Lok Sabha Election 2024 Date, Schedule, Voting, and Result: As the countdown to India's general elections 2024 begins, each state is bracing itself for the democratic exercise. The Election Commission of India has announced the dates for elections state-wise on Saturday (Mar 16).&nbsp;Ahead of announcing the state-wise election dates, Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar pointed out that the election body is committed to fostering a truly "festive" and democratic atmosphere across the nation. Notably, the term of the 17th Lok Sabha is set to conclude on June 16, 2024. The terms of the Legislative Assemblies of Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim, and Odisha are also ending in the same month.

Elections are also due in India's Jammu and Kashmir. Moreover, Rajiv Kumar provided statistics as well. He said that there are 970 million registered voters, 1.05 million polling stations, 15 million polling officials and security personnel, 5.5 million Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs), and 0.4 million vehicles involved in the electoral process.

<h3>Here's the Lok Sabha election schedule for these five states -&nbsp;&nbsp;Maharashtra, Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, and West Bengal.&nbsp;</h3>

<h2>Maharashtra Election 2024</h2>

The polls in India's western state of Maharashtra will be conducted on five polling dates/phases. The state has a total of 48 Lok Sabha seats.&nbsp;The full date schedule is as follows - Voting on five seats will be done on April 19, eight seats will have April 26 as the polling date, 11 seats will vote&nbsp;on May 7, another 11 seats will go to poll&nbsp;on May 13, and 13 seats will witness casting of votes&nbsp;on May 20.

<h2>Karnataka Lok Sabha Election date 2024</h2>

Elections in Karnataka in southwest India will be conducted in two phases. The state has a total of 28 Lok Sabha seats.&nbsp;

<h2>Uttar Pradesh Lok Sabha Election 2024</h2>

Elections in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh will be conducted in seven phases.&nbsp; The state has a total of 80 Lok Sabha seats.&nbsp;The dates for the polls will be April 19, April 26, May 7, May 13, May 20, May 25, and June 1.

Phase 1 voting: April 19: Saharanpur, Kairana, Muzzafarnagar, Bijnor, Nagina, Muradabad, Rampur, Pilibhit

Phase 2 voting: April 26: Amroha, Meerut, Baghpat, Ghaziabad, Gautam Buddha Nagar, Bulandshahr (SC), Aligarh, Mathura

Phase 3 voting: May 7: Sambhal, Hathras, Agra, Fatehpur Sikri, Firozabad, Mainpuri, Etah, Badaun, Amla, Bareilly

Phase 4 voting: May 13: Shahjahanpur (SC), Lakhimpur Kheri, Dhaurahara, Sitapur, Hardoi, Misrikh, Unnao, Farrukhabad, Etawah, Kannauj, Kanpur, Akbarpur, Bahraich

Phase 5 voting: May 20: &nbsp;Lucknow, Rae Bareli, Amethi

<h2>Gujarat Election 2024 Dates</h2>

Elections in the Western state of Gujarat will be conducted on a single polling date - May 7, 2024.&nbsp;The state has a total of 26 Lok Sabha seats.&nbsp;

<h2>West Bengal Elections 2024 Date</h2>

Elections in India's eastern state will be conducted on seven polling dates.&nbsp;The state has a total of 42 Lok Sabha seats.&nbsp;The dates for the polls will be April 19, April 26, May 7, May 13, May 20, May 25, and June 1.

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Lok Sabha Election 2024 Date, Schedule, Voting, and Result: As the countdown to India's general elections 2024 begins, each state is bracing itself for the democratic exercise.

Lok Sabha Election 2024 Date, Schedule, Voting, and Result: As the countdown to India's general elections 2024 begins, each state is bracing itself for the democratic exercise. The Election Commission of India has announced the dates for elections state-wise on Saturday (Mar 16). Ahead of announcing the state-wise election dates, Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar pointed out that the election body is committed to fostering a truly "festive" and democratic atmosphere across the nation. Notably, the term of the 17th Lok Sabha is set to conclude on June 16, 2024. The terms of the Legislative Assemblies of Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim, and Odisha are also ending in the same month. Elections are also due in India's Jammu and Kashmir. Moreover, Rajiv Kumar provided statistics as well. He said that there are 970 million registered voters, 1.05 million polling stations, 15 million polling officials and security personnel, 5.5 million Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs), and 0.4 million vehicles involved in the electoral process. Here's the Lok Sabha election schedule for these five states - Maharashtra, Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, and West Bengal. Maharashtra Election 2024 The polls in India's western state of Maharashtra will be conducted on five polling dates/phases. The state has a total of 48 Lok Sabha seats. The full date schedule is as follows - Voting on five seats will be done on April 19, eight seats will have April 26 as the polling date, 11 seats will vote on May 7, another 11 seats will go to poll on May 13, and 13 seats will witness casting of votes on May 20. Karnataka Lok Sabha Election date 2024 Elections in Karnataka in southwest India will be conducted in two phases. The state has a total of 28 Lok Sabha seats. Uttar Pradesh Lok Sabha Election 2024 Elections in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh will be conducted in seven phases. The state has a total of 80 Lok Sabha seats. The dates for the polls will be April 19, April 26, May 7, May 13, May 20, May 25, and June 1. Phase 1 voting: April 19: Saharanpur, Kairana, Muzzafarnagar, Bijnor, Nagina, Muradabad, Rampur, Pilibhit Phase 2 voting: April 26: Amroha, Meerut, Baghpat, Ghaziabad, Gautam Buddha Nagar, Bulandshahr (SC), Aligarh, Mathura Phase 3 voting: May 7: Sambhal, Hathras, Agra, Fatehpur Sikri, Firozabad, Mainpuri, Etah, Badaun, Amla, Bareilly Phase 4 voting: May 13: Shahjahanpur (SC), Lakhimpur Kheri, Dhaurahara, Sitapur, Hardoi, Misrikh, Unnao, Farrukhabad, Etawah, Kannauj, Kanpur, Akbarpur, Bahraich Phase 5 voting: May 20: Lucknow, Rae Bareli, Amethi Gujarat Election 2024 Dates Elections in the Western state of Gujarat will be conducted on a single polling date - May 7, 2024. The state has a total of 26 Lok Sabha seats. West Bengal Elections 2024 Date Elections in India's eastern state will be conducted on seven polling dates. The state has a total of 42 Lok Sabha seats. The dates for the polls will be April 19, April 26, May 7, May 13, May 20, May 25, and June 1. (With inputs from agencies)

Lok Sabha Election 2024 dates: Election phase, result dates for Maharashtra, Karnataka, UP, Gujarat, and WB

The speech of India's Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Rajiv Kumar, while announcing the election schedule for state by-polls, assembly elections, and parliamentary elections on Saturday (Mar 16), was laced with both humour and a dash of poetry. While speaking over the weighty matters at hand, Kumar's witty remarks and playful wordplay elicited hearty laughter from everyone in attendance.

Here's a look at three of the most interesting comments made by the top election official:&nbsp;

<h2>- Poetic jibe on EVM tampering allegations</h2>

In his comments over allegations of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) tampering, CEC Kumar, with the help of a shayari (poetry), elegantly rebuked parties/leaders who are quick to blame EVMs for their political failures and election losses but conveniently choose to remain silent when the results are in their favour.

"Adhoori hasrato ka ilzaam, har baar hum par lagaana theek nahi, wafa khud se nahi hoti, khataa EVM ki kahete ho, aur baad mein jab parinaam aata hai toh uspe kaayam bhi nahi rahte (pointing fingers at us (EVMs) for your unmet desires every time isn't fair. You can't assure faithfulness to yourself, yet you persist in faulting EVMs. Then, when the outcome pours in, you refuse to acknowledge it.)

The comment by CEC, where he spoke of faithfulness, appeared to be taking a swipe&nbsp;at leaders changing parties, something that often sparks debates and raises questions over their sincerity. Notably, while some argue that such transitions show adaptability, others perceive them as opportunistic manoeuvres driven by personal ambition rather than principled conviction.

<h2>- Combatting fake news</h2>

Taking a firm stance against misinformation, CEC Kumar said that one must try to combat fake news with the mantra - "verify before you amplify." He urged the importance of relying on authoritative sources.

Once more, in his poetic manner and targeting people who forward fake news, he said, "Jhooth ke bazaar mein raunak to bahut hai, goya bulbule jaisi turant hi phat jati hai..Pakad bhi loge to kya haasil hoga siwaye dhokhe ke (There is a lot of excitement in the market of lies, it seems as if a bubble bursts instantly. Even if you catch hold of it, what will you gain except deception?)

<h2>- Transparency in electoral bonds</h2>

Kumar also spoke at length on the electoral bonds, the data of which was recently made public by the poll body after a directive by the Supreme Court.

He stressed the commission's commitment to transparency. "In democracy, there is no scope for hiding things, it is all about making everybody know, we are all for transparency. This is the first part of the exercise that it must be known, the country now has to ask and find solutions through an institutional mechanism where the donor's privacy is also considered," he said.

Kumar added, "The unaccounted money which is used in the elections... during the elections we are very particular to control it but how do we also control the donations in the unaccounted form is something which the entire nation needs to work together... the donor's privacy is also protected so he is not harassed, how the money is channelised and how it is more and more white."

(With inputs from agencies)

The speech of India's Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Rajiv Kumar, while announcing the election schedule for state by-polls, assembly elections, and parliamentary elections on Saturday (Mar 16), was laced with both humour and a dash of poetry.

The speech of India's Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Rajiv Kumar, while announcing the election schedule for state by-polls, assembly elections, and parliamentary elections on Saturday (Mar 16), was laced with both humour and a dash of poetry. While speaking over the weighty matters at hand, Kumar's witty remarks and playful wordplay elicited hearty laughter from everyone in attendance. Here's a look at three of the most interesting comments made by the top election official: - Poetic jibe on EVM tampering allegations In his comments over allegations of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) tampering, CEC Kumar, with the help of a shayari (poetry), elegantly rebuked parties/leaders who are quick to blame EVMs for their political failures and election losses but conveniently choose to remain silent when the results are in their favour. "Adhoori hasrato ka ilzaam, har baar hum par lagaana theek nahi, wafa khud se nahi hoti, khataa EVM ki kahete ho, aur baad mein jab parinaam aata hai toh uspe kaayam bhi nahi rahte (pointing fingers at us (EVMs) for your unmet desires every time isn't fair. You can't assure faithfulness to yourself, yet you persist in faulting EVMs. Then, when the outcome pours in, you refuse to acknowledge it.) The comment by CEC, where he spoke of faithfulness, appeared to be taking a swipe at leaders changing parties, something that often sparks debates and raises questions over their sincerity. Notably, while some argue that such transitions show adaptability, others perceive them as opportunistic manoeuvres driven by personal ambition rather than principled conviction. - Combatting fake news Taking a firm stance against misinformation, CEC Kumar said that one must try to combat fake news with the mantra - "verify before you amplify." He urged the importance of relying on authoritative sources. Once more, in his poetic manner and targeting people who forward fake news, he said, "Jhooth ke bazaar mein raunak to bahut hai, goya bulbule jaisi turant hi phat jati hai..Pakad bhi loge to kya haasil hoga siwaye dhokhe ke (There is a lot of excitement in the market of lies, it seems as if a bubble bursts instantly. Even if you catch hold of it, what will you gain except deception?) - Transparency in electoral bonds Kumar also spoke at length on the electoral bonds, the data of which was recently made public by the poll body after a directive by the Supreme Court. He stressed the commission's commitment to transparency. "In democracy, there is no scope for hiding things, it is all about making everybody know, we are all for transparency. This is the first part of the exercise that it must be known, the country now has to ask and find solutions through an institutional mechanism where the donor's privacy is also considered," he said. Kumar added, "The unaccounted money which is used in the elections... during the elections we are very particular to control it but how do we also control the donations in the unaccounted form is something which the entire nation needs to work together... the donor's privacy is also protected so he is not harassed, how the money is channelised and how it is more and more white." (With inputs from agencies)

India's Chief Election Commissioner weaves wit, poetry into poll dates announcement. Here are top moments

The Election Commission is expected to announce the poll schedules for Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh and Mizoram today.&nbsp;

All four states are expected to go to the polls this year.&nbsp;&nbsp;

PTI quoted sources as saying the elections in the four states are expected to be wrapped up by December.&nbsp;

The sources added that while Chhattisgarh is expected to go to the polls over two phases, the other states will go to the polls in one single phase.&nbsp;

The commission has called a press conference for Saturday afternoon, at which it will make the announcements.

The commission may also announce the poll schedule for Telangana at the conference.

The Election Commission however <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/congress-questions-independence-after-ec-reschedules-press-conference-ahead-of-modi-rally-169791">came under fire</a> on Tuesday after the Congress accused it of pushing back its press conference so as to not interfere with a rally to be addressed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Ajmer, Rajasthan today.&nbsp;

The Congress's Randeep Singh Surjewala said the EC had called its press conference for 12.30 pm on Saturday. But that the commission pushed the conference back to 3 pm since a 12.30 announcement would have interfered with Modi's rally which is scheduled for 1 pm today.&nbsp;

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"I am prime minister for the nation, but a worker for the BJP. So wherever I am invited, even if at a booth level meeting, I will be present," Modi said later at his rally in Ajmer.&nbsp;&nbsp;

(With inputs from PTI)

The Election Commission is expected to announce the poll schedules for Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh and Mizoram today. All four states are expected to go to the polls this year.

The Election Commission is expected to announce the poll schedules for Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh and Mizoram today. All four states are expected to go to the polls this year. PTI quoted sources as saying the elections in the four states are expected to be wrapped up by December. The sources added that while Chhattisgarh is expected to go to the polls over two phases, the other states will go to the polls in one single phase. The commission has called a press conference for Saturday afternoon, at which it will make the announcements. The commission may also announce the poll schedule for Telangana at the conference. The Election Commission however came under fire on Tuesday after the Congress accused it of pushing back its press conference so as to not interfere with a rally to be addressed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Ajmer, Rajasthan today. The Congress's Randeep Singh Surjewala said the EC had called its press conference for 12.30 pm on Saturday. But that the commission pushed the conference back to 3 pm since a 12.30 announcement would have interfered with Modi's rally which is scheduled for 1 pm today. 3 Facts- Draw your own conclusions. 1. ECI announces a PC at 12.30 today to announce elction dates to the 5 states. 2. PM Modi is addressing a rally in Ajmer, Rajasthan at 1 PM today. 3. ECI suddenly changes the time of announcement and PC to 3 PM. Independence of ECI? — Randeep Singh Surjewala (@rssurjewala) October 6, 2018 × Parties are not allowed to make poll promises after election dates have been announced by the Election Commission. I am Prime Minister for the nation, but a worker for the BJP. So wherever I am invited, even if at a booth level meeting, I will be present: Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Ajmer's Pushkar. #Rajasthan pic.twitter.com/HqCf7oTLWg — ANI (@ANI) October 6, 2018 × "I am prime minister for the nation, but a worker for the BJP. So wherever I am invited, even if at a booth level meeting, I will be present," Modi said later at his rally in Ajmer. (With inputs from PTI)

Election dates for MP, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh & Mizoram to be announced today

The Election Commission of India on Tuesday announced the Assembly election dates for Karnataka.

Elections in Karnataka will be held on May 12 in&nbsp;single phase.

Addressing the media in New Delhi, Chief Election Commissioner OP Rawat said that the Model Code of Conduct has kicked in from today (March 26).

"Model Code of Conduct for the elections will come into effect immediately. The eco-friendly material should be used for all propaganda exercise. Use of loudspeakers will be regulated so that people can sleep at night. Loudspeakers won't be allowed from 10 pm to 6 am," said CEC Om Prakash Rawat.

Rawat further said that counting of votes and results for the state will be declared on May 15.

The election will be held to elect members of the 224 constituencies in the Congress-ruled state. Chief Election Commissioner OP Rawat said that the total number of electorate in Karnataka is 4.96 crores.

"Total number of polling stations in the state is 56,696 which is an increase of 9 percent from last Assembly elections," Rawat said.

In February, the chief electoral officer had announced that nearly 60 lakh people have enrolled as new voters across Karnataka ahead of the 15th Assembly elections, due in early May.

"The number of new voters across the state has increased by 60 lakh, taking the total number of the electorate to 4.96 crore as per the tentative electoral rolls as against 4.36 crore voters in 2013 Assembly elections," state Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Sanjiv Kumar said.

According to the tentative electoral rolls, the number of male voters is 2.51 crore and female voters 2.44 crore. The tenure of Karnataka Assembly ends in May 2018.

While the ruling Congress Party is trying to retain power in Karnataka, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is leaving no stone unturned to seize the southern state.

In the run-up to the polls, extensive campaigning has been witnessed by both aforementioned parties, as both Congress and BJP frontrunners have been making numerous visits to the state to garner support for their respective parties.

The Karnataka assembly tenure ends May 2018

The Election Commission of India on Tuesday announced the Assembly election dates for Karnataka. Elections in Karnataka will be held on May 12 in single phase. Addressing the media in New Delhi, Chief Election Commissioner OP Rawat said that the Model Code of Conduct has kicked in from today (March 26). "Model Code of Conduct for the elections will come into effect immediately. The eco-friendly material should be used for all propaganda exercise. Use of loudspeakers will be regulated so that people can sleep at night. Loudspeakers won't be allowed from 10 pm to 6 am," said CEC Om Prakash Rawat. Rawat further said that counting of votes and results for the state will be declared on May 15. The election will be held to elect members of the 224 constituencies in the Congress-ruled state. Chief Election Commissioner OP Rawat said that the total number of electorate in Karnataka is 4.96 crores. "Total number of polling stations in the state is 56,696 which is an increase of 9 percent from last Assembly elections," Rawat said. In February, the chief electoral officer had announced that nearly 60 lakh people have enrolled as new voters across Karnataka ahead of the 15th Assembly elections, due in early May. "The number of new voters across the state has increased by 60 lakh, taking the total number of the electorate to 4.96 crore as per the tentative electoral rolls as against 4.36 crore voters in 2013 Assembly elections," state Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Sanjiv Kumar said. According to the tentative electoral rolls, the number of male voters is 2.51 crore and female voters 2.44 crore. The tenure of Karnataka Assembly ends in May 2018. While the ruling Congress Party is trying to retain power in Karnataka, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is leaving no stone unturned to seize the southern state. In the run-up to the polls, extensive campaigning has been witnessed by both aforementioned parties, as both Congress and BJP frontrunners have been making numerous visits to the state to garner support for their respective parties.

Karnataka Assembly elections to be held on May 12, results on May 15

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