Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 5 Voting: Schools And Colleges Will Be Closed On May 20 In These States, Check Details Here
After four phases of voting in the Lok Sabha elections on April 19, April 26, May 7, and May 13, attention now turns to the fifth phase on May 20. This phase covers 49 Lok Sabha constituencies across 6 states and 2 Union Territories. The fate of 695 candidates, including some prominent ministers and MPs, will be decided. The voting will happen in Maharashtra, Bihar, Jammu & Kashmir, Jharkhand, Ladakh, Odisha, Uttar Pradesh, and West Bengal. The counting of votes will take place on June 4.
As the Lok Sabha Elections 2024 enter into Phase 5, some states are gearing up for a significant change: the closure of schools and colleges on May 20. This decision, aimed at ensuring maximum participation in the democratic process, highlights the importance of civic engagement and the role of education in shaping our nation's future. Check list here:
The reason behind keeping schools and colleges shut on polling day
- Safety and Security: With many people moving around during elections, closing educational institutions helps keep students, teachers, and staff safe by reducing potential risks.
- Smooth Elections: Many schools and colleges are used as polling stations. Closing them ensures the electoral process runs smoothly without disrupting classes.
- Accessibility: Closing schools and colleges makes it easier for voters to reach polling stations without facing crowds or delays.
- Efficient Use of Resources: By closing educational institutions, resources can be focused on organizing the elections effectively.
Schools and Colleges will be closed on May 20 in these constituencies:
In the fifth phase, a total of 49 Lok Sabha constituencies across 8 states including two union territories will go to polls. These states are Bihar (5), Jammu and Kashmir (1), Jharkhand (3), Ladakh (1), Maharashtra (13), Odisha (5), Uttar Pradesh (14), and West Bengal (7).
| State/UT | Constituencies |
|---|---|
| Bihar | 5/40 (Sitamarhi, Madhubani, Muzaffarpur, Saran, Hajipur) |
| Jharkhand | 3/14 (Chatra, Kodarma, Hazaribagh) |
| Maharashtra | 13/48 (Dhule, Dindori, Nashik, Kalyan, Palghar, Bhiwandi, Thane, Mumbai North, Mumbai North-West, Mumbai North-East, Mumbai North-Central, Mumbai South-Central, Mumbai South) |
| Odisha | 5/21 (Bargarh, Sundargarh, Bolangir, Kandhamal, Aska) |
| Uttar Pradesh | 14/80 (Mohanlalganj, Lucknow, Amethi, Raebareli, Jalaun, Jhansi, Hamirpur, Banda, Fatehpur, Kaushambi, Barabanki, Faizabad, Kaiserganj, Gonda) |
| West Bengal | 7/42 (Bangaon, Barrackpur, Howrah, Uluberia, Srerampur, Hooghly, Arambagh) |
| Jammu and Kashmir (UT) | 1/5 (Baramulla) |
| Ladakh (UT) | 1/1 (Ladakh) |
Note: Details mentioned here are as per the information available.
(Disclaimer: The information provided regarding the closure of schools and colleges on May 20 during Phase 5 of the Lok Sabha Elections 2024 is based on available sources and may be subject to change. The decision to close educational institutions may vary by state and Union Territory, and readers are encouraged to verify the information with local authorities. The reasons cited for the closure are general in nature and may not apply universally to all regions.)
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