The Election Commission of India (EC) on Saturday introduced the upcoming Lok Sabha election dates. According to the EC’s announcement, polling for 543 Lok Sabha constituencies will probably be performed in seven phases, between April 19 and June 1, adopted by counting of votes on June 4.
Phase I will probably be held on April 19, Phase II on April 26, Phase III on May 7, Phase IV on May 13, Phase V on May 20, Phase VI on May 25, and Phase VII on June 1.
Here is a breakup of the phases
Phase 1: Elections will probably be held on April 19 in 102 constituencies. This will probably be held in 21 States and Union Territories.
Phase 2: Elections will probably be held on April 26 in 89 constituencies. Second section will cowl 12 States and Union Territories.
Phase 3: Elections will probably be held on May 7 in 94 constituencies. The third section will cowl 12 States and Union Territories.
Phase 4: Elections will probably be held on May 13 in 96 constituencies. Fourth section will cowl 10 States and Union Territories.
Phase 5: Elections will probably be held on May 20 in 49 constituencies. The fifth section will cowl 8 States and Union Territories.
Phase 6: Elections will probably be held on May 25 in 57 constituencies. The sixth section will cowl 7 States and Union territories.
Phase 7: Elections will probably be held on June 1 in 57 constituencies. The seventh section will cowl 8 States and Union Territories.
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CEC Rajiv Kumar mentioned that strict instructions have been given to Distric Magistrates and SPs to make sure stage enjoying subject. CAPF to be deployed adequately & assisted by Integrated management rooms in every district. Check posts & drones to make sure vigil.
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He additional talked about that the ballot physique is delicate to environmentally sustainable elections.
“We are making efforts to minimise single-use plastic and encourage eco-friendly practices in the election process,” he mentioned.
CEC Kumar knowledgeable that to curb the circulate of illicit cash, the ballot physique has held intensive evaluations with enforcement businesses.
“Cash movement worth around Rs 3,400 crore was restricted in the last 11 state assembly elections in Rajasthan, Telangana, Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka, Chhattisgarh, Mizoram, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Himachal Pradesh, Gujarat and Tripura,” CEC Kumar mentioned.
“Measures like ESMs portal, and coordination between agencies resulted in an exponential increase in seizures in the last 11 elections,” he added.
Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar mentioned that there isn’t any place for massacre and violence within the elections.
“From wherever we will receive the information of violence, we will take action against them,” he mentioned.
The Election Commission additionally introduced that the by-polls in 26 constituencies and 4 state Assemblies will happen concurrently with the Parliament elections. This means the dates for the by-polls and the 4 state Assembly elections in Odisha, Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh will probably be finished concurrently with the Lok Sabha polling.
(With inputs from PTI)
First Published: Mar 16 2024 | 4:08 PM IST
