The forthcoming general election is considered extremely crucial, with narendra modi aiming for a hat-trick at the Centre, vying for 370 seats. Simultaneously, opposition parties are working on alliances to challenge Modi's rule. In key states like Andhra Pradesh, the YS jagan government is seeking to retain power, while the TDP-Jan Sena alliance aims to present a formidable challenge to the ruling YCP.

The outcome of this election is expected to significantly impact state dynamics based on the government formed at the centre. Less than five years ago, the General election Schedule for 2019 was released on march 10. This time, national media speculates that the schedule might be unveiled on march 9, a day earlier than the previous election. The Central election commission (CEC) appears to have made substantial progress, having conducted tours to several states for lok sabha and assembly election preparations. 

The CEC has asserted that arrangements for the general elections are almost finalized after meetings with political party officials and state representatives. The schedule for the upcoming elections is expected to be announced on march 9, and further details, such as the number of phases and polling dates, will be disclosed. In addition to the lok sabha elections, polls for the Assemblies of Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Arunachal Pradesh, and sikkim are slated for May. 

The election commission also aims to conduct elections for the kashmir - SRINAGAR/JAMMU' target='_blank' title='jammu and kashmir-Latest Updates, Photos, Videos are a click away, CLICK NOW'>jammu and kashmir Assembly. A meeting between the election commission and central government officials is scheduled for march 8-9, with a tour of kashmir on march 12-13 to assess the feasibility of conducting elections there. The general election schedule is anticipated to be unveiled in the second week of March.