Chandigarh has a population of about 12,40,000 and BJP Sarkaar took the lead in last Lok Sabha Election in Chandigarh in 2019. Finally, the time has come again after 5 long years to cast your vote, get your finger inked and decide Ab Ki Baar, Kiski Sarkaar?
Lok Sabha Election are around the corner and its time again to choose your leader for next 5 years. The 18th edition of Indian General Elections will be held from 19th April 2024 to 1st June 2024 to elect 543 members of Lok Sabha. The tenure of 17th Lok Sabha is planned to end on 16TH June 2024.
Talking about Chandigarh, the capital of two states – Punjab and Haryana, it is all set to pick its new Member of Parliament (MP) on 1st June 2024. As per the Election Commission of India (ECI), the elections are scheduled in 7 Phases and Lok Sabha Election in Chandigarh will take place in 7th and the last phase. As per the reports Chandigarh has nearly 6.47 lakh registered voters, of which 3.35 lakh are male voters and 3.12 lakh are female voters and 33 are third gender voters.
Comprehensive understanding of Lok Sabha Election in Chandigarh 2024
The schedule of Lok Sabha Election was announced by the Election Commission of India on Saturday, 16 March 2024. According to the schedule, the election will be held Phases-wise. The Lok Sabha Election in Chandigarh will hold in 7th Phase on 1st June 2024. The seventh phase of elections is scheduled for June 1, covering 8 states and Union Territories.
The Lok Sabha Election 2024 dates for Chandigarh are:
State : Chandigarh
Date of Poll : June 1, Saturday
Date of Counting : June 4, Tuesday
The Chandigarh constituency will witness a competition between the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Congress-Aam Aadmi Party alliance. According to the official data, there are 2.87 lakh voters (45%) between the age of 20-39 in Chandigarh and 1 lakh voters from above 60 years of age. A total of 6,47,291 voters, with a majority from the 20 to 29 age group, will decide the fortune of the candidates on the polling day. The votes will be counted across the country and result will be declared on 4th June 2024.
Vijay N Zade, the chief electoral officer from Chandigarh, told the residents to verify their names on the electoral roll by visiting “ceochandigarh.gov.in”, or the Voter Helpline App or the voter helpline number 1950. Also, residents can fill out Form 6 to enrol in the electoral roll through the Voter Helpline App or voter portal, or simply hand over the form to their respective booth level officer. He said, ‘Form 6 should be submitted at least 10 days before the last date of nominations, which is May 14.’
In 2019 Lok Sabha Election, BJP’s candidate Kirron Kher won the seat in Chandigarh constituency for the consecutive second time. Kirron Kher received total 2,31,188 votes while the Chandigarh Lok Sabha seat saw a voter turnout of 70.62%.
Wrapping Thoughts
Every person above the age of 18 must vote to choose the right leader for their constituency. Both the parties – Bharatiya Janata Party and the Congress-Aam Aadmi Party alliance have stated gearing up for the upcoming Lok Sabha Election in Chandigarh. Let’s see who wins the race and bags the seat. For any issue regarding the voter ID card, electoral rolls, polling booths, one can visit nearest Election Commission office or visit the National Voters’ Services Portal at www.nvsp.in.
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