Elections are like the foundation of a democratic system. They let people choose who will represent them. In India, these elections are super important. They make sure that everyone’s voice is heard when it comes to picking leaders.
In India, there are many different types of elections to choose people for various government jobs. These include picking the President, Vice President, Members of Parliament (from both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha), Members of State Legislative Councils, Members of State Legislative Assemblies, and Members of Local Government Bodies. These elections make sure that people have a say in how they are governed at different levels.
Lok Sabha Elections
Lok Sabha elections are the elections held to elect members of the Lok Sabha or the lower house of the Parliament of India. The Lok Sabha elections are held once in every five years.
India is divided into parliamentary constituencies, and each constituency elects one Member of Parliament (MP) to the Lok Sabha. The population and other factors determine the total number of seats in the Lok Sabha, and eventually, the party that has the highest majority in the Lok Sabha gets a chance to elect its representative as the Prime Minister of the country.
Rajya Sabha Elections
The upper house of the Indian parliament is called the Rajya Sabha. Every two years, elections are held for the Rajya Sabha. The elected members of state legislative assemblies choose the Rajya Sabha’s members.
State Assembly Elections
In India, every five years for each state, elections to the Legislative Assemblies. Legislative Assembly (MLA) members are chosen by the constituents in each of their respective districts.
Upcoming Lok Sabha Elections in India
The Chief Election Commissioner, Rajiv Kumar, has announced the dates of the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. The 2024 Lok Sabha Elections will be held in 7 phases, starting on April 19 and ending on June 1. The results of the Lok Sabha Elections 2024 will be declared on June 4.
Name of the Election | Election Time | Prime Minister Before Elections 2024 |
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Lok Sabha Elections or General Elections 2024 | April 19 to June 1, 2024 | PM Narendra Modi (BJP) |
Upcoming Lok Sabha Elections 2024 (State-wise)
Here’s the list of Upcoming Lok Sabha Elections in 2024:
Name of The Election | Name of the State or UT | Election Time | Present Government |
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Lok Sabha Elections 2024 | Andhra Pradesh | May 13, 2024 | YSR Congress Party |
Lok Sabha Elections 2024 | Odisha | May 13, 2024 | Biju Janata Dal |
Lok Sabha Elections 2024 | Sikkim | April 19, 2024 | Bharatiya Janata Party, and Sikkim Krantikari Morcha |
Lok Sabha Elections 2024 | Arunachal Pradesh | April 19, 2024 | Bharatiya Janata Party |
Lok Sabha Elections 2024 | Jammu and Kashmir | September 2024 | President’s Rule |
Lok Sabha Elections 2024 | Haryana | October 2024 | Bharatiya Janata Party, and Jannayak Janata Party |
Lok Sabha Elections 2024 | Maharashtra | October 2024 | Shiv Sena, Nationalist Congress Party, and Bharatiya Janata Party |
Lok Sabha Elections 2024 | Jharkhand | November/December 2024 | Mahagathbandhan |
Upcoming Election 2024 Current Tenure Dates (State-wise)
Here are the current tenure dates:
Name of the State | Current Tenure | Election Year |
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Maharashtra | 27 Nov, 2019 – 26 Nov, 2024 | 2024 |
Andhra Pradesh | 12 June, 2019 – 11 June, 2024 | 2024 |
Arunachal Pradesh | 3 June, 2019 – 2 June, 2024 | 2024 |
Odisha | 25 June, 2019 – 24 June, 2024 | 2024 |
Haryana | 4 Nov, 2019 – 4 Nov, 2024 | 2024 |
Sikkim | 4 Nov, 2019 – 4 Nov, 2024 | 2024 |
State-wise Election Seats
The table showcases state-wise Assembly seats, Lok Sabha seats, and Rajya Sabha seats.
Name of the State | Lok Sabha Seats | Rajya Sabha Seats | Assembly Seats |
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Maharashtra | 48 | 19 | 288 |
Andhra Pradesh | 25 | 11 | 175 |
Odisha | 21 | 10 | 147 |
Haryana | 10 | 5 | 90 |
Arunachal Pradesh | 2 | 1 | 60 |
Sikkim | 1 | 1 | 32 |
FAQs
A. To become a Lok Sabha member, the member of the parliament at least should be age of 25.
A. The Lok Sabha elections 2024 will be held in 7 phases, starting on April 19 and will end on June 1.
A. The Prime Ministerial elections or the Lok Sabha elections will be held in 2024.
A. Lok Sabha or House of People comprises 545 seats.
A. Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Haryana, Jharkhand, Arunachal Pradesh, and Sikkim are the states where the Lok Sabha elections will be held in 2024.