Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Check first phase voting date, states covered and other details

The Election Commission of India has announced election dates for 543 Lok Sabha seats. According to the ECI, the voting will be held in seven phases from April 19. The counting will be held on June 4.

Lok Sabha Elections Phase 1 will be held on April 19, the last date for making nominations is March 27. Polls will be held in 21 States and Union Territories.

There will be 10 states/UTs that will be fully covered and 11 states/UTs are partially covered.

Schedule for General Elections to Lok Sabha 2024

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Nearly 97 crore voters will be eligible to vote for 543 Lok Sabha constituencies across the country. With the announcement of dates, the moral code of conduct comes into force immediately.

CEC Rajiv Kumar said that strict directions have been given to District Magistrates and SPs to ensure level playing field. CAPF to be deployed adequately & assisted by Integrated control rooms in each district. Check posts & drones to ensure vigil.

Ensuring voters' trust is paramount. Violence in elections is unacceptable. Impersonators to be swiftly punished. Transparency in permissions to parties/candidates through SUVIDHA portal.

ECI has offered 27 apps and portals for all stakeholders.

cVigil empowers citizens to report MCC violations and assured action within 100 mts. KYC app facilitates informed voting. A revamped results portal to enhance the experience on results day.

He further mentioned that the poll body is sensitive to environmentally sustainable elections.