2024 Indian General Election: A Comprehensive Guide

Elections for President, Vice President, and Legislature

The Election Commission of India (ECI) announced the election schedule for the President, Vice President, Rajya Sabha (Council of States), Lok Sabha (House of the People), and State Legislative Assemblies on March 10, 2019. With this announcement, the Model Code of Conduct came into effect.

Lok Sabha Elections

Members of the Lok Sabha are elected by the people of India through a direct vote. These elections are held every five years or when the Lok Sabha is dissolved.

2024 General Election

India's 2024 general election will be held over six weeks, from April 19 to June 1. It is a significant democratic exercise where nearly a billion people will participate in the voting process.

Massive Scale

According to CNN, India's general election is a "mammoth exercise in democracy." The sheer size and scale of the election process, with its vast electorate and numerous constituencies, make it a logistical and organizational challenge.