CivicGuide

Election Timeline

Live phases of India General Election 2024

Mar 16, 2024
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Election Announcement

ECI announces election schedule. Model Code of Conduct comes into effect immediately.

Key Events

  • Schedule released
  • MCC activated
  • Nomination process begins
Mar 20, 2024
done

Nominations

Candidates file nominations, scrutiny happens, and withdrawals are accepted in each phase.

Key Events

  • Form 2A filing
  • Nomination scrutiny
  • Last date for withdrawal
Mar 20, 2024
done

Campaigning

Parties campaign across 7 phases. Rallies, debates, and door-to-door outreach.

Key Events

  • PM rallies nationwide
  • TV debates
  • Social media campaigns
Apr 19, 2024
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Polling (7 Phases)

Seven-phase polling across India. 96.8 crore eligible voters, 10.5 lakh polling stations.

Key Events

  • Phase 1: Apr 19
  • Phase 4: May 13
  • Phase 7: Jun 1
Jun 4, 2024
done

Vote Counting

All votes counted simultaneously. NDA wins 293 seats, BJP secures 240.

Key Events

  • Results declared by evening
  • NDA forms government
  • BJP largest single party
Jun 9, 2024
done

Government Formation

PM Narendra Modi sworn in for third consecutive term at Rashtrapati Bhavan.

Key Events

  • Modi sworn in as PM
  • Cabinet of 72 ministers
  • New Parliament session begins