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Loksabha Election Schedule 2024 Phase-I Phase-II Phase-III Phase-IV Phase-V Phase-VI Phase-VII
No. of Constituencies 102 89 94 96 49 57 57
Date of Issue of Gazette Notification 20-03-2024 28-03-2024 12-04-2024 18-04-2024 26-04-2024 29-04-2024 07-05-2024
Last Date of Making Nominations 27-03-2024, 28-03-2024 (only Bihar) 04-04-2024 19-04-2024 25-04-2024 03-05-2024 06-05-2024 14-05-2024
Date for Scrutiny of Nominations 28-03-2024, 30-03-2024 (only Bihar) 05-04-2024, 06-04-2024 (only J&K) 20-04-2024 26-04-2024 04-05-2024 07-05-2024 15-05-2024
Last Date for Withdrawal of Candidatures 30-03-2024, 02-04-2024 (only Bihar) 08-04-2024 22-04-2024 29-04-2024 06-05-2024 09-05-2024 17-05-2024
Date of Poll 19-04-2024 26-04-2024 07-05-2024 13-05-2024 20-05-2024 25-05-2024 01-06-2024
Date of Counting 04-06-2024 04-06-2024 04-06-2024 04-06-2024 04-06-2024 04-06-2024 04-06-2024
Date Before Which Election Shall Be Completed 06-06-2024 06-06-2024 06-06-2024 06-06-2024 06-06-2024 06-06-2024 06-06-2024

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Lok Sabha polls: Sidhu’s googly for Punjab Congress, joins IPL as commentator

Updated on Mar 19, 2024 02:59 PM IST

This rules out his contesting LS elections as the party was planning to field him from Patiala in a likely contest against outgoing MP Preneet Kaur, who quit the Congress to join the BJP last week.

Cicketer-turned-politician Navjot Singh Sidhu has bowled another googly, leaving the Congress in a tizzy as he announced his joining the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season as a commentator. (ANI file photo)

Raj Thackeray to take on cousin's Sena? MNS chief meets Amit Shah in Delhi

If the alliance is sealed with Raj Thackeray, who arrived in the Delhi on Monday, the MNS might get one seat to contest from Mumbai in Lok Sabha elections.

Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray meets Union home minister Amit Shah.(ANI)
Updated on Mar 19, 2024 02:06 PM IST

Derek O'Brien claims PM violated Model Code of Conduct, BJP slams TMC leader

BJP Rajya Sabha MP Samik Bhattacharya slammed Derek O'Brien, saying his claims were untrue and preposterous.

TMC leader Derek O'Brien lodged a complaint with the Election Commission (File).(ANI)
Updated on Mar 19, 2024 02:15 PM IST

LS polls: Rise in number of candidates losing security deposit over the years

LS polls: Rise in number of candidates losing security deposit over the years

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Published on Mar 19, 2024 12:37 PM IST
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Pashupati Paras resigns from Modi cabinet after Bihar snub: ‘Injustice’

Pashupati Kumar Paras resigned from Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s cabinet after RLJP did not receive any seat allocations in the Lok Sabha elections in Bihar.

 RLJP chief Pashupati Kumar Paras. (PTI)
Updated on Mar 19, 2024 12:23 PM IST

BJP's Eshwarappa skips PM's rally in embarrassment to party ahead of LS polls

The 75-year-old former Deputy Chief Minister, who has turned down the invitation to attend the event, was seen visiting maths of various communities.

KS Eshwarappa. (PTI)
Updated on Mar 19, 2024 09:58 AM IST
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‘PM Modi is afraid of Mallikarjun Kharge’: Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar

DK Shivakumar said PM Modi was afraid of the Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge as he started his election campaign from Kharge's home district Kalaburagi.

DK Shivakumar.(PTI)
Published on Mar 19, 2024 09:01 AM IST
ANI | | Posted by Yamini C S

Lok Sabha Election 2024 LIVE: Former JMM MLA Sita Soren joins BJP

Lok Sabha Election 2024 LIVE: Prime Minister Narendra Modi turned emotional while addressing a public rally in Tamil Nadu. Stay tuned for more election updates.

Live live Sita Soren joins BJP(ANI)
Updated on Mar 19, 2024 03:12 PM IST

March deadline missed: 24x7 water supply in Manimajra only after polls

The project, for which the foundation stone, was laid on November 13, 2021, has already missed four deadlines -- August 2023, December 2023, January 2024 and March 2024.

As per the Chandigarh municipal corporation (MC), the Manimajra project, being executed under the Smart City Mission as a pilot project, is aimed at switching from intermittent supply to 24x7 continuous supply system. (AFP)
Updated on Mar 19, 2024 09:10 AM IST
By, Chandigarh

Will ensure free, fair polls in Chandigarh: DGP Yadav

Vowing to carry forward the legacy, Chandigarh DGP Yadav said he believed in interaction with cops at all ranks and in developing a strong information network.

Surendra Kumar Yadav took over as Chandigarh DGP on Saturday. (HT File)
Updated on Mar 19, 2024 07:56 AM IST
By, Chandigarh

PM Modi on ‘Shakti’ row: ‘DMK, Congress never speak against other religions’

Updated on Mar 19, 2024 02:52 PM IST

PM Narendra Modi said the DMK and the INDIA bloc say they would destroy Shakti.

Salem: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses during a public meeting ahead of Lok Sabha elections.(PTI)

Raj Thackeray to take on cousin's Sena? MNS chief meets Amit Shah in Delhi

If the alliance is sealed with Raj Thackeray, who arrived in the Delhi on Monday, the MNS might get one seat to contest from Mumbai in Lok Sabha elections.

Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray meets Union home minister Amit Shah.(ANI)
Updated on Mar 19, 2024 02:06 PM IST

Lok Sabha Election 2024 LIVE: Former JMM MLA Sita Soren joins BJP

Lok Sabha Election 2024 LIVE: Prime Minister Narendra Modi turned emotional while addressing a public rally in Tamil Nadu. Stay tuned for more election updates.

Live live Sita Soren joins BJP(ANI)
Updated on Mar 19, 2024 03:12 PM IST

Key Congress meet to approve manifesto today; poll panel may clear more names

The highest executive body of the party is also set to discuss and move a resolution on the electoral bond data.

The CWC will meet for the last time before the general elections in April-May. (ANI)
Updated on Mar 19, 2024 09:12 AM IST
By, New Delhi

Cong spokesperson Rohan Gupta opts out of Lok Sabha election. Why?

Rohan Gupta, a popular Congress face in television news debates, was among 43 candidates announced by the grand old party on March 13

Congress leader Rohan Gupta
Published on Mar 18, 2024 11:02 PM IST

Assam CM Himanta Sarma says ‘No benefit in voting for Congress’, explains why

Sarma asserted that this time the workers, supporters of Congress, AIUDF and minority community people would also cast their vote for PM Modi.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma (File)
Updated on Mar 18, 2024 11:45 PM IST

Priyanka defends Rahul Gandhi after attack by PM Modi over ‘Shakti’ row, says…

Vadra's remarks came hours after Rahul Gandhi issued a clarification over his comments on ‘Shakti’, which triggered a massive controversy.

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and PM Narendra Modi(File)
Published on Mar 18, 2024 08:08 PM IST

Lok Sabha elections: BJP, Nitish Kumar's JD(U) seal seat-sharing deal in Bihar

The Bharatiya Janata Party will contest on 17 seats in Bihar, while National Democratic Alliance (NDA) ally Janata Dal (United) will contest on 16 seats

A file photo of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar in Aurangabad on March 2.
Updated on Mar 18, 2024 05:50 PM IST
By | Written by Aryan Prakash

DMK finalises Lok Sabha seat arrangement with Cong, other allies. Full details

DMK named the specific constituencies to be contested by its allies, including Congress.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi with Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK leader M K Stalin during a rally at the conclusion of the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra, in Mumbai, Sunday, March 17, 2024. ((PTI Photo/Shashank Parade))
Updated on Mar 18, 2024 05:27 PM IST

Rahul's ‘Shakti’ remark sparks storm ahead of Lok Sabha polls. Decoding the row

Rahul Gandhi, who culminated his 63-day-long Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra in Mumbai, was addressing a mega rally organised at Shivaji Park.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.(PTI, Sansad TV)
Published on Mar 18, 2024 04:21 PM IST

Election Commission orders removal of Bengal DGP, home secretaries of 6 states

Days after announcing the Lok Sabha 2024 schedule, the Election Commission ordered the removal of Bengal DGP, home secretaries of 6 states

New Delhi: Chief election commissioner Rajiv Kumar flanked by Election Commissioners Gyanesh Kumar (L) and SS Sandhu during a press conference to announce the schedule for General Elections 2024, in New Delhi, Saturday, March 16, 2024. (PTI Photo/Vijay Verma) (PTI)
Updated on Mar 18, 2024 03:28 PM IST

Electoral bonds: What are unique alpha-numeric numbers? 5 things to know

Electoral bonds case: A five-judge Constitution bench of the Supreme Court asked SBI's chairman to file a compliance affidavit 5pm of March 21.

On March 15, the Supreme Court had issued a notice to SBI to explain the reasons for the non-disclosure of unique alpha-numeric numbers in compliance of its directions.(REUTERS)
Updated on Mar 18, 2024 03:15 PM IST

Shakti row: BJP calls Rahul Gandhi ‘misogynistic’, Opposition backs him

Shakti row: BJP leader Nalin Kohli said Rahul Gandhi questioning the integrity of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) was an insult to India's voters.

Congress party leader Rahul Gandhi addresses his supporters during an election campaign rally ahead of the upcoming national elections in Mumbai.(AFP)
Updated on Mar 18, 2024 02:58 PM IST

Trinamool MP alleges PM Modi violated Model Code of Conduct, files complaint

TMC MP Saket Gokhale shared a picture of PM Narendra Modi being received in Andhra Pradesh's Palnadu alongside an IAF chopper.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressing during a public meeting in Palnadu on Sunday. (BJP Andhra Pradesh - X)
Published on Mar 18, 2024 12:52 PM IST

PM Modi hits back at Rahul Gandhi's 'shakti' remarks: ‘I accept the challenge'

Training his guns at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's ‘shakti’ remark PM Narendra Modi said, “For me, every mother, daughter & sister is a form of ‘shakti’.”

Prime Minister Narendra Modi joins hands while addressing the crowd in Telangana.(PTI)
Updated on Mar 18, 2024 01:59 PM IST

Telangana governor Tamilisai Soundararajan resigns, may contest Lok Sabha poll

Telangana governor Tamilisai Soundararajan resigns and sends her resignation letter to President Droupadi Murmu.

Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan. (ANI)
Updated on Mar 18, 2024 11:59 AM IST

Lok Sabha Election 2024 Highlights: PM Modi holds roadshow in Coimbatore

Lok Sabha election 2024 date: General elections this year will be held in seven phases, starting on April 19 and ending on June 1, with counting on June 4.

Live live PM Modi holds roadshow in Coimbatore(X)
Updated on Mar 18, 2024 10:55 PM IST

Electoral bonds: Poll panel releases data. Which party got how much? 10 points

While the BJP received the maximum funds through electoral bonds at ₹6,986.5 crore, Future Gaming and Hotel Services donated ₹509 crore to the DMK.

The Election Commission of India made data received from political parties on electoral bonds public on Sunday. (REUTERS)
Updated on Mar 18, 2024 06:58 AM IST

Here's how to make sure funding for elections doesn't lead to corruption

In 2015, the Law Commission submitted a report suggesting electoral reforms, which included an audit of political funding of all parties by CAG accountants

Seizure of money is common before elections, and the only way to curb it is by bringing in accountability and transparency in political funding (PTI)
Updated on Mar 17, 2024 05:02 PM IST

What Nitin Gadkari said about being in the race for PM post

Nitin Gadkari, the minister for road transport & highways also said that he does not believe in the divisive politics of caste, creed or religion.

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari during a felicitation program in Nagpur.(ANI)
Published on Mar 17, 2024 02:32 PM IST

LS polls: Rahul Gandhi makes 'constitution' dare; BJP calls him 'liability'

Rahul Gandhi said the fight is not between the BJP and the Congress but between two "expressions".

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and party's general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra begin the 'Jan Nyay Padyatra' from Mani Bhavan Sangrahalaya in Mumbai on Sunday. (ANI Photo)
Published on Mar 17, 2024 02:12 PM IST

Kapil Sibal says EC's 'loyalty visible', makes big claim on J&K elections

Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar on Saturday said that the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly polls will be held after the Lok Sabha elections.

Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal.(PTI)
Updated on Mar 17, 2024 01:42 PM IST

Lok Sabha polls: Biggest peacetime movement of men, material in world

Lok Sabha polls: Biggest peacetime movement of men, material in world

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Published on Mar 17, 2024 11:45 AM IST
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Central government reaches out to masses on WhatsApp, seeks feedback

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is seeking suggestions for shaping the Union government’s “Viksit Bharat” (developed India) agenda.

Viksit Bharat Modi Ki Guarantee Raths during their flagging off by BJP National President J P Nadda in New Delhi, India, on Monday, February 26, 2024. (Photo by Arvind Yadav/ Hindustan Times)
Updated on Mar 18, 2024 12:17 PM IST
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