The Election Commission today announced a three-phased Lok Sabha polls for Assam from April 19, 2024. Counting for all the three phases will take place on June 4.
Phase 1 voting on April 19 Phase 2 voting on April 26 Phase 3 voting on May 7.
All the political parties in Assam and even the state’s people however wanted the elections to take place before the festival of Rongali Bihu that happens in mid-April.
Scheduled from April 19, the Lok Sabha election dates mark the commencement of a rigorous electoral process, invoking the Model Code of Conduct (MCC). Under this code, political parties, candidates, and government entities are required to adhere to strict guidelines outlined by the Election Commission of India (ECI), regulating speeches, announcements, election manifestos, and other related activities.
