Lok Sabha Election in Meghalaya 2024: Date, schedule, constituency details

NEW DELHI: Rajiv Kumar, the chief election commissioner, declared that the Lok Sabha Elections will span across 7 phases starting from April 19th, with the vote counting scheduled for June 4th.

The polling in Meghalaya will be held in one phase, on April 19.

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"2024 is the year of election across the world. We are committed to give India a truly festive democratic environment," the CEC said while announcing the dates for the elections.

"It's our promise to deliver national election in a manner that can add to India's shine on world stage," he added.

Talking about poll violence the CEC also said, "There is no place for bloodbath and violence in the elections...From wherever we will receive the information of violence, we will take action against them."

The CEC also announced that there a total of 96.8 crore registered electors in India.

"We have 97 crore registered voters, 10.5 lakhs polling stations, 1.5 crores polling officials and security staff, 55 lakhs EVMs, 4 lakhs vehicles," he said.

In the 2019 general elections, Meghalaya witnessed a keenly contested battle, with the NPP making significant gains, securing victory in one parliamentary seat. The Indian National Congress also retained its stronghold in the state by winning the other parliamentary constituency, reflecting the competitive nature of politics in Meghalaya.

The state's political arena is predominantly influenced by regional parties, with the National People's Party (NPP) emerging as a significant player in recent years. Led by leaders like Conrad Sangma, the NPP has carved a niche for itself, challenging the traditional dominance of parties like the Indian National Congress and the United Democratic Party (UDP).

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