India, known as the world’s largest democracy, is currently engaged in the Lok Sabha Elections 2024, a monumental celebration of democracy. With voting taking place over a period of two months across seven phases, three phases have already concluded on April 19, April 26, and May 7. As the nation gears up for Phase 4 on May 13, let’s delve into the states, constituencies, and prominent candidates shaping this electoral phase.
Date and Time of Voting:
The fourth phase of the Lok Sabha Elections 2024 is scheduled for Monday, May 13, 2024. Polling will commence at 7:00 AM and continue until 5:00 PM across 96 constituencies spanning ten states and a union territory.
States Going for Polling:
Phase 4 witnesses voting in 96 Lok Sabha Constituencies across ten states and a union territory:
- Andhra Pradesh: 25 constituencies
- Bihar: 5 constituencies
- Jammu and Kashmir: 1 constituency
- Jharkhand: 4 constituencies
- Madhya Pradesh: 8 constituencies
- Maharashtra: 11 constituencies
- Odisha: 4 constituencies
- Telangana: 17 constituencies
- Uttar Pradesh: 13 constituencies
- West Bengal: 8 constituencies
Key Constituencies:
Here’s a breakdown of the constituencies by state:
- Andhra Pradesh: Chittoor, Araku, Rajampet, Srikakulam, Thirupathi, Vizianagaram, Nellore, Visakhapatnam, Kurnool, Anakapalli, Nandyal, Kakinada, Ongole, Amalapuram, Bapatla, Rajahmundry, Narasaraopet, Narsapuram, Guntur, Eluru, Vijayawada, Machilipatnam.
- Telangana: Khammam, Adilabad, Mahbubabad, Peddapalli, Warangal, Karimnagar, Bhuvanagiri, Nizamabad, Nagarkurnool, Zahirabad, Nalgonda, Medak, Mahbubnagar, Chevella, Malkajgiri, Hyderabad, Secunderabad.
- Jammu and Kashmir: Srinagar
- Odisha: Koraput, Kalahandi, Behrampur, Nagarangpur.
- Bihar: Munger, Darbhanga, Begusarai, Samastipur, Ujiarpur.
- Madhya Pradesh: Khandwa, Dewas, Khargone, Ujjain, Indore, Mandsour, Dhar, Ratlam.
- Maharashtra: Beed, Nandurbhar, Shirdi, Jalgaon, Ahmednagar, Raver, Shirur, Jalna, Pune, Aurangabad, Maval.
- Uttar Pradesh: Bahraich, Shahjahanpur, Akbarpur, Kheri, Kanpur, Dharuhara, Kannauk, Sitapur, Etawah, Hardoi, Farrukhabad, Misrikh, Unnao.
- West Bengal: Birbhum, Baharampur, Bolpur, Krishnanagar, Asansol, Ranaghat, Burdwan-Durgapur, Bardhaman and Purba.
- Jharkhand: Palamau, Singhbhum, Lohardaga, Khunti.
Key Candidates:
Notable contenders vying for victory in Phase 4 include:
- Mahua Moitra: Contesting from Krishnanagar, West Bengal (TMC)
- Arjun Munda: Contesting from Khunti, Jharkhand (BJP)
- Akhilesh Yadav: Contesting from Kannauj, Uttar Pradesh (SP)
- Shatrughan Sinha: Contesting from Asansol, West Bengal (TMC)
- Giriraj Singh: Contesting from Begusarai, Bihar (BJP)
- YS Sharmila: Contesting from Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh (Congress)
- Madhavi Latha: Contesting from Hyderabad, Telangana (BJP)
The Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 4 promises to be a pivotal juncture in India’s democratic journey, shaping the political landscape for years to come.
