will go on till end of May, right before the start of the ICC T20 World Cup in June.

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 is expected to be played from March 22 next year. The tournament will go on till end of May, right before the start of the ICC T20 World Cup in June. The IPL 2024 is expected to serve as the platform for potential players to present their case for selection in the T20 World Cup for their respecting countries. The developments were first reported by ESPNCricinfo which also said that the finals dates will be announced once the Election Commission of India announces the dates for next year's general election. As of now, the franchises are preparing for the mini-auction which is scheduled to take place on Tuesday (Dec 19) in Dubai. A total of 333 players will go under the hammer. Among these players, there are 214 Indian and 119 overseas players, of which two players are from associate nations. Moreover, the IPL 2024 Auction will feature 116 capped and 215 uncapped players. The ten franchises have to fill 77 slots, including 30 reserved for overseas players. Here's the remaining amount left for all the teams at the auction: Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB): ₹23.25 crore Chennai Super Kings (CSK): ₹31.4 crore. Mumbai Indians (MI): ₹17.25 crore. Gujarat Titans (GT): ₹38.15 crore Lucknow Super Giants (LSG): ₹13.15 crore Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR): ₹32.7 crore Rajasthan Royals (RR): ₹14.5 crore Delhi Capitals (DC): ₹28.9 crore Punjab Kings (PBKS): ₹29.1 crore Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH): ₹34 crore Here's the number of slots available for each team: Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB): Total: 7, overseas: 4 Chennai Super Kings (CSK): Total: 6, overseas: 3 Mumbai Indians (MI): Total: 8, overseas: 3 Gujarat Titans (GT): Total: 7, overseas: 2 Lucknow Super Giants (LSG): Total: 6, overseas: 2 Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR): Total: 12, overseas: 4 Rajasthan Royals (RR): Total: 8, overseas: 3 Delhi Capitals (DC): Total: 9, overseas: 4 Punjab Kings (PBKS): Total: 8, overseas: 2 Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH): Total: 6, overseas: 3

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We have decided to fight elections together', says Nitish Kumar after opposition meet

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