General Election

Commuters are covering their faces during the ongoing heatwave in Kolkata, India, on April 24, 2024. (Photo by Debajyoti Chakraborty/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

May 25, 2024 9:09 AM

India’s massive election faces heatwave challenge in penultimate phase

The world's largest election may become the hottest on Saturday, as Indians participate in the next-to-last phase of voting with temperatures forecast to surge to 47 degrees Celsius (117 degrees Fahrenheit) in the capital New Delhi. More than 111 million people in 58 constituencies across eight states and federal territories are eligible to vote in the sixth of the seven-stage general election, including in the capital territory and the northern swing states of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. Officia...

May 25, 2024 9:05 AM

EC asks Chief Electoral Officers to take measures to manage impact of hot weather in 6th phase LS polls

The Election Commission has asked concerned Chief Electoral Officers and state authorities to take adequate measures to manage the adverse impact of hot weather or rainfall wherever predicted in the sixth phase of Lok Sabha polls. The poll panel has made adequate arrangements for the Phase 6 of the Lok Sabha polls to be held on Saturday. Polling is scheduled in 58 PCs across eight states/UTs. Haryana and NCT of Delhi will head to polls in this phase. Bihar, Jharkhand, Jammu and Kashmir, Od...

May 25, 2024 8:19 AM

Voting begins for 58 seats in sixth phase of Lok Sabha elections

Voting for the sixth phase of the ongoing Lok Sabha elections began on Saturday morning across 58 parliamentary constituencies spread over six states and two Union Territories (UTs) amid tight security and arrangements. The voting started at 7 am and will continue until 6 pm, with those in line by the closing time still allowed to vote. Before the start of voting, mock polls were conducted across different states for the Lok Sabha and assembly elections in Odisha today. The sixth phase of Lo...

May 23, 2024 11:43 AM

Campaigning for the sixth phase of Lok Sabha elections ends Today; Voting on Saturday

Campaigning for the sixth phase of Lok Sabha elections ends today. Voting will take place on Saturday, May 25, across 58 constituencies in eight states and union territories. These areas include 8 seats in Bihar, all 10 seats in Haryana, 1 seat in Jammu and Kashmir, 4 in Jharkhand, all 7 seats in Delhi, 6 in Odisha, 14 in Uttar Pradesh, and 8 in West Bengal. A total of 889 candidates are competing in this phase. Voting will run from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. In Bihar, leaders from the NDA, Grand Allianc...

May 16, 2024 12:23 PM

Senior BJP leader & PM Modi set to campaign in Uttar Pradesh

As the next phase of elections in Uttar Pradesh looms closer, political leaders are intensifying their efforts to sway voters. Over the next two days, senior BJP leader and Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lead campaign efforts across the state. PM Modi's itinerary includes seven rallies spread across eleven Lok Sabha constituencies, commencing today with engagements in Jaunpur, Bhadohi, Pratapgarh, and Azamgarh. Following an overnight stay at the governor's house in Lucknow, he is set to add...

May 5, 2024 7:06 PM

Largest international delegation observes India’s General Election

India's General Elections have attracted global attention once again as the Election Commission of India (ECI) hosts its International Election Visitors’ Programme (IEVP), welcoming 75 delegates from 23 countries. The inauguration ceremony held in New Delhi saw the presence of Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar, along with ECs Gyanesh Kumar and Sukhbir Singh Sandhu. Addressing the delegates, Rajiv Kumar emphasized India's significant contribution to the global democratic landscape. He hi...

April 15, 2024 9:23 AM

Senior BJP leader and PM Modi to address rallies in central and south Kerala today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is all set to address public rallies in Kerala on Monday as part of the BJP's electoral campaign for the Lok Sabha elections. PM Modi will take part in the public meeting at Kunnamangalam in the Alathur constituency in Thrissur District. He will attend the election campaign for NDA candidates TN Sarasu and Suresh Gopi, contesting in Alathur and Thrissur, respectively. In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, the BJP had fielded actor-turned-politician Suresh Gopi from Thris...

March 20, 2024 11:06 AM

Election Commission issues notification for first phase of Lok Sabha elections

The Election Commission of India on Wednesday issued the notification for the first phase of Lok Sabha elections 2024. Voting for 102 Lok Sabha constituencies across 17 states and four Union territories will take place on April 19, the ECI said. The deadline for filing nominations is March 28 for Bihar and March 27 for the remaining states and UTs. "March 30 will be the date for scrutiny of nominations for Bihar and March 28 for others," the ECI said. Similarly, April 2 will be the last date f...

March 17, 2024 9:27 AM

Elections to be held in 7 phases from April 19; Counting of votes June 4

Election Commission on Saturday announced the dates for polls for the Lok Sabha polls. Voting will be held in 7 phases starting from April 19, Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar said today. The results will be announced on June 4. Phase 1 voting will be held on April 19, Phase 2 voting will be held on April 26, Phase 3 voting will be held on May 7, Phase 4 voting will be held on May 13, Phase 5 voting will be on May 20, Phase 6 voting will take place on May 25 and Phase 7 voting will b...