In the preceding parliamentary elections in 2019, voting spanned seven phases from April 11th to May 19th, culminating in the declaration of results for the 17th Lok Sabha members on May 23rd, 2019. Similarly, in 2014, the electoral process unfolded across multiple phases.
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With nearly 970 million individuals eligible to cast their votes, the forthcoming elections are expected to witness participation across more than 1.2 million polling stations nationwide. The Election Commission conducted thorough evaluations of each state's preparedness ahead of the announcement.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has set ambitious targets, aiming to secure 400 seats for the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and 370 seats independently. This poses a significant challenge for the Opposition, which is coalesced under the INDIA bloc in various states. Parties have already begun unveiling their candidates for the Lok Sabha polls, with ongoing discussions surrounding seat distribution in specific regions.
In the 2019 elections, the BJP emerged victorious with 303 seats, while the Congress managed to secure 52 seats, falling short of the requisite number to lead the Opposition in the Lok Sabha. These elections were announced on March 10th and conducted over seven phases.
As the electoral landscape takes shape for the Lok Sabha elections