The fervor of India’s general elections, touted as the world’s largest democratic exercise, commenced with the first phase witnessing voting across 102 parliamentary constituencies spanning 21 states and Union Territories.
The Election Commission of India reported a notable turnout of nearly 64% in this initial phase, with Tripura emerging at the forefront with an impressive 80% voter participation, contrasting Bihar’s turnout of less than 49%.As polling continued until 6 PM in many areas, official figures suggest the possibility of an increased turnout once data from all polling stations is collated.
This phase boasts the highest number of parliamentary constituencies among all phases scheduled.In the political arena, campaign activities have intensified, with Prime Minister Modi addressing rallies in Karnataka, while Rahul Gandhi of the Congress plans rallies in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh.
Attention is riveted on the contrasting strategies of two major political alliances, the INDIA bloc and the Narendra Modi-led NDA, as they vie for supremacy in the Lok Sabha Election 2024.
In the political arena, campaign activities have intensified, with Prime Minister Modi addressing rallies in Karnataka, while Rahul Gandhi of the Congress plans rallies in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh.
All eyes are on the competing strategies of the two major political alliances, the INDIA bloc and the Narendra Modi-led NDA, as they vie for supremacy in the Lok Sabha Election 2024. While the NDA aims for a third consecutive term, buoyed by slogans like ‘abki baar 400 paar,’ the opposition INDIA bloc adopts an economically-focused approach, emphasizing promises such as MSP for farmers and direct cash transfers to women manifesto.
Lok Sabha Election 2024:
Phase-wise schedule•
Phase 1- April 19 (polling done)
• Phase 2- April 26
• Phase 3- May 7
• Phase 4 – May 13
• Phase 5 – May 20
• Phase 6 – May 25
• Phase 7 – June.
The counting of votes and result declaration for the Lok Sabha election will take place on June 4.
