Bank Holiday for Lok Sabha Election: The Lok Sabha Election 2024 will start on April 19. The election results will be announced on June 4. On April 19, many banks will be closed because of the election. This closure is in line with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) holiday calendar for 2024.
Banks will be closed in the cities where elections are taking place on that day. This is to allow bank employees and customers to vote in the elections. It’s important to plan if you need to do any banking on April 19. Make sure you complete your transactions before the holiday or wait until the banks reopen.
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Lok Sabha Election 2024: Seven Phases of Voting and Important Dates
The Lok Sabha Election 2024 will start on April 19 and end on June 4, 2024. There will be seven phases of voting in this election. Here are the dates for each phase:
- Phase 1: April 19, 2024
- Phase 2: April 26, 2024
- Phase 3: May 7, 2024
- Phase 4: May 13, 2024
- Phase 5: May 20, 2024
- Phase 6: May 25, 2024
- Phase 7: June 1, 2024
These dates are important for the people living in the following areas:
- Uttarakhand
- West Bengal
- Andaman and Nicobar Islands
- Mizoram
- Nagaland
- Rajasthan
- Sikkim
- Tamil Nadu
- Tripura
- Uttar Pradesh
- Jammu and Kashmir
- Lakshadweep
- Puducherry
- Arunachal Pradesh
- Assam
- Bihar
- Chhattisgarh
- Madhya Pradesh
- Maharashtra
- Manipur
- Meghalaya
People in these states and regions should pay attention to the election dates and make sure to vote on the right day for their area.
Public Holiday Announcement for Tamil Nadu
The Tamil Nadu government has declared a public holiday on April 19. This holiday is most likely due to the upcoming Lok Sabha Election. Residents of Tamil Nadu can use this holiday to cast their votes in the election. Be aware of the holiday and make sure to plan your day around voting if you are eligible.
Public Holiday Announcement for Uttarakhand
The General Administration Department of the Uttarakhand Government has issued a directive regarding a public holiday. This means there will be a public holiday in Uttarakhand tomorrow.
The holiday is likely related to the upcoming Lok Sabha Election, giving people in Uttarakhand the opportunity to participate in the election by casting their vote. Make sure you are aware of this holiday and plan accordingly for any tasks you might have scheduled. Use the day to vote if you are eligible.
Bank Holiday Announcement in Nagaland
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has not declared a bank holiday for all the states during the Lok Sabha Election 2024. However, a holiday has been declared for the state of Nagaland.
Following Section 135B of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, the Home Department of Nagaland has announced a paid holiday for all employees on April 19, 2024, for the upcoming Lok Sabha General Elections.
This holiday allows employees in Nagaland to vote in the elections. If you live or work in Nagaland, remember to use this day to cast your vote.
List of Cities with Bank Closures on April 19, 2024
Banks in several cities will be closed on April 19, 2024, because of the upcoming general elections. Here is the list of cities where banks will be closed:
- Aizawl
- Itanagar
- Jaipur
- Kohima
- Chennai
- Agartala
- Dehradun
- Shillong
- Nagpur
If you live in any of these cities, make sure to complete your banking tasks before April 19 or wait until the banks reopen. Use the day off to vote in the elections if you are eligible.
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