• The Lok Sabha Election 2024 is scheduled to commence on April 19, with the counting of votes set for June 4.
• In the previous election cycle, polling was conducted in seven phases across India, starting from April 11, with vote counting taking place on May 23.

Voter Statistics and Expectations

• CEC Rajiv Kumar has reported that over 96.8 crore individuals are eligible to vote in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, with polling stations exceeding 12 lakh in number.
• In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, the BJP secured 303 seats, while the Congress won 52. The BJP-led NDA is optimistic about achieving similar success in the upcoming polls, aiming for over 300 seats.

PM Modi’s Projections and Campaign

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi, ahead of the election announcement, expressed confidence in the NDA’s ability to surpass previous vote share records.
• Addressing a large gathering in Kerala, PM Modi emphasized the BJP’s strong prospects, urging voters to translate their support into votes. He projected a significant increase in BJP seats, urging Kerala to contribute to this electoral success.