West Bengal is gearing up to be a highly anticipated Lok Sabha election 2024, slated to unfold in seven phases from April 19 to June 1. The objective is to elect 42 members to the 18th Lok Sabha, with the outcome expected to be revealed on June 4.
The major players in this electoral battleground are the All India Trinamool Congress (AITC), Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), and a coalition comprising the Left Front and Indian National Congress.
VOTING SCHEDULE
The voting process will span seven phases, providing citizens across the state with the opportunity to cast their ballots in different constituencies.
RESULTS
The declaration of results on June 4 will determine the allocation of West Bengal‘s seats in the 18th Lok Sabha. In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections in the state, the Trinamool Congress emerged victorious, securing 22 seats, while the BJP made significant inroads with 18 seats. The Congress, however, faced disappointment, managing to secure only two seats.
MAIN PARTIES
The primary contenders for seats in West Bengal include the All India Trinamool Congress (AITC), led by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, which has held significant sway in the state’s politics for years. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has emerged as a formidable challenger, making substantial gains in recent elections and aiming to expand its footprint further. Additionally, a coalition comprising the Left Front and the Indian National Congress presents an alternative option for voters, seeking to leverage historical ties and ideological alignment to sway the electorate.
The 2024 Lok Sabha election in West Bengal is poised to be a pivotal moment in the state’s political landscape, with intense competition expected among the key contenders vying for supremacy and electoral dominance.
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