Lok Sabha elections Phase 3: Nomination process starts

The nomination process for the third phase of the Lok Sabha polls commenced on Friday, marking a significant step in India's electoral journey. This phase encompasses 94 constituencies spread across 12 states and is slated to take place on May 7. The Election Commission initiated this process following the issuance of a notification by the President's office. As per the directives, April 19 stands as the deadline for the submission of nomination papers.

Simultaneously, the Election Commission issued another notification concerning the "adjourned" poll in the Betul constituency of Madhya Pradesh. This adjournment transpired due to the unfortunate demise of the BSP's candidate.

According to electoral procedures, if a candidate from a recognized national or state party passes away before the polls, the election gets postponed. This delay allows the respective party to nominate and field a fresh candidate.


Originally scheduled for April 26, the voting in the Betul constituency was rescheduled due to the aforementioned circumstances.

The states and union territories covered in the third phase include Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, Goa, Gujarat, Jammu and Kashmir, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, and West Bengal.

Commencing on April 19, the seven-phase electoral process to elect the 18th Lok Sabha will culminate on June 1. The counting of votes is scheduled for June 4, marking the conclusion of this extensive democratic exercise.

The Lok Sabha elections are scheduled to occur in seven stages, during which citizens nationwide will cast their votes on April 19, April 26, May 7, May 13, May 20, May 25, and June 1. The result for Lok Sabha elections 2024 will be be announced on June 4.

(Inputs from PTI)