The Election Commission (EC) has announced that the Lok Sabha elections 2024 will span from April 19 to June 1, divided into seven phases. The counting of votes will take place on June 4. Alongside these crucial details, the dates for voting in Noida and Ghaziabad have also been revealed. Let’s delve into the crucial details.
Election Dates in Noida & Ghaziabad
The election dates for all 543 Lok Sabha seats and some state legislative assemblies have been declared. In Noida and Ghaziabad, the elections will be held in the second phase on April 26th. On this day, approximately 1.8 million voters will cast their votes.
Candidates and Parties
So far, only the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has announced its candidate from the Gautam Buddh Nagar constituency. Dr. Mahesh Sharma, the current Member of Parliament, has been nominated by the BJP for the third consecutive time.
Delhi and Gurugram Election Details
Gurugram and Delhi will go to polls together in the sixth phase on May 25th. The counting of votes will take place on June 4th. It’s anticipated that around 14.7 million eligible voters will exercise their right to vote in the national capital to elect their MPs.
Demographics and Electorate
Among the seven Lok Sabha seats in Delhi, New Delhi is the smallest constituency with 1.48 million electors, while West Delhi is the largest with 2.49 million electors. As per data from the office of the chief electoral officer of Delhi, as of February 1, 2024, the capital has a total of 14,742,145 electors, comprising 7,998,652 male and 6,742,330 female electors.
