India's Lok Sabha Elections decoded: From pressing a button to getting a PM
India TodayIndia operates under a federal system of governance with both state-level and central-level governments. In contrast, every five years, the country holds general elections, or Lok Sabha elections, to choose representatives for the lower house of Parliament. As the nation prepares for the crucial democratic event of the Lok Sabha Elections 2024, here's the route map exploring the complexities of the electoral process, tracing the steps from casting votes to selecting India's Prime Minister: 1. Currently, Uttar Pradesh with an estimated population of 24 crore people holds 80 seats in the Lok Sabha whereas Kerala with a population of 3.5 crores holds 20 seats. Whichever party or coalition has 50% or more seats in the Lok Sabha, forms the central government for the next five years and chooses the Prime Minister of India.