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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.
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The election schedule for the 18th Lok Sabha was announced by the Election Commission of India on 16 March 2024 and with it the Model Code of Conduct came into effect. [45] [46] [47] The tenure of the 17th Lok Sabha was scheduled to end on 16 June 2024. [48]
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.
The by-elections for Bhagabangola and Baranagar in the West Bengal Legislative Assembly was also scheduled with the general election and took place on 7 May and 1 June respectively. [ 3 ] West Bengal , along with Uttar Pradesh and Bihar , were the only states where the 2024 Indian general election was held in all 7 phases.
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]
The Election Commission of India banned the publication of all exit polls starting 48 hours before Phase 1 of the election until the end of Phase 7. This was intended to prevent exit polls from earlier phases affecting voter decisions in later phases.
But just in case, here’s a rundown of the major news channels covering the 2024 election and when coverage starts. News channels showing election coverage 2024: ABC News: 7 p.m. ET. BBC News: 5: ...