The Election Commission of India (EC) announced that Lok Sabha elections in Lakshadweep will take place in a single phase on April 19. Counting of votes will be done along with all other states on June 4.
Total SeatsThe Union territory only has one Lok Sabha seat. In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, Mohammed Faizal of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) emerged victorious in the Lakshadweep Lok Sabha constituency, securing 22,851 votes.
The constituency witnessed an impressive 84.96% voter turnout, with 7 candidates competing for the seat.
Schedule: Date of voting and ResultHere is the complete schedule for Lakshadweep Lok Sabha Elections 2024.
Phase | Constituency | Date |
I | Lakshadweep | April 19 |
The counting of the votes will be done collectively across the nation on June 04, 2024.
Also read: Lakshadweep Lok Sabha Election Schedule 2024Main PartiesIndian National Congress (INC) and National Congress Party (NCP) are the major political parties in Lakshadweep.
Notable CandidatesMuhammed Hamdulla Sayeed has been fielded by INC from Lakshadweep in the upcoming elections whereas Mohammad Faisal is contesting on NCP (Sharat Pawar) ticket. NCP (Ajit Pawar) has given ticket to TP Yusuf from Lakshadweep.