Delhi Prepares For Sixth Phase Of Lok Sabha Elections: What's Open And Closed On May 25?
Delhi Election 2024: As Delhi gears up for the sixth phase of Lok Sabha elections, security measures are tightened and polling booths are readied for smooth voting. In preparation for polling day, liquor sales are restricted in Delhi 48 hours before the election, with all liquor shops across the capital closed for two days, including polling day. Furthermore, Delhi Metro and DTC bus services will commence earlier than usual on Saturday to aid voters during polling.
What's closed on May 25?
- Liquor stores and licensed premises from 6 PM on May 23 to 6 PM on May 25
- Schools and educational institutes due to heatwave conditions
- Banks on the fourth Saturday of the month
What's open on May 25?
- Essential services like hospitals, pharmacies, and public transportation
- Metro trains starting at 4 am on all routes
- Additional bus services across Delhi from 4 am
- Commercial establishments including shops, restaurants, and malls
Additionally, May 25 will observe a dry day in Delhi, Gurugram, and Faridabad until 6 PM, following Phase 6 voting, with the final phase scheduled for June 1 and results announced on June 4.
Lok Sabha Election Date 2024 For Delhi And Gurugram
Delhi Lok Sabha Election Date 2024 and Constituencies
| PHASE | DATE | CONSTITUENCIES | CANDIDATES |
|---|---|---|---|
| VI | May 25, 2024 | Chandni Chowk | Praveen Khandelwal (BJP) Jai Prakash Agarwal (CONG) |
| ? VI?? | ? May 25, 2024?? | North East Delhi | Manoj Tiwari (BJP) Kanhaiya Kumar (CONG) |
| ? VI?? | ? May 25, 2024?? | East Delhi | Harsh Malhotra (BJP) Kuldeep Kumar (CONG) |
| ? VI?? | ? May 25, 2024?? | New Delhi | Bansuri Swaraj(BJP) Somnath Bharti (AAP) |
| ? VI?? | ? May 25, 2024?? | North West Delhi | Yogender Chandolia(BJP) Udit Raj (CONG) |
| ? VI?? | ? May 25, 2024?? | West Delhi | Kamaljeet Sehrawat (BJP) Mahabal Mishra (AAP) |
| ? VI?? | ? May 25, 2024?? | South Delhi | Ramvir Bidhuri (BJP) Sahiram Pehalwan (AAP) |
As the election date approaches, all political parties have named their candidates for four of the seven seats they will contest in Delhi ¨C East Delhi, South Delhi, New Delhi, and West Delhi. However, the Congress is still to finalize its candidates for the remaining three seats ¨C North East Delhi, Chandni Chowk, and North West Delhi.
With the election on the horizon, political parties are ramping up their campaigns, engaging with voters across Delhi. The results will not only decide Delhi's political landscape but also influence the national discourse, underscoring the significance of the capital as a pivotal battleground for all parties.
Gurgaon Lok Sabha Election Date 2024 and Constituencies
| Sr No. | Constituency | Candidates from INDIA | Candidates from NDA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ambala | Varun Chaudhary (Congress) | Banto Kataria (BJP) |
| 2 | Kurukshetra | Sushil Gupta (AAP) | Naveen Jindal (BJP) |
| 3 | Sirsa | Kumari Selja (Congress) | Ashok Tanwar (BJP) |
| 4 | Hisar | Jai Prakash (Congress) | Ranjit Chautala (BJP) |
| 5 | Karnal | Divyanshu Budhiraja (Congress) | Manohar Lal Khattar (BJP) |
| 6 | Sonipat | Satpal Brahmachari (Congress) | Mohan Lal Badoli (BJP) |
| 7 | Rohtak | Deepender Hooda (Congress) | Dr Arvind Kumar Sharma (BJP) |
| 8 | Bhiwani-Mahendragarh | Rao Dan Singh (Congress) | Chaudhary Dharambir Singh (BJP) |
| 9 | Faridabad | Mahendra Pratap (Congress) | Krishan Pal Gurjar (BJP) |
| 10 | Gurgaon (Gurugram) | Raj Babbar (Congress) | Rao Inderjit Singh (BJP) |
Haryana comprises 10 Lok Sabha constituencies, all of which will undergo voting on a single day. In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, held in a similar single-phase manner on May 12, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) secured victory in all 10 seats. Conversely, the Congress, Indian National Lok Dal (INLD), and the Jannayak Janta Party (JJP) failed to secure any seats in that election.
Lok Sabha Election Date 2024 For Delhi And Gurugram: FAQs
How many Lok Sabha seats are there in Delhi?
7 seats
How many MP seats are in Haryana?
Haryana has 10 Lok Sabha constituencies, including 2 reserved constituencies (Ambala and Sirsa).?
Which political party rules Haryana?
BJP
Is the holiday on election day in Delhi?
The Delhi government has instructed all business establishments, including shops, hotels, restaurants, resorts, and trade and industrial units to allow paid holidays to their employees going to cast their votes in the Lok Sabha polls in the city on May 25.
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