On the announcement of Lok Sabha election dates, National Conference leader
Farooq Abdullah says, "On one side the Govt of India wanted One Nation, One Election and on the other side, they are holding State elections and parliamentary elections in 4 states, why is this (J&K) being denied?
When every party wanted elections (in J&K) then what is the reason it is not being done? If they say security is the reason, I do not think so.
"How is that security is alright for the parliamentary elections and not for the state elections?..."
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh tweets
"This time in the elections, BJP aims to win 370 seats and its resolve to take NDA beyond 400 has filled the workers across India with new energy.
For us, this election is not just for gaining power but also an expression of our dedication and ability to work towards the resolve of building a developed India under the leadership of Prime Minister Modi."
After the Election Commission of India declares the schedule for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, West Bengal BJP president Sukanta Majumdar says, "Just like the last time, this time also the elections will be held in all seven phases. We want a peaceful, free and fair election and hence it should be done in the presence of Central forces.
It's the responsibility of the ECI to maintain peace, and hence they should take all strict actions that are needed."
Samajwadi Party MP Dimple Yadav says,
"This is going to be an important election, I would like to appeal to the people to vote vigilantly as this election will shape the direction of Uttar Pradesh.
This is an election for the employment of the youth, security for the women and the MSP for the farmers. We want that elections should be held fairly."
The elections will be conducted in seven phases, with the first phase beginning on April 19.
This phase will witness voting in 102 constituencies, with results set to be declared on June 4.
“We were informed by all authorities that conducting J&K polls simultaneously wouldn't be feasible due to security concerns. Elections in J&K will take place immediately after the Lok Sabha polls,” said CEC Rajiv Kumar.
For the first time in India's electoral history, voters aged above 85 will have the option to vote from their homes. The Election Commission has also pledged to ensure basic amenities such as drinking water and sanitation facilities at all polling booths.
CEC Rajiv Kumar outlined four challenges posed by the 4Ms - muscle, money, misinformation, and MCC violations - in conducting smooth and fair elections.
West Bengal Governor C V Ananda Bose conveyed that his two main priorities for the elections are ending violence and corruption. The Governor assured that he would exert his utmost effort to achieve these goals.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrote on ‘X’: “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.”
• Phase 1 elections: Scheduled for April 19, with the last date for nominations set for March 27. This phase will encompass 21 States and Union Territories.
• Phase 2 elections: Set to take place from April 26, with the final date for candidate nominations being April 4. This phase will cover 12 States and Union Territories.
• Phase 3 elections: Slated for May 7, with the deadline for candidate nominations set for April 20. The third phase will encompass 12 States and Union Territories.
• Phase 4 elections: Scheduled for May 13, with the last date for candidate nominations being April 25. This phase will cover 10 States and Union Territories.
• Phase 5 elections: Set to be held on May 20, with the deadline for candidate nominations set for May 3. The fifth phase will cover 8 States and Union Territories.
• Phase 6 elections: Scheduled for May 25, with the final date for candidate nominations being May 6. This phase will encompass 7 States and Union territories.
• Phase 7 elections: Slated for June 1, with the deadline for candidate nominations set for May 14. The seventh phase will cover 8 States and Union Territories.
Elections in Assam will be held in the first three phases.
Kerala electorate will be voting to elect 20 Lok Sabha members on April 26.
Tamil Nadu to vote in single phase on April 19
Polling for Andhra Pradesh will be held on May 13.
The Election Commission on Saturday announced the dates for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections as well as the Assembly elections to be held in four states -- Sikkim (32 seats), Arunachal Pradesh (60 seats), Andra Pradesh (175 seats), and Odisha (147 seats).
The assembly elections in Andhra Pradesh and Odisha will be held on May 13. while the assembly polls in Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim on April 19. Odisha will have second phase of polling on May 20.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Andhra Pradesh on Sunday, March 17, and will attend an NDA election meeting in Palnadu district, BJP national general secretary Vinod Tawde said on Friday. Tawde said the meeting which will be led by Modi will be held in Chilakaluripeta in Palnadu.
TDP supremo N Chandrababu Naidu and Janasena chief Pawan Kalyan will also take part in the meeting, marking the first NDA election meeting in Andhra Pradesh in the run-up to the 2024 polls.
The three alliance partners, TDP, Janasena and BJP will be meeting after 10 years, and Modi, Naidu and Kalyan will be seen on the same election stage after a long time.
The NDA partners finalised their seat-sharing formula for the Lok Sabha and state polls following a marathon discussion held at Naidu's Andhra Pradesh residence in Undavalli on March 11, under which the BJP will contest six Lok Sabha and 10 assembly seats while the TDP will fight in 17 parliamentary and 144 state seats. Pawan Kalyan's Janasena will contest two Lok Sabha and 21 assembly seats.
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