Democracy in Action: Nine Insights into Elections Worldwide

Democracy: Elections are a hallmark of democracy, allowing citizens to choose their representatives.

Regular Occurrence: Elections happen periodically in over 100 countries worldwide.

Voting Day: In the United States, voting occurs on Tuesdays, although not mandated by the Constitution1.

Eligible Voters: India, with a population of 1.3 billion, has 875 million eligible voters2.

Massive Scale: India’s 2024 election involves 960 million voters.

Super Senior Citizens: Election officials assist voters aged above 80 years and those with disabilities.

Lok Sabha Elections: India’s 2024 Lok Sabha elections span seven stages.

Electioneering Laws: Influencing voters or buying votes is illegal in most states.

Change and Choice: Elections empower people to change representatives as needed.