ELECTED
LOADING...A step-by-step timeline of the legal and procedural milestones in an Indian election.
The Election Commission of India (ECI) announces the schedule, and the Model Code of Conduct comes into effect immediately.
The final opportunity for citizens to register or update their details in the voter list before the freeze period.
Candidates file their nominations and affidavits. Scrutiny of papers followed by a window for withdrawal.
Political parties and candidates reach out to the electorate through rallies, manifestos, and advertisements.
The day of decision. Citizens cast their votes at designated polling booths using EVMs and VVPATs.
Votes are counted under strict surveillance, and results are officially declared by the Returning Officer.
The majority party or coalition is invited to form the government, followed by the swearing-in ceremony.