Bihar Lok Sabha Election 2024: Bihar Schedule, Dates, Seats & More
The electoral drama in Bihar unfolds against the backdrop of recent political maneuvers, particularly the re-entry of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar into the NDA fold after parting ways with the Rashtriya Janata Dal alliance.
The Lok Sabha Elections 2024 are gearing up to be a significant event, especially in the state of Bihar. With voting scheduled in seven phases between April 19 and June 1, Bihar stands out as one of the key battlegrounds, alongside West Bengal and Uttar Pradesh. Notably, Bihar is the only state where polling will take place in all seven phases, underscoring its importance in shaping the political landscape of the country.
The electoral drama in Bihar unfolds against the backdrop of recent political maneuvers, particularly the re-entry of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar into the NDA fold after parting ways with the Rashtriya Janata Dal alliance. This sets the stage for a keenly contested electoral battle as parties vie for supremacy in the state.
Here's a detailed breakdown of the Lok Sabha Election schedule across Bihar:
April 19 Voting kicks off in Aurangabad, Gaya, Nawada, and Jamui as voters exercise their democratic right to elect their representatives to the Lok Sabha.
April 26 Five constituencies including Kishanganj, Katihar, Purnia, Bhagalpur, and Banka head to the polls in the second phase of elections.
May 7 Jhanjharpur, Supaul, Araria, Madhepura, and Khagaria are slated for voting in the third phase of the elections.
May 13 Darbhanga, Ujiarpur, Samastipur, Begusarai, and Munger form the battlegrounds for the fourth phase of the General Elections.
???? Lok Sabha 2024 Election Schedule
Phase 1: April 19
Phase 2: April 26
Phase 3: May 7
Phase 4: May 13
Phase 5: May 20
Phase 6: May 25
Phase 7: June 1
Exit Poll: June 1
Counting Day: June 4
The largest democracy goes to vote. Good luck to all contestants.#ElectionCommission pic.twitter.com/NK0rXod9zG — प्रभाष भारद्वाज (मोदी का परिवार) (@youth4bihar) March 16, 2024
May 20 Five constituencies comprising Sitamarhi, Madhubani, Muzaffarpur, Saran, and Hajipur participate in the electoral process in the fifth phase.
May 25 Eight constituencies, namely Valmiki Nagar, Paschim Champaran, Purvi Champaran, Sheohar, Vaishali, Gopalganj, Siwan, and Maharajganj, go to polls in the penultimate phase.
June 1 The final phase of the Bihar Lok Sabha elections witnesses voting in eight constituencies, including Nalanda, Patna Sahib, Pataliputra, Arrah, Buxar, Sasaram, Karakat, and Jahanabad.
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The results of this closely watched electoral battle will be announced on June 4, shaping the political landscape not only in Bihar but also at the national level.
In the backdrop of the 2019 Lok Sabha elections where the BJP and its allies clinched victory in 39 out of the 40 seats in Bihar, the upcoming polls hold immense significance. The contest is expected to be intense, with parties vying for dominance and alliances realigning to sway the electorate in their favor.
In conclusion, the Lok Sabha Election 2024 in Bihar promises to be a riveting affair, with each phase unfolding new twists and turns in the state's political narrative.
