Lok Sabha Election 2024 Phase 7: Banks Will Be Closed In These Cities On June 1, Check List Here

The seventh phase of voting for the 18th Lok Sabha elections is scheduled for June 1. The previous six phases were held on April 19 (Phase 1), April 26 (Phase 2), May 7 (Phase 3), May 13 (Phase 4), May 20 (Phase 5), and May 25 (Phase 6). On voting days, banks in various cities will be closed.

States where banks will be closed for elections on June 1:

For phase 7 of the Lok Sabha Election 2024, banks will be closed in Bihar, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Odisha, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, and Chandigarh.

Banks will remain shut in these Constituencies on June 1

Nalanda, Patna Sahib, Pataliputra, Arrah, Buxar, Sasaram, Karakat, Jahanabad, Kangra, Mandi, Hamirpur, Shimla, Rajmahal, Dumka, Godda, Mayurbhanj, Balasore, Bhadrak, Jajpur, Kendrapara, Jagatsinghpur, Gurdaspur, Amritsar, Khadoor Sahib, Jalandhar, Hoshiarpur, Anandpur Sahib, Ludhiana, Fatehgarh Sahib, Faridkot, Firozpur, Bathinda, Sangrur, Patiala, Maharajganj, Gorakhpur, Kushi Nagar, Deoria, Bansgaon, Ghosi, Salempur, Ballia, Ghazipur, Chandauli, Varanasi, Mirzapur, Robertsganj, Dum Dum, Barasat, Basirhat, Jaynagar, Mathurapur, Diamond Harbour, Jadavpur, Kolkata Dakshin, Kolkata Uttar, Chandigarh.

Lok Sabha Election 2024 Overview:

Announcement and Schedule:

The Election Commission of India (ECI) announced the schedule for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections on March 16.

The elections will be held in seven phases.

The seventh phase will take place on June 1, with results expected on June 4.

Historical Context:

• In the 2019 parliamentary elections, voting also occurred in seven phases from April 11 to May 19, with results announced on May 23.
• The 2014 elections similarly spanned multiple phases.

Chief Election Commissioner's Statement:

• Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar highlighted the scope and logistics of the seventh phase, covering critical constituencies in three major states.
• The upcoming elections are expected to witness significant participation and thorough organization, reflecting the country's robust democratic process.

Lok Sabha Election 2024 Phase 7: Key Details

Candidates and Seats:

• 904 candidates are contesting in the final phase.
• Voting will occur on June 1 for 57 seats across eight states and union territories.
• The states and territories involved are Bihar, Chandigarh, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Odisha, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, and West Bengal.

Nominations and Validations:

• Initially, 2,105 nominations were received for these 57 seats.
• After scrutiny, 954 nominations were found valid.
• Post withdrawals, 904 candidates remain in the fray.

State-wise Breakdown:

• Punjab: 328 candidates for 13 seats.
• Uttar Pradesh: 144 candidates for 13 seats.
• Bihar: 134 candidates for 8 seats.
• Odisha: 66 candidates for 6 seats.
• Jharkhand: 52 candidates for 3 seats.
• Himachal Pradesh: 37 candidates for 4 seats.
• Chandigarh: 19 candidates for 1 seat.
• West Bengal: 9 Candidates for 124 seats.

Notable Constituencies:

• Jahanabad, Bihar: Received the highest number of nominations (73).
• Ludhiana, Punjab: Received 70 nomination forms.

Vote Counting:

Votes will be counted on June 4.

This final phase will play a crucial role in determining the outcome of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, with significant participation from multiple key states.

Check out the state-wise list of bank holidays in June 2024:

1. June 02, 2024 (Sunday) - Weekend Holiday

Banks across the country will be closed on their weekly off on Sunday, June 2.

2. June 08, 2024 (Saturday) - Second Saturday Of The Month

All the banks across the country remain closed on the second Saturday of the month on June 8th.

3. June 09, 2024 (Sunday) - Weekend Holiday

Banks across the country will be closed on their weekly off on Sunday, June 9th.

4. June 15, 2024 (Saturday) - Y.M.A. Day/Raja Sankranti

Banks will be closed on the occasion of Y.M.A. Day/Raja Sankranti in Mizoram and Odisha on June 15.

5. June 16, 2024 (Sunday) - Weekend Holiday

Banks across the country will be closed on their weekly off on Sunday, June 16th.

6. June 17, 2024 (Monday) - Eid-Ul-Adha

Banks will be closed on June 17 across the country except for Mizoram, Sikkim and Itanagar on the occasion of Eid-Ul-Adha.

7. June 18, 2024 (Tuesday) - Eid-Ul-Adha

Banks remain shut on June 18 in Jammu and Kashmir due to Eid-Ul-Adha.

8. June 22 (Saturday) - Fourth Saturday of the month

All the banks in the country remain closed on the fourth Saturday of the month on June 22nd.

9. June 23, 2024 (Sunday) - Weekend Holiday

Banks across the country will be closed on their weekly off on Sunday, June 23rd.

10. June 30, 2024 (Sunday) - Weekend Holiday

Banks across the country will be closed on their weekly off on Sunday, June 30th.

Long Weekend In June 2024

In June 2024, there will be a long weekend starting from Saturday, June 15th till Monday, June 17th. Here's the breakdown:

Saturday, June 15thSunday, June 16thMonday, June 17th: Bakri Eid (Eid al-Adha)Tuesday, June 18th: Take the day off

With Bakri Eid falling on Monday, June 17th, it provides an opportunity for a long weekend, and taking an additional day off on Tuesday, June 18th, can extend the break for an enjoyable four-day weekend.

As per the RBI rules, there are three categorised holidays and they are as follows:

1. Holiday under the Negotiable Instruments Act

2. Holiday under the Negotiable Instruments Act and Real-Time Gross Settlement Holiday

3. Banks' Closing of Accounts

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