LS '24 poll schedule announcement live: TN will go to the polls on April 19

CHENNAI: The Election Commission of India (ECI) will announce the schedule for the Lok Sabha polls today at 3 PM.

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In addition to the Lok Sabha polls schedule, the Election Commission will also announce dates for the Andhra Pradesh, Sikkim and Odisha state Assembly polls.

The poll panel, earlier on X said a press conference to announce the schedule for Lok Sabha elections and some State Assemblies will be held at 3 PM on Saturday (today).

The 2024 parliamentary polls are being seen as a do or die battle for the opposition INDIA bloc.

In the last parliamentary polls, BJP had won 303 seats while Congress got only 52 seats. It could not muster enough numbers to claim the position of Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha.

According to a News 18 opinion poll, the BJP-led NDA is headed for a "historic mandate" in the upcoming polls.

The opinion poll claimed that the NDA is set to win 411 seats in the 543-member Lok Sabha with the BJP alone clinching a record 350 seats.

According to an opinion poll survey by ABP-CVoter, the NDA is projected to secure a commanding lead with a vote share of 45.9 per cent and an estimated 366 seats in the Lok Sabha.

The INDIA bloc together, including the UPA, is expected to claim a 39 per cent vote share and 156 seats, according to the opinion poll.

It suggests a considerable swing in votes since the 2019 Lok Sabha results, with the BJP seeing a positive swing of 3.08 per cent, and the INDIA bloc (UPA in 2019) a rise of 2.5 per cent.

Our team is now complete, we are fully prepared for biggest festival of Indian democracy: Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar

It's our promise to deliver national election in a manner that can add to India's shine on world stage: Election Commission

We have 97 crore registered voters, over 10.5 lakh polling stations manned by 1.5 crore personnel, 55 lakh EVMs: Election Commission

Last 11 state polls were peaceful, violence-free with near-zero repolls; we will further improve it going forward: CEC Rajiv Kumar

"The term of the 17th Lok Sabha is due to expire on June 16, 2024. The term of legislative Assemblies of Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Arunachal Pradesh, and Sikkim are also due to expire on June 24. Assembly elections are also due in Jammu and Kashmir," says Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar

"We have a total of 96.8 crore electors."

"We have 97 crore registered voters, 10.5 lakhs polling stations, 1.5 crores polling officials and security staff, 55 lakhs EVMs, 4 lakhs vehicles."

Total electors include 49.7 crore males, 47.1 crore females, 48,000 transgenders; 1.8 crore first-time voters added to list: EC

Growing gender ratio in electoral rolls is a testament to women celebrating their right to vote. Efforts have brought women into the process,with 12 States/UTs boasting an elector gender ratio over 1000. Over 85 lakh 1st-time women voters will participate in this year's election

ECI is committed to transparent, fair, and inclusive General Elections. With tailored strategies to boost youth voter turnout, ECI aims for a festive voting atmosphere, free from intimidation & violence. Let's ensure every voice is heard!

With 4 enrolment dates, we have ~1.8cr 1st-time voters and 19.74 cr young voters in 20-29 age grp. Collaborations with icons like Sachin Tendulkar & Rajkummar Rao, social media campaigns & radio engagement aim to enhance youth participation.

10.5 lakh polling booths nationwide offer a seamless voting experience for voters, equipped with assured minimum facilities. From ramps for PwDs to assistance for pregnant women, our aim is inclusive participation.

ECI is sensitive to environmentally sustainable elections. Making efforts to minimise single use plastic and encourage eco-friendly practices in the election process.

Ready to facilitate vote from home for electors above 85 years of age and for persons with disabilities across country: EC

ECI offers 27 apps & portals for all stakeholders. cVigil empowers citizens to report MCC violations & assured action within 100 mts. KYC app facilitates informed voting. A revamped results portal to enhance the experience on results day.

The daunting challenges in conducting free and fair elections are four-fold, the 4Ms: muscle, money, misinformation, and MCC violations - CEC Rajiv Kumar

ECI is committed and has put in place measures to deal with these disruptive challenges.

Ensuring voters' trust is paramount. Violence in elections is unacceptable. Impersonators to be swiftly punished. Transparency in permissions to parties/candidates through SUVIDHA portal.

Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar says, "There is no place for bloodbath and violence in the elections...From wherever we will receive the information of violence, we will take action against them..."

In the 2022-23 election cycle, cash seizure surged over 800% to Rs 3,400 crore in 11 states compared to five years ago. Enforcement agencies are directed to crackdown on illicit money, liquor, drugs, and freebies, staying vigilant against disruptive methods.

We will be ruthless if violence takes place anywhere during polls: CEC Rajiv Kumar

It's our promise to deliver national election in a manner that can add to India's shine on world stage: Election Commission.

Drone-based checking at borders during polls: CEC Rajiv Kumar on preparation for elections

Money seizures rose by 835% to Rs 3,400 crore in last 11 state polls during 2022-23; we won't allow misuse of money power: EC

Tackling misinformation in today's digital age is complex. We have put certain measures in place to ensure misinformation is nipped in the bud. We're proactive in debunking fake news. Originators of fake news to be dealt with severely as per extant laws: CEC Kumar

Rajiv Kumar says "Cash movement worth around Rs 3,400 was restricted in the last 11 state assembly elections in Rajasthan, Telangana, Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka, Chhattisgarh, Mizoram, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Himachal Pradesh, Gujarat and Tripura. This shows an increase of 835%..."

Political parties must ensure responsible social media behaviour, originators of fake news to be dealt with severely: EC

Strict vigil over illicit online cash transfers, suspicious transactions through payment wallets: Election Commission on poll preparations

CEC's 'poem' advises voters to not forward fake news and unverified information

'Plummeting level of political discourse matter of concern, we'll go beyond moral censure to act against Model Code violators'

Masquarading advertisements as news not allowed, refrain from personal attacks: EC to political parties

Elections aim for key outcomes: enhanced citizen participation and zero violence. The Commission strives for reduced repolls, no inducements, clear campaigns, and curbing fake narratives. Ensuring a successful electoral process is top priority

Over 2100 General, Police, and Expenditure Observers being deployed for elections. They are the eyes and ears of Commission Overseeing conduct of inducement and intimidation free elections and level playing field for all.

Engaging political parties constructively, ECI has streamlined processes through IEMS portal & action against defaulting RUPPs.All stakeholders are called upon to maintain respectful discourse, especially regarding PwDs & no use of children in political campaigning

Our desire is to ensure voting percentage goes up from 67% last time: CEC Rajiv Kumar on upcoming elections

Schedule of Bye Elections in 26 ACs

Schedule for General Elections to Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly

Schedule for General Elections to Sikkim Legislative Assembly

Schedule for General Elections to Odisha Legislative Assembly

Lok Sabha Elections 2024 to be held in 7 phases from 19th April; Counting of votes on 4th June: Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar

Schedule for General Elections to Lok Sabha 2024 (Phase 1)

Schedule for General Elections to Lok Sabha 2024 (Phase 2)

Schedule for General Elections to Lok Sabha 2024 (Phase 3)

Schedule for General Elections to Lok Sabha 2024 (Phase 4)

Schedule for General Elections to Lok Sabha 2024 (Phase 5)

Schedule for General Elections to Lok Sabha 2024 (Phase 6)

Schedule for General Elections to Lok Sabha 2024 (Phase 7)

General Election to Lok Sabha 2024 - All Phase Map

A gold standard in electoral exercise. Successful conduct of 17 General Elections, 400+ State Elections, 16 Presidential and Vice-Presidential elections is reflective of people's trust in the Commission, its machinery and personnel.

LS polls for 543 seats to be held in 7 phases starting with voting for 102 seats in first phase on April 19; Counting of votes on June 4: EC

Tamil Nadu Schedule for Lok Sabha Poll 2024

• Nomination beginning - March 20
• Last day for nomination - March 27
• Scrutiny of nomination - March 28
• Last day for Withdrawing nomination - March 30
• Election Day - April 19
• Vote counting - June 4

 Byelection for the Vilavancode Assembly constituency will be held simultaneously.

First phase to be held on 19th April, second phase on 26th April, third phase on 7th May, fourth phase on 13th May, fifth phase on 20th May, sixth phase on 25th May and the seventh phase on 1st June: Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar

General Election to Lok Sabha 2024- State wise data in each Phase