Understand India's
Election Process

Interactive guide to the world's largest democracy.
From announcement to results ā€” explained simply.

The Complete Election Roadmap

Step 1

Pre-Election Preparation

Delimitation & Voter List Revision
ECI updates electoral rolls. Citizens verify their names in the voter list via NVSP or booth level officers.

Step 2

Announcement & Notification

ECI announces schedule. President/Governor issues formal notification. Model Code of Conduct comes into force.

Step 3

Nominations & Scrutiny

Candidates file nominations with security deposit. Returning Officer scrutinizes papers. Withdrawals allowed.

Step 4

Campaigning Period

Parties and candidates campaign. No government schemes announced. Campaigning ends 48 hours before polling.

Multi-Phase Voting in India

Due to the massive scale, elections are conducted in phases (e.g., 7 phases in 2024 Lok Sabha polls) for logistical and security reasons.

1

Phase 1

Polling in select states/constituencies. Example: April 19, 2024 (102 seats).

2

Subsequent Phases

Voting spread over weeks. Security forces moved between phases.

3

Final Phase

Last day of polling (e.g., June 1, 2024).

For Voters in Maharashtra / India

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INDIA - Election Phases Overview
Maharashtra (Your Region)
Single or Multi-phase depending on schedule

Click dots to see state-wise polling info ā€¢ Hover for details