Lok Sabha Elections 2024 in Madhya Pradesh: Schools and colleges to remain closed on these days

NEW DELHI: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has released the schedule for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, with Madhya Pradesh set to cast its votes in the first four phases on April 19, April 26, May 7, and May 13. With 29 parliamentary seats at stake, the state is gearing up for its electoral duties.
During the election phases, schools and colleges located within the voting districts will remain closed.This decision aims to facilitate smooth voting procedures, as these educational institutions are often transformed into polling stations. By temporarily shutting down, they ensure the availability of adequate space and security for the voting process, particularly in regions with security concerns.
The schedule delineates the dates and districts for each phase of the elections:

Phase Date of Polling Districts
1 April 19 Sidhi, Shahdol, Jabalpur, Mandla, Balaghat, Chhindwara
2 April 26 Tikamgarh, Damoh, Khajuraho, Satna, Rewa, Hoshangabad, Betul
3 May 7 Morena, Bhind, Gwalior, Guna, Sagar, Vidisha, Bhopal, Rajgarh
4 May 13 Dewas, Ujjain, Mandsaur, Ratlam, Dhar, Indore, Khargone, Khandwa

The electoral process will follow a defined timeline, including notification, nomination, scrutiny, withdrawal, polling, and vote counting. The results are expected to be announced on June 4, 2024. As the electoral machinery gears up for the democratic exercise, citizens are urged to actively participate in the voting process to shape the future of the state and the nation.
Poll Event Phases

Poll Event Phase I Phase II Phase III Phase IV
Notification Date March 20 March 28 April 12 April 18
Last Date for filing nomination March 27 April 4 April 19 April 25
Scrutiny of nomination March 28 April 5 April 20 April 26
Last Date for withdrawal of nomination March 30 April 8 April 22 April 29
Date of poll April 19 April 26 May 7 May 13
Date of counting of votes/Result June 4 June 4 June 4 June 4
No. of constituencies 6 6 9 8

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