The Lok Sabha Elections, renowned as the world’s largest democratic exercise, are set to unfold in seven phases spanning 44 days, commencing from April 19. As Prime Minister Narendra Modi aims for a third consecutive term, the Opposition, represented by the INDIA bloc, grapples with internal discord. The nation awaits the culmination of this political saga with the counting of votes scheduled for June 4.
Key Dates:
- Phase I: April 19
- Phase II: April 26
- Phase III: May 7
- Phase IV: May 13
- Phase V: May 20
- Phase VI: May 25
- Phase VII: June 1
Phase-wise Breakdown:
Phase I (102 seats): The first phase of polling for the Lok Sabha elections is set for April 19, covering 102 constituencies across 21 states. States including Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, and others will head to the polls.
Phase II (89 Seats): On April 26, the second phase of polling will take place, encompassing 89 constituencies spread across 13 states, including Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, and more.
Phase III (94 Seats): May 7 marks the third phase of polling, covering 94 constituencies in 12 states, including Assam, Bihar, Gujarat, and others.
Phase IV (96 seats): On May 13, the fourth phase of polling will take place, covering 96 constituencies across 10 states, including Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Maharashtra, and more.
Phase V (49 Seats): The fifth phase of polling, scheduled for May 20, will cover 49 constituencies across 8 states, including Bihar, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, and others.
Phase VI (57 Seats): May 25 marks the sixth phase of polling, covering 57 constituencies in 7 states, including Bihar, Haryana, Odisha, and more.
Phase VII (57 Seats): The seventh and final phase of polling will take place on June 1, covering 57 constituencies across 8 states, including Bihar, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, and others.
State-wise Polling Details:
- Single Poll Date (22): Arunachal Pradesh, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Andhra Pradesh, Chandigarh, Delhi, Goa, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Kerala, Lakshadweep, Ladakh, Mizoram, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Puducherry, Sikkim, Tamil Nadu, Punjab, Telangana, Uttarakhand, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, and Daman and Diu.
- Two Poll Dates (4): Karnataka, Rajasthan, Tripura, Manipur.
- Three Poll Dates (2): Chhattisgarh, Assam.
- Four Poll Dates (3): Odisha, Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand.
- Five Poll Dates (2): Maharashtra, Jammu and Kashmir.
- Seven Poll Dates (3): Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal.
