NEW DELHI: Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar, together with Election Commissioners Gyanesh Kumar and Dr Sukhbir Singh Sandhu, on Saturday stated that meeting elections in J&Ok might be held quickly. CEC Rajiv Kumar, whereas addressing a press convention, acknowledged that meeting elections in Jammu and Kashmir might be held quickly after the Lok Sabha polls.
Speaking to reporters, CEC Rajiv Kumar addressed the problem of holding simultaneous central and state elections within the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir (J&Ok). Kumar cited safety considerations as a major impediment, main the ballot panel to deem it unfeasible at the moment. However, he emphasised the panel’s dedication to conducting elections within the area, assuring that they might proceed following the Lok Sabha polls.
Kumar highlighted the consensus amongst all events in J&Ok relating to the need for Assembly elections to coincide with parliamentary polls. Despite this shared sentiment, logistical challenges offered a big hurdle. The sheer variety of candidates anticipated in every Assembly phase, averaging between 10 to 12, would necessitate substantial safety preparations. Kumar defined that accommodating over 1,000 candidates could be impractical given the present constraints.
Nevertheless, Kumar reaffirmed the dedication of the ballot panel to facilitate elections in J&Ok. He assured that after the present electoral processes conclude, the panel would prioritize holding polls within the area. This assertion underscores the panel’s acknowledgement of the significance of democratic participation in J&Ok, regardless of the complexities concerned in making certain a safe and environment friendly electoral course of.
Importantly, the Lok Sabha elections in J&Ok might be held in 5 phases – April 19, April 26, May 7, May 13 and May 2.Â
National Conference chief Farooq Abdullah, nonetheless, stated that it’s disheartening to see that the Election Commission of India has determined to not conduct Parliamentary and Assembly polls concurrently in Jammu and Kashmir. Abdullah stated that on one hand, the ballot physique has additionally determined to conduct Assembly elections in 4 states which might be coinciding with the Lok Sabha polls however Jammu and Kashmir has been denied this chance.
Lok Sabha Election 2024 Full Schedule
The CEC additionally introduced the dates for the Lok Sabha elections 2024, which might be held in 7 phases ranging from April 19. Phase 1 voting might be held on April 19, Phase 2 voting might be held on April 26, Phase 3 voting might be held on May 7, Phase 4 voting might be held on May 13, Phase 5 voting might be on May 20, Phase 6 voting will happen on May 25 and Phase 7 voting might be held on June 1. Counting of votes might be held on 4 June.
Phase 1 voting might be held on April 19, Phase 2 voting might be held on April 26, Phase 3 voting might be held on May 7, Phase 4 voting might be held on May 13,
Phase 5 voting might be on May 20, Phase 6 voting will happen on May 25 and Phase 7 voting might be held on June 1. The outcomes might be introduced on June 4.
With the formal announcement of the 2024 Lok Sabha election schedule, the Model Code of Conduct has additionally come into impact throughout the nation. It could also be famous that the tenure of the current Lok Sabha ends on June 16 and a brand new House should be constituted earlier than that. In 2019, the overall elections had been held over seven phases from April 11 to May 19, with outcomes declared 4 days later. The BJP-led National Democratic (NDA) received a complete of 303 seats, leaving the grand-old social gathering behind at 52 seats, within the 2019 basic elections.Â
Total 96.8 Crore Voters Eligible To Cast Votes: CECÂ
A complete of 96.8 crore voters might be eligible to solid their vote within the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Rajiv Kumar stated on Saturday. Addressing a press convention right here to announce the dates of Lok Sabha elections and meeting polls to 4 states, Rajiv Kumar stated there might be 10.5 lakh polling stations and 1.5 crore polling officers and safety employees might be deployed to conduct the elections on the planet’s largest democracy.
“We are committed to giving the nation a truly festive, democratic environment. The term of the 17th Lok Sabha is due to expire on 16th June 2024. The terms of the Legislative Assemblies of Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim are also due to expire in June 2024. Elections are due in Jammu and Kashmir,” he stated.
Kumar stated roughly 49.7 crore voters are male and 47.1 crore voters are feminine.
“We have 1.8 crore first-time voters and 19.47 crore voters between the age group of 20-29 years,” he stated, including that 88.4 lakh voters are of PwD class, 2.18 lakhs are centenarians and 48,000 are transgenders.
