India to Begin Lok Sabha Elections on April 19 in Seven Phases, Results on June 4
The Election Commission of India has announced the schedule for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, setting the stage for the world's largest democratic exercise.
- The 2024 Lok Sabha elections will be held in seven phases from April 19 to June 1, with the results to be announced on June 4.
- Nearly 1 billion eligible voters will participate in the election, making it the world's largest democratic exercise.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi's BJP seeks a third consecutive term, facing opposition from the Congress-led INDIA alliance.
- The elections are staggered over several weeks to allow security forces to move around the country.
- Several opposition parties criticize the multi-phase schedule, claiming it benefits parties with deeper pockets.
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