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[12] [13] This was the largest-ever election, surpassing the previous election, and lasted 44 days, second only to the 1951–52 Indian general election. The legislative assembly elections in the states of Andhra Pradesh , Arunachal Pradesh , Odisha , and Sikkim were held simultaneously with the general election, along with the by-elections for ...
The Election Commission of India has granted permission for individuals aged 80 and above and those with physical challenges to cast their votes from the comfort of their homes using ballot papers. [16] To avail of this facility, eligible individuals must register with the designated booth-level officer at least 10 days prior to the election date.
Election year Lok Sabha Total seats Turnout Party in government Seats won by the ruling party Margin of majority Percentage in the Lok Sabha Seats controlled by coalition Prime Minister 1951–52: First: 489 44.87% Indian National Congress: 364 120 74.48% Jawaharlal Nehru: 1957: Second: 494 45.44% 371 123 75.10% 1962: Third: 55.42% 361 113 73.08%
[citation needed] The election is held by means of a secret ballot under the instant-runoff voting system. [9] The manner of election of the president is provided by Article 55 of the Constitution. Article 58 of the Indian Constitution provides that the president and vice president of India must be citizens of India and at least 35 years old. [10]
The results of India's general elections to constitute 18th Lok Sabha, held in April–June 2024 were announced on 4th and 5th June 2024. [1] The main contenders were two alliance groups of the Incumbent National Democratic Alliance (N.D.A) led by Bharatiya Janata Party; and the Opposition Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (I.N.D.I.A.) led by Indian National Congress.
The 2024 elections in India includes the Lok Sabha Election and elections to the Rajya Sabha, to state legislative assemblies, to Panchayats and urban local bodies. Lok Sabha election [ edit ]
The election schedule was announced by Election Commission of India (ECI) on 10 March 2019, and with it the Model Code of Conduct came into effect. [23] [24] The election was scheduled to be held in seven phases. In Bihar, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal, the election was held in all seven phases.
The election of the President of India is an indirect election in which electoral college consisting of the elected members of both houses of parliament (M.P.s), the elected members of the state legislative assemblies (Vidhan Sabhas) of all states and the elected members of the legislative assemblies (MLAs) of union territories with legislatures, i.e., National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi ...