The nomination process for 102 parliamentary constituencies across 21 States and Union Territories, slated for polling on April 19, commenced on March 20 with the issuance of a notification by the Election Commission. The deadline for filing nomination papers is March 27, except for Bihar, where nominations can be submitted until March 28 due to a festival. Scrutiny of nomination papers will take place on March 28, or March 30 for Bihar. The withdrawal of candidature can be done until April 2. The Lok Sabha elections will be conducted in multiple phases from April 19 to June 1, with vote counting scheduled for June 4.
Nomination Process Begins for First Phase of Lok Sabha Elections
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