Lok Sabha Polls Phase 4 Commences Today: 96 seats go to polls TODAY
- Gourav Choudhury
- May 13, 2024
- 2 min read
Updated: May 19, 2024
The fourth phase of the Lok Sabha elections 2024 is a crucial stage, scheduled for Monday, May 13. Voters across 96 seats in 10 states and Union Territories will head to the polls. This phase includes all 25 constituencies in Andhra Pradesh and 17 in Telangana, along with simultaneous assembly polls for 175 seats in AP.
Prominent Candidates:
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav contests from Kannauj.
NCP’s Omar Abdullah seeks re-election from Srinagar.
Union ministers Giriraj Singh (Begusarai) and Nityanand Rai (Ujiarpur) are in the fray.
Congress’s Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury (Baharampur) and Trinamool’s Mahua Moitra (Krishnanagar) are key contenders.
AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi vies for victory in Hyderabad.
AP CM YS Jagan Mohan Reddy’s younger sister YS Sharmila represents Congress in Kadapa.
Tight Races and Debuts:
Kannauj witnesses a tight race between Akhilesh Yadav (SP) and BJP’s Subrat Pathak.
In Unnao, BJP MP Sakshi Maharaj faces SP’s Annu Tandon, who previously contested against him as a Congress candidate.
Bihar sees JD(U) heavyweight Rajiv Ranan competing against RJD’s Kumari Anita in Munger.
In Samastipur, children of two Bihar ministers make their Lok Sabha poll debuts.
Is BJP winning Andra Pradesh Assembly Election?
Youngest Candidate and Intense Battles:
Shambhavi Choudhary (25), the youngest candidate in the country, represents Chirag Paswan-led LJP (RV) and faces Congress’s Sunny Hazari.
Maharashtra witnesses intense battles in 11 constituencies, including Union minister Raosaheb Danve (Jalna)and former state minister Pankaja Munde (BJP, Beed).
Overall Impact: Upon completion of phase 4, polling will be finished in 23 states and Union territories. In the previous elections in 2019, BJP secured 42 out of these 96 seats.
Frequently Asked Question
How many Lok Sabha Seats are there in India? The Lok Sabha, the lower house of the Parliament of India, consists of 543 constituencies.
How many seats are Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha? The Lok Sabha has a maximum of 552 members, while the Rajya Sabha can have up to 250 members.
Who is the speaker of Lok Sabha? The current Speaker of the Lok Sabha is Om Birla.
How do I vote in person? To vote in person, you need to verify your voter registration status, go to your polling station, provide your name and ID proof, get your finger inked, receive a slip, deposit the slip at the third polling official, and then proceed to the polling booth.
How do I use EVM? To use an Electronic Voting Machine (EVM), you press the ballot button opposite the symbol of your chosen candidate. You will hear a beep sound and a slip will appear in the transparent window of the VVPAT machine for 7 seconds before it drops in the sealed VVPAT box.
When is election? The Lok Sabha elections in 2024 are being held in seven phases from April 19 to June 1, with the results set to be announced on June.
How many MP are there in Maharastra? Maharastra contributes 48 members to the Lok Sabha.
How many seats are in West Bengal? West Bengal has 42 seats in the Lok sabha.
