Lok Sabha Election 2024 Bihar: Schedule, Dates, Seats & More

Notably, Bihar is one of the few states alongside West Bengal and Uttar Pradesh, where polling will be conducted across all seven phases.

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Lok Sabha Election 2024 Bihar: Schedule, Dates, Seats & More
Lok Sabha Election 2024

The upcoming Lok Sabha Elections of 2024 in Bihar promise to be a significant event, shaping the political landscape of the state for the years to come. With Bihar being one of the key battlegrounds, the stakes are high for all political parties vying for dominance in the region.

The election process will span across seven phases, commencing on April 19 and culminating on June 1. Notably, Bihar is one of the few states alongside West Bengal and Uttar Pradesh, where polling will be conducted across all seven phases. This extensive duration underscores the sheer magnitude and importance of the electoral process in Bihar.

Here's a breakdown of the Lok Sabha Election schedule in Bihar:

Phase 1: April 19
In the inaugural phase, constituencies including Aurangabad, Gaya, Nawada, and Jamui will exercise their democratic right to elect their representatives to the Lok Sabha.

Phase 2: April 26
Five constituencies, namely Kishanganj, Katihar, Purnia, Bhagalpur, and Banka, will go to polls in the second phase.

Phase 3: May 7
The third phase will witness voting in Jhanjharpur, Supaul, Araria, Madhepura, and Khagaria.

Phase 4: May 13
Darbhanga, Ujiarpur, Samastipur, Begusarai, and Munger will participate in the electoral process during the fourth phase.

Phase 5: May 20
Constituencies including Sitamarhi, Madhubani, Muzaffarpur, Saran, and Hajipur will cast their votes in the fifth phase.

Phase 6: May 25
The penultimate phase will see eight constituencies, namely Valmiki Nagar, Paschim Champaran, Purvi Champaran, Sheohar, Vaishali, Gopalganj, Siwan, and Maharajganj, going to polls.

Phase 7: June 1
The final phase will decide the fate of the remaining eight constituencies, including Nalanda, Patna Sahib, Pataliputra, Arrah, Buxar, Sasaram, Karakat, and Jahanabad.

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Following the exhaustive electoral process, the results of the Lok Sabha Elections in Bihar will be declared on June 4. This outcome will not only determine the composition of Bihar's representation in Parliament but also have far-reaching implications for the political dynamics within the state.

The 2019 Lok Sabha elections saw the BJP and its allies clinching a resounding victory in Bihar, winning 39 out of the 40 seats. However, with the recent political realignments and the resurgence of opposition forces, the electoral landscape is poised for a potential shift.

In conclusion, the Lok Sabha Elections 2024 in Bihar are poised to be a fiercely contested battle, with political parties leaving no stone unturned to secure victory in this crucial electoral battleground.