Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Polling Commences, Banks Closed in Affected Cities
The highly anticipated Lok Sabha Elections 2024 have begun, with the first phase of polling scheduled to take place on April 19 across various constituencies in the country. The elections will be held in seven phases, with the final results being announced on June 4. To ensure the smooth conduct of the elections, the Election Commission of India has announced the closure of banks in cities where polling is scheduled to take place.
The polling dates for the Lok Sabha Elections 2024 are as follows:
* April 19
* April 26
* May 7
* May 13
* May 20
* May 25
* June 1
According to the RBI holiday calendar for 2024, banks in cities where polling takes place will remain closed on these dates. This closure will impact banking operations and necessitate the use of online banking services for urgent transactions. It is important to note that April 27, which falls on the fourth Saturday of the month, will also be a bank holiday. This effectively means that banks in some cities may remain closed for three consecutive days, with the third day being a Sunday.
To encourage voter participation, some states have declared a holiday on the day of polling. However, the states have ensured that workers will still receive their daily wages for the day. The Election Commission has taken all necessary measures to ensure a fair and transparent electoral process. Voters are urged to exercise their democratic right and cast their votes in large numbers.
