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On 25 January 2024, the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan pledged not to stage attacks on election rallies and would limit itself to attacking military and police targets during the election period. This followed the government's decision to deploy troops in sensitive constituencies after intelligence agencies warned that militants could target rallies.
Pakistan polls 2024: What you need to know about candidates, key issues and what this election means for the country Friday 9 February 2024 11:30 , Maroosha Muzaffar
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.
General elections are expected to be held in Pakistan by 19 February 2025. Elections are required within 60 days of the National Assembly completing its term, with the National Assembly Chief Election Commissioner of Pakistan elected in 2024 scheduled to complete its term on 17 February 2025, meaning elections must take place by 15 April 2025.
This national electoral calendar for 2024 lists the national/federal elections held in 2024 in all sovereign states and their dependent territories. By-elections are excluded, though national referendums are included.
Party State/UT Seats Contested Seats Won Bharatiya Janata Party: Uttar Pradesh: 75 [2]: 441 [3]: 33 240 West Bengal: 42 12 Madhya Pradesh: 29 29 Maharashtra: 28 9 Gujarat
Speaker: Om Birla. Deputy Speaker: Vacant; Leader of the House: Narendra Modi; Leader of Opposition: Rahul Gandhi; Secretary General: Utpal Kumar Singh [5]; On 26 June 2024, Om Birla, was elected Speaker of the Lok Sabha, defeating the opposition candidate Kodikunnil Suresh, in a voice vote, making it fourth election of Lok Sabha speaker in the history of India. [6]
General elections were held in India from 19 April to 1 June 2024 in seven phases, to elect all 543 members of the Lok Sabha. [a] Votes were counted and the result was declared on 4 June to form the 18th Lok Sabha. [2] [3] On 7 June 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi confirmed the support of 293 MPs to Droupadi Murmu, the president of India. [4]