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World’s most populous nation indian will be heading to polls with about 968 million registered voters set to cast their ballots over the course of 47 days.
The election has been tagged world’s biggest election by Western media.
Voting in India’s six-week election commenced on Friday, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi of the Hindu nationalist party expected to secure a clear victory.
Every eligible voter in the country’s 28 states and eight union territories will have the opportunity to exercise their right to vote.
The Election has been labelled the biggest democratic exercise ever.
India, the most populous country in the world, embarks on an extensive electoral process spanning over a month and a half, necessitating meticulous logistical planning.
While voting is completed in a single day in the smallest states and territories administered by the federal government, larger states witness voting spread over two or four days.
In states with very large populations like West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, and Bihar, voting occurs across all seven phases.
The electoral process commenced on Friday with the first phase of voting, wherein 102 of the 543 constituencies of India’s lower house of Parliament, the Lok Sabha, are decided. These elections determine the allocation of all 543 seats.
India is composed of 36 states and federally governed territories, each with its own unique voting dynamics and considerations.
968 eligible voters will determine the fate of 543 politicians who will be elected to the Lok Sabha, with two additional members nominated, bringing the total strength of the house to 545.
To facilitate this massive undertaking, there are 1.5 million polling booths and five million electronic voting machines deployed across the country.
Gender-wise, the voter demographic is balanced, with 497 million male voters comprising over 51% of the total, while female voters number at 471 million, reflecting a steady increase over the years.
Additionally, India sees significant participation from its youth, with 18 million first-time voters in the 18–19 age group and 197.4 million in the 20–29 age group.