The Election Commission of India(ECI) has announced the schedule for the Lok Sabha polls. The polls will be held in 7 phases, beginning from April 19, 2024.

Phase 1 elections will be held on April 19, Phase 2 elections will be held on April 26, Phase 3 elections will be held on May 7, Phase 4 elections will be held on May 13, Phase 5 elections will be held on May 20, Phase 6 elections will be held on May 25, and Phase 7 elections will be held on June 1.

Counting of votes will be held on June 4.

Recently, TMC announced the candidate list for all 42 Lok Sabha seats of West Bengal.

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Know 5 Facts About Kirti Azad, Trinamool Candidate From Bardhaman-Durgapur

Born on January 2, 1959, Azad is known for his contributions to Indian cricket during the 1980s.

Turning a new leaf after his cricketing days, Kirti Azad delved into politics. The former cricketer was elected to on a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ticket from Darbhanga, Bihar.

Azad won the 2014 Lok Sabha Elections from Darbhanga.

The former cricketer, is a graduate from St Stephen's College, Delhi University.

The Indian cricket pitch has seen many legends, but few make as interesting a journey as Kirti Azad, whose cricketing prowess has powered a transition into the corridors of Indian politics. Kirti Azad will contest from the Bardhaman-Durgapur constituency.