By- Srushti sharma
The Election Commission has announced that the Lok Sabha 2024 elections will occur in 7 phases, commencing on April 19, with results declared on June 4.
Voting will be conducted in seven phases, with Phase 1 on April 19, Phase 2 on April 26, Phase 3 on May 7, Phase 4 on May 13, Phase 5 on May 20, Phase 6 on May 25, and Phase 7 on June 1.
The results will be announced on June 4.
To be registered as a voter, one must be an Indian citizen, at least 18 years old, and an ordinary resident of the relevant area.
To get enrolled, one must submit an application in the prescribed Form 6 (Form 6A for overseas Indians) before the Electoral Registration Officer (ERO)/Assistant Electoral Registration Officer (AERO) of the constituency where the applicant resides.
A total of 543 Parliamentary constituencies will go to polls in the upcoming elections. Additionally, four states—Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Odisha, and Sikkim—will hold Assembly elections alongside the national polls.
If your name is missing, you can contact the nearest Election Commission office or visit the National Voters’ Services Portal at www.nvsp.in for assistance.
Even without an election ID card, you can still vote using most government-issued photo identity documents. Online registration options are available.