NEW DELHI: Karnataka Lok Sabha election dates are scheduled for April 26, 2024 (14 seats) and May 4, 2024 (14 seats). The people of Karnataka will cast their ballots in two phases. The 2024 Lok Sabha polls will be held in 7 phases from April 19th to June 1st. The seven phases will cover 543 constituencies.
Karnataka, with its 28 Lok Sabha seats, holds significant importance in the political arena, drawing attention from major parties like Congress, BJP, and JD(S). The recent state assembly elections in 2023 saw Congress emerging victorious. This victory has boosted Congress' morale, positioning them as the primary contender against the BJP in the state.
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Lok Sabha Election Schedule In the 2019 Lok Sabha polls, the BJP-led NDA secured 26 seats, with BJP alone claiming 25 seats, while the INC-JD(S) alliance managed only two. Karnataka's 28 constituencies play a pivotal role in national politics, with specific seats reserved for SC and ST candidates.
The 2019 general elections in Karnataka were held in two phases, witnessing varying voter turnout rates across regions. Mandya recorded the highest voter turnout at 80.24%, while Bengaluru South had the lowest at 53.48%.
Looking ahead, the BJP in its second list announced candidates for 20 constituencies in Karnataka, with former chief minister Basavaraj Bommai contesting from Haveri. Notably, the party has made strategic changes, dropping key figures like DV Sadananda Gowda and Pratap Simha.
As the political landscape intensifies, all eyes are on Karnataka as parties gear up for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, aiming to secure a stronghold in this crucial state.
Chief election commissioner Rajiv Kumar on Saturday (March 16, 2023) announced that a whopping 96.8 crore voters are set to exercise their voting rights in the upcoming 2024 Lok Sabha elections. With 10.5 lakh polling stations and 1.5 crore polling officials and security personnel in place, preparations are underway for the massive electoral process in the world's largest democracy.
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