The 2024 Lok Sabha elections one of the longest in history have concluded after Voting in 7 Phases .
Let's take a look at the First Lok Sabha held after India gained Independence in 1947
The First Lok Sabha elections were held for over 4 months from October 25, 1951, to February 21, 1952
With more than 176 million eligible voters, most of them could not read and write, the elections showed a huge faith in Democracy .
Jawahar Lal Nehru campaigned across the country for congress with the slogan " Naya Hindustan Zindabad " resonated with people
At that time the Indian electorate voted for 489 Lok Sabha Seats and 3, 283 State Assembly seats .
The 1951 elections were held in 68 Phases in 19. 0864 polling booths. Of these 27, 527 booths were reserved especially for women .
There were about 1874 Candidates from 53 Political Parties .
In the 1951 Lok Sabha Elections Congress registered a huge Victory securing 364 seats with 45 % of the total votes cast .
The Communist Party of India became the primary opposition after winning 16 Lok Sabha Seats.