Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Interesting Facts & Figures Revealed by ECI
The Lok Sabha elections 2024 are going to start soon. The Election Commission of India has released some interesting facts and figures related to this election that every voter should know. The General Elections take place once in every five years. It gives a chance to all the citizens to decide who’ll be ruling them for the next five years. Being one of the biggest democracies in the world, the Lok Sabha elections in India are considered to be the festival of democracy that every Indian should celebrate. Let’s have a look at all the Lok Sabha elections 2024 interesting facts and figures released by the ECI.
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 Interesting Facts and Figures by ECI
- Â As announced by the Election Commission of India the General Elections 2024 will take place in seven phases
- Â As per the official data by ECI the total count of voters in the Lok Sabha elections 2024 will be 96.8 Crores.
- In this Lok Sabha elections, there’ll be 1.8 crore first time voters and 19.47 crore voters between the age group of 20-29. The young India will be participating in this election with great pomp.
- As announced by the election commissioner of India , in 12 States the ratio of the female voters will be Higher as compared to the male voters in Lok sabha elections 2024.
- Â In this lok sabha election more than 85 Lakh first time Female voters will be exercising their right to vote.
- There are 97 crore registered voters, 10.5 lakh polling stations, 1.5 crore polling officials and security staff, 55 lakh EVMs, and 4 lacs vehicles.
- Growth in voter categories, with ~82 lakh PwDs, 2.2 lacs 100+, & 48k third-gender voters, reflects ECI’s commitment to inclusive rolls.
- Â The Indian General Elections are one of the biggest elections in the world. It is the world’s largest electoral movement of men and material. To perform this mammoth exercise 55 Lakh EVMs will be used.
- Â Â As per the Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar the Lok Sabha election 2024 will be held for 543 Lok Sabha seats and will be conducted in 7 phases. Elections will start from April 19 and the counting will be held on June 4.
- This will be the first general election after landmark events such as the abolition of Article 370, the creation of the Hindu Temple of Lord Ram in Ayodhya and the implementation of the Citizenship Amendment Act.
- In this election the current Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be running for prime minister post for the third consecutive time.
- The Legislative Assembly elections in the states of Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Odisha, and Sikkim will be held simultaneously with the general election, along with the by-elections for 35 seats among 16 states.
Schedule of the Lok Sabha Elections 2024:-
The Lok Sabha elections 2024 will be confirmed in seven phases in different states. In some of the dates the election will continue for all seven phases while in some of the states it will be done in one phase only. Below is the complete phase wise schedule of the Lok sabha elections 2024.
| Phase | Date | States/UTs | Constituencies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phase 1 | April 19 | 21 | 102 |
| Phase 2 | April 26 | 13 | 89 |
| Phase 3 | May 7 | 12 | 94 |
| Phase 4 | May 13 | 10 | 96 |
| Phase 5 | May 20 | 8 | 49 |
| Phase 6 | May 25 | 7 | 57 |
| Phase 7 | June 1 | 8 | 57 |
Phase 1 elections will take place on April 19, and nominations must be submitted by March 27. Elections will be held in 21 states and union territories.
Phase 2 elections will begin on April 26; the deadline for candidate nominations is April 4.The second phase will encompass 12 states and union territories.
The Phase 3 elections will be held on May 7, and the deadline for candidate nominations is April 19. The third phase will include 12 states and union territories.
The Phase 4 elections will be held on May 13, with the deadline for candidate nominations being April 25.The fourth phase will encompass ten states and union territories.
The Phase 5 elections will be held on May 20, with the deadline for candidate nominations being May 3. The fifth phase will include eight states and union territories.
Phase 6 elections will be held on May 25; the deadline for candidate nominations is May 6.The sixth phase will include seven states and union territories.
The Phase 7 elections will be held on June 1, with the deadline for candidate nominations being May 14. The seventh phase will include eight states and union territories.
Conclusion:-
So these were some Interesting facts and figures for Lok Sabha elections 2024 announced by ECI. These general elections hold a significant importance for the nation. As one wrong decision can take back our nation ten to twenty years. So exercise your right to vote and choose the right candidate for the nation.