India Prepares for Largest Democratic Election in History

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India Prepares for Largest Democratic Election in History

India is gearing up for its 2024 general elections, set to be the world's most extensive democratic exercise. With over 969 million eligible voters, including 18 million first-time participants, the elections will determine the composition of the 18th Lok Sabha, the lower house of India's Parliament  Election Overview

Scheduled between April 19 and June 1, 2024, the elections will unfold in seven phases across the nation's 543 parliamentary constituencies. The results are anticipated to be declared on June 4 . The primary contest is between the incumbent Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and the opposition alliance, Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA), comprising approximately 30 parties Logistical Scale

Organizing such a massive electoral process involves meticulous planning. The Election Commission of India has mobilized over 15 million election officers and security personnel to manage the voting process . Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) are utilized nationwide, with some even transported via unconventional means like elephants to reach remote areas