Upcoming Elections in India: A Comprehensive Overview
As the political landscape of India continues to evolve, the electoral process remains a cornerstone of its democratic framework. With elections being pivotal moments for both state and national governance, understanding their dynamics and schedules becomes essential. Here’s a detailed look at the upcoming elections in India, both at the state and national levels.
State-wise Assembly Elections:
Andhra Pradesh:
Election Year: 2024
Current Tenure: June 12, 2019 – June 11, 2024
Total Assembly Constituencies (AC): 175
Total Parliamentary Constituencies (PC): 25
Total Rajya Sabha Seats: 11
Arunachal Pradesh:
Election Year: 2024
Current Tenure: June 3, 2019 – June 2, 2024
Total AC: 60
Total PC: 2
Total Rajya Sabha Seats: 1
Odisha:
Election Year: 2024
Current Tenure: June 25, 2019 – June 24, 2024
Total AC: 147
Total PC: 21
Total Rajya Sabha Seats: 10
Sikkim:
Election Year: 2024
Current Tenure: June 3, 2019 – June 2, 2024
Total AC: 32
Total PC: 1
Total Rajya Sabha Seats: 1
Haryana:
Election Year: 2024
Current Tenure: November 4, 2019 – November 4, 2024
Total AC: 90
Total PC: 10
Total Rajya Sabha Seats: 5
Maharashtra:
Election Year: 2024
Current Tenure: November 27, 2019 – November 26, 2024
Total AC: 288
Total PC: 48
Total Rajya Sabha Seats: 19
Jharkhand:
Election Year: 2025
Current Tenure: January 6, 2020 – January 5, 2025
Total AC: 81
Total PC: 14
Total Rajya Sabha Seats: 6
Delhi:
Election Year: 2025
Current Tenure: February 24, 2020 – February 23, 2025
Total AC: 70
Total PC: 7
Total Rajya Sabha Seats: 3
Bihar:
Election Year: 2025
Current Tenure: November 23, 2021 – November 22, 2025
Total AC: 243
Total PC: 40
Total Rajya Sabha Seats: 16
Assam:
Election Year: 2026
Current Tenure: May 21, 2021 – May 20, 2026
Total AC: 126
Total PC: 14
Total Rajya Sabha Seats: 7
Kerala:
Election Year: 2026
Current Tenure: May 24, 2021 – May 23, 2026
Total AC: 140
Total PC: 20
Total Rajya Sabha Seats: 9
Tamil Nadu:
Election Year: 2026
Current Tenure: May 11, 2021 – May 10, 2026
Total AC: 234
Total PC: 39
Total Rajya Sabha Seats: 18
West Bengal:
Election Year: 2026
Current Tenure: May 8, 2021 – May 7, 2026
Total AC: 294
Total PC: 42
Total Rajya Sabha Seats: 16
Puducherry:
Election Year: 2026
Current Tenure: June 16, 2021 – June 15, 2026
Total AC: 30
Total PC: 1
Total Rajya Sabha Seats: 1
Goa:
Election Year: 2027
Current Tenure: March 15, 2022 – March 14, 2027
Total AC: 40
Total PC: 2
Total Rajya Sabha Seats: 1
Manipur:
Election Year: 2027
Current Tenure: March 14, 2022 – March 13, 2027
Total AC: 60
Total PC: 2
Total Rajya Sabha Seats: 1
Punjab:
Election Year: 2027
Current Tenure: March 17, 2022 – March 16, 2027
Total AC: 117
Total PC: 13
Total Rajya Sabha Seats: 7
Uttarakhand:
Election Year: 2027
Current Tenure: March 29, 2022 – March 28, 2027
Total AC: 70
Total PC: 5
Total Rajya Sabha Seats: 3
Uttar Pradesh:
Election Year: 2027
Current Tenure: May 23, 2022 – May 22, 2027
Total AC: 403
Total PC: 80
Total Rajya Sabha Seats: 31
Gujarat:
Election Year: 2027
Current Tenure: December 12, 2022 – December 11, 2027
Total AC: 182
Total PC: 26
Total Rajya Sabha Seats: 11
Himachal Pradesh:
Election Year: 2027
Current Tenure: December 12, 2022 – December 11, 2027
Total AC: 68
Total PC: 4
Total Rajya Sabha Seats: 3
Meghalaya:
Election Year: 2028
Current Tenure: March 23, 2023 – March 22, 2028
Total AC: 60
Total PC: 2
Total Rajya Sabha Seats: 1
Nagaland:
Election Year: 2028
Current Tenure: March 23, 2023 – March 22, 2028
Total AC: 60
Total PC: 1
Total Rajya Sabha Seats: 1
Tripura:
Election Year: 2028
Current Tenure: March 23, 2023 – March 22, 2028
Total AC: 60
Total PC: 2
Total Rajya Sabha Seats: 1
Karnataka:
Election Year: 2028
Current Tenure: May 17, 2023 – May 16, 2028
Total AC: 224
Total PC: 28
Total Rajya Sabha Seats: 12
Lok Sabha Election Schedule 2024:
The Lok Sabha elections, often referred to as the general elections in India, are significant events determining the composition of the Lower House of Parliament. Here’s a glimpse of the election schedule for 2024:
Phase 1 (April 26):
Assam
Bihar
Chhattisgarh
Karnataka
Kerala
Madhya Pradesh
Maharashtra
Manipur
Rajasthan
Tripura
Uttar Pradesh
West Bengal
Jammu and Kashmir
Phase 2 (May 07):
Assam
Bihar
Chhattisgarh
Goa
Gujarat
Karnataka
Madhya Pradesh
Maharashtra
Uttar Pradesh
West Bengal
Dadra and Nagar Haveli & Daman and Diu
Jammu and Kashmir
Phase 3 (May 13):
Andhra Pradesh
Bihar
Jharkhand
Madhya Pradesh
Maharashtra
Odisha
Telangana
Uttar Pradesh
West Bengal
Jammu and Kashmir
Phase 4 (May 20):
Bihar
Jharkhand
Maharashtra
Odisha
Uttar Pradesh
West Bengal
Jammu and Kashmir
Ladakh
Phase 5 (May 25):
Bihar
Haryana
Jharkhand
Odisha
Uttar Pradesh
West Bengal
NCT of Delhi
Phase 6 (June 01):
Bihar
Himachal Pradesh
Jharkhand
Odisha
Punjab
Uttar Pradesh
West Bengal
Chandigarh
Result Declaration (June 04):
After the completion of all phases of polling, the Election Commission of India will announce the results for each Lok Sabha constituency, determining the representatives who will serve in the Parliament.
Conclusion:
With elections being the bedrock of democracy, these scheduled polls in India, both at the state and national levels, are poised to shape the political landscape significantly. As citizens exercise their right to vote, the outcomes of these elections will influence governance, policies, and the direction of the nation and its states for years to come. Stay tuned for comprehensive coverage and analysis as India gears up for yet another democratic exercise.
