Bihar Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Key Dates, Constituencies, and Political Dynamics.
Team Finance Saathi
16/Mar/2024
Key Points:
- Seven-Phase Polling: The Bihar Lok Sabha elections for 2024 are set to take place in seven phases, spanning from April 19 to June 1, covering all 40 constituencies of the state.
- Alliance Dynamics: With Nitish Kumar's JD(U) rejoining forces with the BJP, the electoral landscape is poised for an intense battle, with the NDA facing off against the RJD-led alliance.
- Past Performance and Current Strategy: A recap of the 2019 elections highlights the BJP-JD(U) alliance's dominance, while a shift in seat-sharing arrangements underscores the strategic recalibration for the upcoming polls.
The stage is set for a high-stakes electoral showdown as Bihar gears up for the Lok Sabha elections in 2024. With the Election Commission unveiling the polling schedule, political parties and voters alike are bracing themselves for a closely contested battle that will shape the state's political trajectory for years to come.
Seven-Phase Polling Schedule: From the historical city of Patna to the picturesque landscapes of Valmiki Nagar, the electoral process will unfold in seven phases across Bihar. Beginning on April 19 and culminating on June 1, voters from Aurangabad to Jahanabad will cast their ballots, exercising their democratic right in shaping the destiny of the state.
Alliance Dynamics and Political Significance: The political landscape of Bihar is characterized by intricate alliance dynamics, with the BJP and JD(U) emerging as the dominant force in recent years. The decision of Nitish Kumar's JD(U) to realign with the BJP for the 2024 elections adds a new dimension to the electoral narrative, setting the stage for a fierce battle against the RJD-led opposition alliance.
Past Performance and Strategic Realignment: In the 2019 elections, the BJP-JD(U) alliance secured a formidable victory, winning a significant majority of seats in Bihar. However, with shifting alliances and strategic recalibrations, the electoral landscape has witnessed a paradigm shift. The BJP's decision to contest a greater number of seats than JD(U) signals a recalibration of alliance dynamics, reflecting the evolving political calculus in the state.
Phase-wise Constituencies and Electoral Dynamics:
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Phase 1 (April 19):
- Aurangabad
- Gaya
- Nawada
- Jamui
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Phase 2 (April 26):
- Kishanganj
- Katihar
- Purnia
- Bhagalpur
- Banka
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Phase 3 (May 7):
- Jhanjharpur
- Supaul
- Araria
- Madhepura
- Khagaria
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Phase 4 (May 13):
- Darbhanga
- Ujiarpur
- Samastipur
- Begusarai
- Munger
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Phase 5 (May 20):
- Sitamarhi
- Madhubani
- Muzaffarpur
- Saran
- Hajipur
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Phase 6 (May 25):
- Valmiki Nagar
- Paschim Champaran
- Purvi Champaran
- Sheohar
- Vaishali
- Gopalganj
- Siwan
- Maharajganj
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Phase 7 (June 1):
- Nalanda
- Patna Sahib
- Pataliputra
- Arrah
- Buxar
- Sasaram
- Karakat
- Jahanabad
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