As the Lok Sabha Elections are nearing political parties are gearing up...in the state of Tamil Nadu apart from organizing a string of rallies and Road shows in the 39 Lok Sabha seat State, the BJP has already stitched up an alliance with GK Vasan's Tamil Maanila Congress. Watch in for more details!

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The Supreme Court has taken action on Tuesday regarding petitions requesting a stay on the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) rules, setting April 9 as the next hearing date. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, representing the government, requested time to address the 20 applications seeking a stay on the CAA Rules until the apex court resolves petitions challenging the Act's constitutional validity.

<h2>No stay on citizenship grant amidst petitioners' appeals</h2>

Despite some petitioners urging for stay, there is currently no halt on the grant of citizenship. Mehta clarified to the bench, headed by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud, that the CAA does not revoke anyone's citizenship.

The Centre notified the CAA rules on March 11, four years post its passage in Parliament. The Act aims to provide Indian citizenship to persecuted non-Muslim migrants from Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Afghanistan who entered India before December 31, 2014.

Various opposition parties have criticised the CAA, labelling it 'discriminatory,' 'communal,' and 'anti-constitutional.' However, the Modi government asserts that the Act does not infringe upon anyone's citizenship rights. Union Home Minister Amit Shah has reiterated multiple times that the Act is not designed to revoke the rights of any citizen and provides relief to persecuted non-Muslim minorities from neighboring countries.

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<h2>Government's justification for CAA</h2>

<div class="videoWrapper trancodeVideo">Shah, in an interview with ANI, emphasised that the CAA aims to alleviate the suffering of persecuted non-Muslim migrants by offering them Indian citizenship. He clarified that the law is intended to assist Hindus, Sikhs, Jains, Buddhists, Parsis, and Christians who fled religious persecution in their home countries.</div>

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As the Supreme Court awaits the government's response, the debate surrounding the CAA continues. While the government argues for the Act's humanitarian intent, critics raise concerns about its implications on India's secular fabric.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

The Supreme Court has taken action on Tuesday regarding petitions requesting a stay on the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) rules, setting April 9 as the next hearing date.

The Supreme Court has taken action on Tuesday regarding petitions requesting a stay on the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) rules, setting April 9 as the next hearing date. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, representing the government, requested time to address the 20 applications seeking a stay on the CAA Rules until the apex court resolves petitions challenging the Act's constitutional validity. No stay on citizenship grant amidst petitioners' appeals Despite some petitioners urging for stay, there is currently no halt on the grant of citizenship. Mehta clarified to the bench, headed by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud, that the CAA does not revoke anyone's citizenship. The Centre notified the CAA rules on March 11, four years post its passage in Parliament. The Act aims to provide Indian citizenship to persecuted non-Muslim migrants from Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Afghanistan who entered India before December 31, 2014. Various opposition parties have criticised the CAA, labelling it 'discriminatory,' 'communal,' and 'anti-constitutional.' However, the Modi government asserts that the Act does not infringe upon anyone's citizenship rights. Union Home Minister Amit Shah has reiterated multiple times that the Act is not designed to revoke the rights of any citizen and provides relief to persecuted non-Muslim minorities from neighboring countries. Also watch | CAA implemented: SC denies stay on CAA implementation, seeks Centre's response Government's justification for CAA Shah, in an interview with ANI, emphasised that the CAA aims to alleviate the suffering of persecuted non-Muslim migrants by offering them Indian citizenship. He clarified that the law is intended to assist Hindus, Sikhs, Jains, Buddhists, Parsis, and Christians who fled religious persecution in their home countries. Also read | What is CAA? How it fast-tracks Indian citizenship of religious minorities from South Asian nations As the Supreme Court awaits the government's response, the debate surrounding the CAA continues. While the government argues for the Act's humanitarian intent, critics raise concerns about its implications on India's secular fabric. (With inputs from agencies)

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In New Delhi this weekend, the Election Commission of India announced the schedule for the biggest election exercise in human history so far.&nbsp;Up for a vote are all 543 constituencies&nbsp;for the reconstitution of the 18th&nbsp;Lok Sabha, India’s lower house of Parliament, with the winning party selecting the country’s prime minister and forming a government.

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A total of 970 million people are eligible to vote in the election. This is more than the populations of the US, European Union and Russia combined.

More than a million polling stations will act as the lifeblood of the world's biggest democratic exercise&nbsp;in an operation staffed by 15 million poll workers, the election commission said.&nbsp;

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<h2>Lisbon, Portugal</h2>

For the democratic control of the Portuguese capital, the country's general election handed&nbsp;the centre-right Democratic Alliance (AD)&nbsp;a slim victory, setting the stage for a potentially unstable governing scenario without an outright majority.

The far-right party Chega issued warnings of instability if it is not included in the government coalition.

The Democratic Alliance (AD) secured 80 seats in the 230-seat legislature, edging out the Socialists who won 77 seats.

The story of the Portugal elections is the rise of Chega, literally meaning "enough". The far-right party&nbsp;emerged as a significant player secured third place and quadrupled its parliamentary representation to 48 lawmakers.<img alt="File photo of far right political party Chega leader Andre Ventura during a rally in Lisbon | Reuters" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="6d64a193-f4c2-4f63-bd3d-dd19a10508ab" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/capitals.png" />

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The result of these elections marks a new political chapter in Portugal after alternate governance by two mainstream parties for the past 50 years.

<h2>Moscow, Russia</h2>

The Russian corridors of power are poised to stay with&nbsp;President Vladimir Putin in what is expected to be a landslide victory for the former KGB spy in the country's presidential elections that concluded on March 17.<img alt="Electronic screens on the facade of a building show an image of Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow | Reuters" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="6c70fdc5-7f33-4171-a8ac-2d2dbac4bf22" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/India_Polls%20%281%29.png" />

Electronic screens on the facade of a building show an image of Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow | Reuters

Putin, who rose to the presidency in 1999, is on track to secure another six-year term, a distinction that would make him&nbsp;Russia's longest-serving leader in over two centuries,&nbsp; surpassing Josef Stalin.

The voting also took place in what Moscow says are its new territories, parts of internationally-recognised Ukrainian territories captured by Russia during the war in Ukraine.

The votes were polled even as&nbsp;Ukraine launched attacks on Russian oil refineries, shelled regions within Russia, and attempted to breach Russian borders with proxy forces.

At polling stations in Russian diplomatic missions across Asia and Europe, sizable crowds gathered, with hundreds of demonstrators voicing their opposition. Notably, Yulia Navalny, wife of late opposition leader Alexei Navalny, made an appearance at the Russian embassy in Berlin where she was&nbsp;greeted by cheers and chants of support.

<h2>Cairo, Egypt</h2>

Three key Libyan leaders announced their agreement to establish a new unified government during a meeting convened in Cairo at the invitation of the Arab League. This government would play a defining&nbsp;role in supervising long-awaited elections in what could be a potential turning point in the country's tumultuous political history. Libya descended into chaos during the 2010-11 anti-Gaddafi revolution. The crisis was exacerbated after the NATO forces intervened in the country in March 2011, an event that culminated in the brutal death of&nbsp;Colonel Muammar Gaddafi.&nbsp;

The leaders involved in this&nbsp;agreement include the President of the Presidential Council (PC) Mohamed Menfi, Head of the High State Council (HSC) Mohamed Takala, and Aguila Saleh, Speaker of the House of Representatives (HoR) in Benghazi.

Their joint statement underscored a collective commitment to advance the political process.

The three leaders outlined their vision for a unified government and called upon the international community, as well as the UN Mission in Libya, to lend their support to this critical endeavour.

The agreement among Libya's key leaders signals a crucial&nbsp;moment in the nation's quest for peace and stability.&nbsp;Libya now expects to&nbsp;chart a new course towards democracy and prosperity.

<h2>Paris, France</h2>

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This photo from Oct 2023 shows a view through a fence shows the Russian Olympic Committee headquarters in Moscow | Reuters

French President Emmanuel Macron <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ukraine-war-frances-macron-says-russia-will-be-asked-to-observe-ceasefire-during-paris-olympics-701050">announced</a> that Russia will be urged to adhere to a ceasefire in Ukraine during the Paris Olympics later this summer.&nbsp;

During an interview, the interviewer, speaking through an interpreter, said, "The demand for a ceasefire during the Olympics. They (the Russians) must do this. That is what has always happened." Macron, responding in French, affirmed the intention to request such action, stating, "It will be requested."

Macron added, "The rule of the host country is to move in step with the Olympic movement," underscoring the message of peace. He further expressed the commitment to follow the decision of the Olympic Committee.

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has previously condemned Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, citing a breach of the Olympic Truce. The truce aims to utilise the power of sports to foster peace and dialogue globally.

In New Delhi this weekend, the Election Commission of India announced the schedule for the biggest election exercise in human history so far. Up for a vote are all 543 constituencies for the reconstitution of the 18th Lok Sabha, India’s lower house of Parliament, with the winning party selecting the country’s prime minister and forming a government.

In New Delhi this weekend, the Election Commission of India announced the schedule for the biggest election exercise in human history so far. Up for a vote are all 543 constituencies for the reconstitution of the 18th Lok Sabha, India’s lower house of Parliament, with the winning party selecting the country’s prime minister and forming a government. "We will take democracy to every corner of the country," the chief election commissioner, Rajiv Kumar, said at a press conference in New Delhi announcing the voting dates, which will take place across six weeks. India Elections 2024: Voting schedule for the constitution of 18th Lok Sabha | WION A total of 970 million people are eligible to vote in the election. This is more than the populations of the US, European Union and Russia combined. More than a million polling stations will act as the lifeblood of the world's biggest democratic exercise in an operation staffed by 15 million poll workers, the election commission said. In 2019, the National Democratic Alliance led by BJP got 353 members elected. 17th Lok Sabha Results | WION Also watch | India, US, UK, Bangladesh, Pakistan: 2024 the Biggest Election Year ever? × Lisbon, Portugal For the democratic control of the Portuguese capital, the country's general election handed the centre-right Democratic Alliance (AD) a slim victory, setting the stage for a potentially unstable governing scenario without an outright majority. The far-right party Chega issued warnings of instability if it is not included in the government coalition. The Democratic Alliance (AD) secured 80 seats in the 230-seat legislature, edging out the Socialists who won 77 seats. The story of the Portugal elections is the rise of Chega, literally meaning "enough". The far-right party emerged as a significant player secured third place and quadrupled its parliamentary representation to 48 lawmakers. File photo of far-right political party Chega leader Andre Ventura during a rally in Lisbon | Reuters The result of these elections marks a new political chapter in Portugal after alternate governance by two mainstream parties for the past 50 years. Moscow, Russia The Russian corridors of power are poised to stay with President Vladimir Putin in what is expected to be a landslide victory for the former KGB spy in the country's presidential elections that concluded on March 17. Electronic screens on the facade of a building show an image of Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow | Reuters Putin, who rose to the presidency in 1999, is on track to secure another six-year term, a distinction that would make him Russia's longest-serving leader in over two centuries, surpassing Josef Stalin. The voting also took place in what Moscow says are its new territories, parts of internationally-recognised Ukrainian territories captured by Russia during the war in Ukraine. The votes were polled even as Ukraine launched attacks on Russian oil refineries, shelled regions within Russia, and attempted to breach Russian borders with proxy forces. At polling stations in Russian diplomatic missions across Asia and Europe, sizable crowds gathered, with hundreds of demonstrators voicing their opposition. Notably, Yulia Navalny, wife of late opposition leader Alexei Navalny, made an appearance at the Russian embassy in Berlin where she was greeted by cheers and chants of support. Cairo, Egypt Three key Libyan leaders announced their agreement to establish a new unified government during a meeting convened in Cairo at the invitation of the Arab League. This government would play a defining role in supervising long-awaited elections in what could be a potential turning point in the country's tumultuous political history. Libya descended into chaos during the 2010-11 anti-Gaddafi revolution. The crisis was exacerbated after the NATO forces intervened in the country in March 2011, an event that culminated in the brutal death of Colonel Muammar Gaddafi. The leaders involved in this agreement include the President of the Presidential Council (PC) Mohamed Menfi, Head of the High State Council (HSC) Mohamed Takala, and Aguila Saleh, Speaker of the House of Representatives (HoR) in Benghazi. Their joint statement underscored a collective commitment to advance the political process. The three leaders outlined their vision for a unified government and called upon the international community, as well as the UN Mission in Libya, to lend their support to this critical endeavour. The agreement among Libya's key leaders signals a crucial moment in the nation's quest for peace and stability. Libya now expects to chart a new course towards democracy and prosperity. Paris, France This photo from Oct 2023 shows a view through a fence shows the Russian Olympic Committee headquarters in Moscow | Reuters French President Emmanuel Macron announced that Russia will be urged to adhere to a ceasefire in Ukraine during the Paris Olympics later this summer. During an interview, the interviewer, speaking through an interpreter, said, "The demand for a ceasefire during the Olympics. They (the Russians) must do this. That is what has always happened." Macron, responding in French, affirmed the intention to request such action, stating, "It will be requested." Macron added, "The rule of the host country is to move in step with the Olympic movement," underscoring the message of peace. He further expressed the commitment to follow the decision of the Olympic Committee. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has previously condemned Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, citing a breach of the Olympic Truce. The truce aims to utilise the power of sports to foster peace and dialogue globally.

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The Election Commission of India (ECI) released the dates for the elections to the state assemblies of Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Arunachal Pradesh, and Sikkim, in addition to the Lok Sabha elections in 2024. Voting for the state assemblies will also commence on April 19, with Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim scheduled for the first phase of polling.

The four states will participate in the Lok Sabha elections 2024, which will occur across seven phases. The counting and results of the state Assembly elections 2024 will coincide with those of the Lok Sabha elections 2024 on June 4.

<h2>Assembly Elections 2024: Dates, phases, and voting specifics</h2>

CEC Rajiv Kumar disclosed the specifics of the Assembly Elections 2024 in Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Arunachal Pradesh, and Sikkim. The Assembly Elections will kick off with the northeastern states of Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim casting their votes in&nbsp;the initial phase on April 19.

In both states, the deadline for filing nominations is March 27, with March 28 designated for nomination scrutiny. The last opportunity for withdrawal of candidature in Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim is March 30. Polling is slated for April 19, with results expected on June 4.

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Andhra Pradesh's 175 Assembly constituencies will participate in the fourth phase of the 2024 general elections. The nomination filing deadline in Andhra Pradesh is April 25, with nomination scrutiny scheduled for April 26. The final date for withdrawal of candidature is April 29, and voters in Andhra Pradesh will cast their votes on May 13.

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In Odisha, the state Assembly elections will occur in four phases, commencing on May 13, followed by May 20, May 25, and concluding on June 1. For the initial phase, nominations can be submitted until April 25, with a deadline for withdrawal of candidature set for April 29. In the second phase, the nomination filing dates are May 3 and May 6, while for the third phase, they are May 6 and May 9. For the final phase, candidates can file nominations until May 14, with the withdrawal deadline of&nbsp;May 17.

(With inputs from agencies)

The Election Commission of India (ECI) released the dates for the elections to the state assemblies of Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Arunachal Pradesh, and Sikkim, in addition to the Lok Sabha elections in 2024.

The Election Commission of India (ECI) released the dates for the elections to the state assemblies of Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Arunachal Pradesh, and Sikkim, in addition to the Lok Sabha elections in 2024. Voting for the state assemblies will also commence on April 19, with Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim scheduled for the first phase of polling. The four states will participate in the Lok Sabha elections 2024, which will occur across seven phases. The counting and results of the state Assembly elections 2024 will coincide with those of the Lok Sabha elections 2024 on June 4. Assembly Elections 2024: Dates, phases, and voting specifics CEC Rajiv Kumar disclosed the specifics of the Assembly Elections 2024 in Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Arunachal Pradesh, and Sikkim. The Assembly Elections will kick off with the northeastern states of Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim casting their votes in the initial phase on April 19. In both states, the deadline for filing nominations is March 27, with March 28 designated for nomination scrutiny. The last opportunity for withdrawal of candidature in Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim is March 30. Polling is slated for April 19, with results expected on June 4. Also read | Lok Sabha Election 2024: Voting from April 19 in seven phases: Check full schedule here Andhra Pradesh's 175 Assembly constituencies will participate in the fourth phase of the 2024 general elections. The nomination filing deadline in Andhra Pradesh is April 25, with nomination scrutiny scheduled for April 26. The final date for withdrawal of candidature is April 29, and voters in Andhra Pradesh will cast their votes on May 13. Also watch | India Lok Sabha Elections: Chief Election Commissioner warns against spread of fake news In Odisha, the state Assembly elections will occur in four phases, commencing on May 13, followed by May 20, May 25, and concluding on June 1. For the initial phase, nominations can be submitted until April 25, with a deadline for withdrawal of candidature set for April 29. In the second phase, the nomination filing dates are May 3 and May 6, while for the third phase, they are May 6 and May 9. For the final phase, candidates can file nominations until May 14, with the withdrawal deadline of May 17. (With inputs from agencies)

Assembly Elections 2024: Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim set for polls starting Apr 19

Lok Sabha elections 2024 date announcement live streaming: The Election Commission of India on Friday said that the full schedule for the upcoming general elections will be released on Saturday (Mar 16). A press conference will be held by the poll body at 3 PM local time on Saturday where dates will be announced for Lok Sabha elections as well as some state assemblies, it said in a post on X.

The term of the current Lok Sabha, elected in 2019, ends on June 16 and the ECI is entrusted with the responsibility of conducting fresh elections&nbsp;before that deadline.

In 2019, the ECI had announced the full schedule on March 10 and the polls were held in seven phases across the vast nation. The results were announced on May 23.

<h2>When and where to watch live stream of India election dates announcement?</h2>

The full schedule of the Lok Sabha elections will be declared by the Election Commission of India at 3 PM local time on Saturday at a press conference. 
 
The body said it will livestream the press conference on all social media platforms, including YouTube, X and Facebook.

People can follow ECI’s social media handles to get timely updates and watch the live stream seamlessly.

Additionally, the press conference will be broadcast live on WION’s TV channel. All updates regarding the same will be reported by WION’s website and all social media handles. You can track all updates on WION’s app.

<h2>When will&nbsp;Lok Sabha elections 2024 dates be announced?</h2>

Lok Sabha elections 2024 dates will be announced on Mar 16, Saturday.

<h2>What time will&nbsp;Lok Sabha elections 2024 dates be announced?</h2>

Lok Sabha elections 2024 dates will be announced at 3PM IST on Saturday.

<h2>Where will Election Commission's press conference be livestreamed?</h2>

Election Commision's press conference will be livestreamed on all social media handles of the poll body, as well as WION's TV, app and website.

Lok Sabha elections 2024 date announcement live streaming: The Election Commission of India on Friday said that the full schedule for the upcoming general elections will be released on Saturday (Mar 16).

Lok Sabha elections 2024 date announcement live streaming: The Election Commission of India on Friday said that the full schedule for the upcoming general elections will be released on Saturday (Mar 16). A press conference will be held by the poll body at 3 PM local time on Saturday where dates will be announced for Lok Sabha elections as well as some state assemblies, it said in a post on X. The term of the current Lok Sabha, elected in 2019, ends on June 16 and the ECI is entrusted with the responsibility of conducting fresh elections before that deadline. In 2019, the ECI had announced the full schedule on March 10 and the polls were held in seven phases across the vast nation. The results were announced on May 23. When and where to watch live stream of India election dates announcement? The full schedule of the Lok Sabha elections will be declared by the Election Commission of India at 3 PM local time on Saturday at a press conference. The body said it will livestream the press conference on all social media platforms, including YouTube, X and Facebook. People can follow ECI’s social media handles to get timely updates and watch the live stream seamlessly. Additionally, the press conference will be broadcast live on WION’s TV channel. All updates regarding the same will be reported by WION’s website and all social media handles. You can track all updates on WION’s app. When will Lok Sabha elections 2024 dates be announced? Lok Sabha elections 2024 dates will be announced on Mar 16, Saturday. What time will Lok Sabha elections 2024 dates be announced? Lok Sabha elections 2024 dates will be announced at 3PM IST on Saturday. Where will Election Commission's press conference be livestreamed? Election Commision's press conference will be livestreamed on all social media handles of the poll body, as well as WION's TV, app and website.

Lok Sabha Elections 2024 dates Live Announcement: When and where to watch live stream by Election Commission

India is just weeks away from conducting the largest elections on the face of the Earth. Around 970 million voters are expected to cast their votes in the upcoming general elections, a 6 per cent increase from the 2019 elections. People will vote to send their elected representatives to Lok Sabha, the lower house of the Indian Parliament.&nbsp; 
Here we look at the history of national elections since the time of Independence.

First Lok Sabha Election (1952): In Independent India's inaugural election, around 17.3 crore (173 million) people across 26 states participated to elect representatives on 489 seats. The Congress won a thumping majority with 364 seats, garnering 45 per cent of total votes. Notably, the CPI and Socialist Party secured 16 and 12 seats respectively, while the Bharatiya Jan Sangh managed just 3. Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru became the first elected prime minister of India.

Second Lok Sabha Election (1957): The Indian National Congress once again emerged victorious, claiming 371 out of 494 seats across 17 states and Union Territories. Its vote share increased to 48 per cent. Other parties such as CPI, Praja Socialist Party, and BJS secured 27, 19, and 4 seats respectively. Nehru retained the prime ministerial position.

Third Lok Sabha Election (1962): Despite winning 361 out of 494 seats, the Indian National Congress witnessed a decrease in its vote share from 48 per cent to 45 per cent compared to the previous election. Notably, other parties like CPI, Jan Sangh, Swatantra Party, and PSP secured double-digit seats.

Fourth Lok Sabha Election (1967): Under Indira Gandhi's leadership, the Indian National Congress secured 283 seats out of 520 constituencies, and its vote share further decreased to approximately 41 per cent.

Fifth Lok Sabha Election (1971): The Indira Gandhi-led Congress clinched 352 seats out of 518, while the faction under Morarji Desai secured only 16 seats. Indira Gandhi assumed office as prime minister for the third time.

Sixth Lok Sabha Election (1977): Bharatiya Lok Dal or Janata Dal achieved victory, defeating Congress for the first time. Formed in late 1974 through a coalition of seven parties including the Swatantra Party and the Socialist Party, BLD emerged as the winner.

Seventh Lok Sabha Election (1980): Congress returned to power, securing 353 out of 529 seats, while the Janata Party managed to win only 32 seats.

Eighth Lok Sabha Election (1984): Following Indira Gandhi's assassination, anti-Sikh riots erupted in 1984, leading to a sympathetic landslide win for the Congress which secured 414 out of 514 seats. Rajiv Gandhi, her son, assumed office as prime minister.

Ninth Lok Sabha Election (1989): Amidst the Bofors scandal and escalating terrorism, Congress faced a credibility crisis. The elections held in two phases resulted in a hung house, with Congress winning 197 seats, Janata Dal 143, and BJP 85.

10th Lok Sabha Election (1991): Congress emerged as the single largest party with 244 seats, while the BJP won 120 and Janata Dal came third with 59 seats. PV Narasimha Rao of Congress became the prime minister.

11th Lok Sabha Election (1996): BJP secured 161 seats, Congress 140, and Janata Dal 46 out of 543 constituencies. Regional parties gained prominence, securing 129 seats.

12th Lok Sabha Election (1998): BJP emerged as the single largest party with 182 seats, followed by Congress with 141. BJP formed the NDA with other regional parties.

13th Lok Sabha Election (1999): Amidst the Kargil war, BJP secured 182 seats, with Congress winning 114 seats. Regional parties performed well, securing 158 seats. Atal Bihari Vajpayee became prime minister for the third time.

14th Lok Sabha Election (2004): Despite BJP's efforts, Congress, under Sonia Gandhi's leadership, secured a comfortable majority of more than 335 seats out of 543, with support from BSP, SP, MDMK, and the Left front.

15th Lok Sabha Election (2009): Congress-led UPA initiated reforms like Right to Information and National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme. Congress won 206 seats, BJP secured 116, while regional parties won 146 seats. Manmohan Singh became prime minister for the second time.

16th Lok Sabha Election (2014): BJP won 282 seats, while Congress recorded its worst performance with just 44 seats.

17th Lok Sabha Election (2019): Riding on the 'Modi wave', BJP secured 303 seats, with 350 in the NDA, while Congress managed only 52 seats. Narendra Modi became the third person in India's history to secure single-party majority twice in a row, after Jawaharlal Nehru and Indira Gandhi.

India is just weeks away from conducting the largest elections on the face of the Earth. Around 970 million voters are expected to cast their votes in the upcoming general elections, a 6 per cent increase from the 2019 elections.

India is just weeks away from conducting the largest elections on the face of the Earth. Around 970 million voters are expected to cast their votes in the upcoming general elections, a 6 per cent increase from the 2019 elections. People will vote to send their elected representatives to Lok Sabha, the lower house of the Indian Parliament. Here we look at the history of national elections since the time of Independence. First Lok Sabha Election (1952): In Independent India's inaugural election, around 17.3 crore (173 million) people across 26 states participated to elect representatives on 489 seats. The Congress won a thumping majority with 364 seats, garnering 45 per cent of total votes. Notably, the CPI and Socialist Party secured 16 and 12 seats respectively, while the Bharatiya Jan Sangh managed just 3. Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru became the first elected prime minister of India. Second Lok Sabha Election (1957): The Indian National Congress once again emerged victorious, claiming 371 out of 494 seats across 17 states and Union Territories. Its vote share increased to 48 per cent. Other parties such as CPI, Praja Socialist Party, and BJS secured 27, 19, and 4 seats respectively. Nehru retained the prime ministerial position. Third Lok Sabha Election (1962): Despite winning 361 out of 494 seats, the Indian National Congress witnessed a decrease in its vote share from 48 per cent to 45 per cent compared to the previous election. Notably, other parties like CPI, Jan Sangh, Swatantra Party, and PSP secured double-digit seats. Fourth Lok Sabha Election (1967): Under Indira Gandhi's leadership, the Indian National Congress secured 283 seats out of 520 constituencies, and its vote share further decreased to approximately 41 per cent. Fifth Lok Sabha Election (1971): The Indira Gandhi-led Congress clinched 352 seats out of 518, while the faction under Morarji Desai secured only 16 seats. Indira Gandhi assumed office as prime minister for the third time. Sixth Lok Sabha Election (1977): Bharatiya Lok Dal or Janata Dal achieved victory, defeating Congress for the first time. Formed in late 1974 through a coalition of seven parties including the Swatantra Party and the Socialist Party, BLD emerged as the winner. Seventh Lok Sabha Election (1980): Congress returned to power, securing 353 out of 529 seats, while the Janata Party managed to win only 32 seats. Eighth Lok Sabha Election (1984): Following Indira Gandhi's assassination, anti-Sikh riots erupted in 1984, leading to a sympathetic landslide win for the Congress which secured 414 out of 514 seats. Rajiv Gandhi, her son, assumed office as prime minister. Ninth Lok Sabha Election (1989): Amidst the Bofors scandal and escalating terrorism, Congress faced a credibility crisis. The elections held in two phases resulted in a hung house, with Congress winning 197 seats, Janata Dal 143, and BJP 85. 10th Lok Sabha Election (1991): Congress emerged as the single largest party with 244 seats, while the BJP won 120 and Janata Dal came third with 59 seats. PV Narasimha Rao of Congress became the prime minister. 11th Lok Sabha Election (1996): BJP secured 161 seats, Congress 140, and Janata Dal 46 out of 543 constituencies. Regional parties gained prominence, securing 129 seats. 12th Lok Sabha Election (1998): BJP emerged as the single largest party with 182 seats, followed by Congress with 141. BJP formed the NDA with other regional parties. 13th Lok Sabha Election (1999): Amidst the Kargil war, BJP secured 182 seats, with Congress winning 114 seats. Regional parties performed well, securing 158 seats. Atal Bihari Vajpayee became prime minister for the third time. 14th Lok Sabha Election (2004): Despite BJP's efforts, Congress, under Sonia Gandhi's leadership, secured a comfortable majority of more than 335 seats out of 543, with support from BSP, SP, MDMK, and the Left front. 15th Lok Sabha Election (2009): Congress-led UPA initiated reforms like Right to Information and National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme. Congress won 206 seats, BJP secured 116, while regional parties won 146 seats. Manmohan Singh became prime minister for the second time. 16th Lok Sabha Election (2014): BJP won 282 seats, while Congress recorded its worst performance with just 44 seats. 17th Lok Sabha Election (2019): Riding on the 'Modi wave', BJP secured 303 seats, with 350 in the NDA, while Congress managed only 52 seats. Narendra Modi became the third person in India's history to secure single-party majority twice in a row, after Jawaharlal Nehru and Indira Gandhi.

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