Lok Sabha Election 2024 Full Schedule Live Updates: The Election Commission of India announced the schedule for the upcoming 2024 Lok Sabha elections at a crucial briefing at Vigyan Bhawan on Saturday. Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar along with his deputies addressed the media. Previously, in a statement posted on X, the poll authority confirmed that the dates for both the general elections and certain state assembly elections will be disclosed on Saturday afternoon. The ruling NDA government, spearheaded by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, aims for an unprecedented third term, while the opposition, aligned loosely under the INDIA bloc, aspires to make significant inroads into the NDA’s electoral performance. In case Modi returns to power for the third term, he will equal the record of former PM Pt Jawaharlal Nehru. The Model Code of Conduct (MCC) has come into force across in India. The results of the Lok Sabha elections are projected to be revealed in the final week of June.
India General Election 2024 Dates, Schedule Live Updates: Around 970 million individuals are expected to participate in the upcoming polls. Stay tuned for further live updates here:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi posted on X, formerly Twitter after the ECI announced the dates for Lok Sabha Elections 2024. He wrote, “The biggest festival of democracy is here! EC has announced the 2024 Lok Sabha election dates. We, the BJP-NDA, are fully prepared for elections. We are going to the people on the basis of our track record of good governance and service delivery across sectors.”
CEC Rajiv Kumar elucidated the rationale behind organizing the Lok Sabha elections in seven phases, emphasizing the consideration given to geographic conditions, festivals, exams, and numerous other factors.
India is gearing up for the Lok Sabha Elections 2024 – the biggest democratic poll exercise on the planet. According to the schedule announced by Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar, the national polls will be held in 7 rounds from April 19 and the results will be announced on the counting day on June 4. (Read More)
The Know Your Candidate app enables voters to access candidates' affidavits, providing insights into their criminal records. Through the cVigil App, voters can document and report any breaches of election regulations. Meanwhile, the VHA app allows users to apply for forms online and access polling booth information.
CEC Kumar says there has been a signficant increase in the seizures in last 11 elections.
CEC Rajiv Kumar outlined the formidable hurdles in conducting free and fair elections, encapsulated by the 4Ms: muscle, money, misinformation, and violations of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC). He assured that the Election Commission of India (ECI) is dedicated to addressing these challenges and has implemented strategies to tackle them effectively.
During a press conference, Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar announced that the national gender ratio among voters stands at 948. Additionally, he noted that in 12 states and Union Territories, there are more female voters than male voters.
CEC Rajiv Kumar says there are 49.7 crore male voters in this election. On the other hand, there are 47.1 crore female voters. There are 19.74 crore young voters in the age group of 20-29 years.
"We have conducted more than 400 elections, 16 presidential elections, this is election commission's legacy', CEC Rajiv Kumar says.
Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar says that this time there are 1.82 crore first-time voters. He says that these voters are the biggest stakeholders in this mega exercise.
CEC Rajiv Kumar begins the briefing. He says that ECI will ensure that the General Elections are celebrated like a festival. Failure is not an option, says Rajiv Kumar.
This is the moment we all have been waiting for. CEC Rajiv Kumar has arrived at the Vigyan Bhawan along with his two deputies - Gyanesh Kumar and Sukhbir Singh Sandhu.
Shashi Tharoor, the Congress-led UDF alliance's candidate from Kerala's Thiruvananthapuram parliamentary constituency released his report card as MP on Saturday. The 68-page booklet has details of Tharoor's contributions Thiruvananthapuram as an MP in last three terms. Tharoor stated that there have been claims suggesting he hasn't achieved anything in the last 15 years. To counter this, he announced the release of a comprehensive 68-page development report.
Sikkim Assembly Election 2024 Schedule: The Election Commission of India is set to announce the poll date for the Sikkim Assembly Election 2024. The state is currently governed by the Sikkim Krantikari Morcha, with Prem Singh Tamang serving as the Chief Minister. The Sikkim Assembly Elections 2024 will elect 32 members for the Legislative Assembly. According to the schedule, the tenure of the current legislative assembly is will end on June 2, 2024. (Read More)
YS Jagan Mohan Reddy-led Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party has announced names for the upcoming General Election. Here's list of 25 candidates that are in the fray
Vijaysai Reddy - Nellore
YS Avinash Reddy - Kadapa
BY Ramaiah - Kurnool
Sankara Narayana - Ananthapuram
J Santha - Hindupur
Mithun Reddy - Rajampet
Bellana Chandrasekhar - Vizianagaram
Dr Guduri Srinivasulu - Rajahmundry
Karumuri Suneeil Kumar - Eluru
Kesineni Nani - Vijayawada
Chetti Tanuja Rani - Araku
P Tilak - Srikakulam
Botcha Jhansi - Visakha
Rapaka Varaprasad - Amalapuram
Chalamalasetti Suneel - Kakinada
Guduru Umabala - Narsapuram
Simhadri Chandrasekhara Rao - Machilipatnam
Anil Kumar Yadav - Narasaraopet
Chevireddy Bhaskara Reddy - Ongole
M Gurumurthy - Tirupati
Reddappa - Chittoor
Parliament had passed the Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service, and Term of Office) Act in last month of December 2023. The new law replaced the Chief Justice of India with a cabinet minister as one of the three members of the selection panel, which is headed by the Prime Minister.
Renowned Bollywood singer Anuradha Paudwal has reportedly joined the BJP, according to news agency PTI. Expressing her happiness about joining the party, Paudwal stated, "I am delighted to be associated with a government that has strong ties to Sanatan Dharma. It is a privilege for me to join the BJP today."
Union Minister Anurag Thakur responded to Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu's accusations of the BJP destabilizing the state government, stating that the blame lies with the ineffective governance of the Congress party. Thakur emphasized that the current situation is a result of the Congress's internal issues, rather than any action by the BJP.
West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose on Saturday said that he is dedicated to participating actively in the forthcoming general elections, aiming to eradicate violence and corruption within the state. He announced his intent to commence his engagement in the electoral process right from its inception, stressing his commitment to serving the populace. Bose underscored his plan to hit the streets as early as 6 am on polling days, demonstrating his determination to prioritize the welfare of the people. His primary focus for the election is to curb violence and corruption, and he assured that he would exert maximum effort towards achieving these objectives.
#watch | Mumbai: Congress' General Secretary in-charge Communications, Jairam Ramesh says, "'Chanda dataon ka samman aur anndataon ka apmaan', has been the strategy of PM Modi. I want to say to the HM that ED, CBI, and I-T are not in the hands of Congress but the BJP, so it's not… pic.twitter.com/yBaqtBqrjs
— ANI (@ANI) March 16, 2024
Ajay Rai, the President of the Uttar Pradesh Congress, showed readiness for the upcoming elections today, awaiting the announcement of the schedule by the Election Commission. Regarding the electoral bond matter, he alleges that the BJP has accepted funds from various questionable sources, including beef companies, Pakistani firms, and entities with outstanding debts. He anticipates clarity on these issues following the Supreme Court's proceedings on March 18, questioning the continued deception of the public.
The Election Commission of India shared a circular on X that was doing the rounds of internet stating the "rules for upcoming Lok Sabha Elections". EC says this circular is fake.
An order issued in the name of @ECISVEEP is making multiple #fake claims regarding the rules for upcoming #loksabhaelection2024#pibfactcheck
— PIB Fact Check (@PIBFactCheck) March 15, 2024
✔️This order is #fake
✔️ECI has issued no such letter pic.twitter.com/lfGAS9HOuA
Today, the Congress Party unveiled five key provisions as part of its 'Share of Justice Guarantee' ahead of the announcement of the Lok Sabha 2024 election schedule. These include:
TMC leader Kunal Ghosh on Saturday shared his opinion on the upcoming elections. He said that the BJP, along with the NDA, will not surpass 200 seats and that it will be challenging for the BJP alone to exceed 100 seats. He added that this is why they are attempting to create confusion by claiming they will secure 400 seats.
VIDEO | "The election dates (for Lok Sabha polls 2024) will be announced in Delhi in some time. However, people of the country have already announced the results even before the election dates are officially announced. The country has announced 'abki baar 400 paar', and the crowd… pic.twitter.com/FYYCiWqt7S
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) March 16, 2024