Bihar Lok Sabha Election 2024 Dates: Check Constituency-Wise Full Schedule
Bihar Lok Sabha election 2024 full schedule: The Lok Sabha elections in Bihar for 2024 are scheduled to be held in seven phases, commencing on April 19 and concluding on June 1. This election holds immense significance as Bihar boasts 40 Lok Sabha constituencies, making it one of the pivotal states in Indian politics.
In January, Bihar grabbed headlines when Chief Minister Nitish Kumar opted to part ways from the Mahagathbandhan alliance and forged a new alliance with the BJP, forming the NDA (National Democratic Alliance). Additionally, Jitan Ram Manjhi's party, Hindustani Awam Morcha (HAM), also joined the NDA alliance.
Bihar Lok Sabha Election 2024 Dates: Constituency-Wise Full Schedule
Voting for the 40 Lok Sabha constituencies in Bihar will take place in seven phases from April 19 to June 1, the Election Commission has announced.? The results will be declared on June 4.
| PHASE | DATES | ? CONSTITUENCIES?? |
|---|---|---|
| PHASE 1 | April 19 | Aurangabad, Gaya, Nawada, Jamui? |
| ? PHASE 2 | ? April 26?? | Kishanganj, Katihar, Purnia, Bhagalpur, Banka? |
| ? PHASE 3 | ? May 7?? | Jhanjharpur, Supaul, Araria, Madhepura, Khagaria? |
| ? PHASE 4 | ? May 13?? | Darbhanga, Ujiarpur, Samastipur, Begusarai, Munger? |
| ? PHASE 5 | ? May 20?? | Sitamarhi, Madhubani, Muzaffarpur, Saran, Hajipur? |
| ? PHASE 6 | ? May 25?? | Valmiki Nagar, Paschim Champaran, Purvi Champaran, Sheohar, Vaishali, Gopalganj, Siwan, Maharajganj? |
| ? PHASE 7 | ? June 1?? | Nalanda, Patna Sahib, Pataliputra, Arrah, Buxar, Sasaram, Karakat, Jahanabad? |
Bihar Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Overview
In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, Bihar witnessed all seven phases of polling from April 11 to May 19, with the results being declared on May 23.
Nitish Kumar's decision to once again align with the BJP has sparked anticipation for the upcoming Lok Sabha Elections 2024 in Bihar. With 40 seats, Bihar holds significant political importance for both the BJP and the Congress.
In the previous general election, the BJP emerged victorious in 22 seats, while the JD(U) secured 16 seats. Both parties contested the polls in alliance, with the BJP emerging as the senior ally post-election. The LJP, another NDA member, won 6 seats. In contrast, the Congress, part of the larger Mahagathbandhan, managed to secure only 1 seat in the state. The BJP also garnered the highest number of votes, with a vote share of 23.58 per cent.
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