Lok Sabha Election 2024
The much-awaited Lok Sabha Elections 2024 have started in full swing with the first phase being held on Friday 19 in 21 states and union territories over 102 seats. The Lok Sabha Elections of 2024 will decide the upcoming Prime Minister who will handle India’s administration for the next five years. For today, some 16.63 crore citizens are eligible to cast their votes out of a total of 97 crore Indians for the elections to the 543-strong Lok Sabha.
Taking to his X account (formerly known as Twitter) on Friday morning, Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared “The 2024 Lok Sabha elections commence today! As 102 seats across 21 states and UTs go to the polls, I urge all those voting in these seats to exercise their franchise in record numbers. I particularly call upon the young and first-time voters to vote in large numbers. After all, every voice matters.! He has particularly emphasized first-time voters and youngsters to willfully exercise their fundamental rights in large numbers. The election schedule will span two months, with the first phase being today and the seventh and last phase being on June 1.
Here is detailed information on the first phase of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, states hosting polls along with the number of constituencies in each of them.
| State | Number of Constituencies |
| Arunachal Pradesh | 2 |
| Assam | 5 |
| Bihar | 4 |
| Chhatisgarh | 1 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 6 |
| Maharashtra | 5 |
| Manipur | 2 |
| Meghalaya | 2 |
| Mizoram | 1 |
| Nagaland | 1 |
| Rajasthan | 12 |
| Sikkim | 1 |
| Tamil Nadu | 39 |
| Tripura | 1 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 8 |
| Uttarakhand | 5 |
| West Bengal | 3 |
| Andaman and Nicobar | 1 |
| Jammu and Kashmir | 1 |
| Lakshwadeep | 1 |
| Puducherry | 1 |
After the first phase of polling, the Lok Sabha elections will conclude in the following states with their respective seats.
| State | Number of Seats |
| Tamil Nadu | 39 |
| Uttarakhand | 5 |
| Arunachal Pradesh | 2 |
| Meghalaya | 2 |
| Andaman and Nicobar Islands | 1 |
| Mizoram | 1 |
| Nagaland | 1 |
| Puducherry | 1 |
| Sikkim | 1 |
| Lakshwadeep | 1 |
| Rajasthan | 12 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 8 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 6 |
| Assam | 5 |
| Maharashtra | 5 |
| Bihar | 4 |
| West Bengal | 3 |
| Manipur | 2 |
| Tripura | 1 |
| Jammu and Kashmir | 1 |
| Chhattisgarh | 1 |
Assembly elections voting is under process in Arunachal Pradesh with 60 seats and Sikkim with 32 seats.
As per data, 35.67 lakh individuals have been registered as first-time voters, and 3.51 crore as eligible young voters between the ages of 20 and 29.
Guidelines to be followed by first-time voters at the time of voting
Many individuals are casting their vote for the very first time and are unaware of the protocols that are to be followed at the polling booths. This section provides a step-by-step guide for a hassle-free voting experience for first-time voters.
- At first, the voters need to check their eligibility by ensuring that their name is on the voters’ list. This can be checked by visiting the local electoral registration officer or the Election Commission’s website.
- Voters need to present a valid ID proof at the polling booth before casting a vote. This could be the voter ID card, Aadhar card, PAN card, Driving Licence, etc.
- The voter then needs to find the polling booth assigned to them and get the verification done at the venue. Upon checking the details, the person’s finger will be marked with election ink and a confirmation paper slip will be provided after signing a voter registration register.
Note: Phones or cameras are not allowed inside the polling booth or the center.