Published 17:18 IST, October 6th 2018
Here's the full election schedule for Madhya Pradesh, Mizoram, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh and Telangana
The Election Commission announced the poll schedules for the states of Madhya Pradesh, Mizoram, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh and Telangana on Saturday during a press briefing in New Delhi.
The Election Commission announced the poll schedules for the states of Madhya Pradesh, Mizoram, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh and Telangana on Saturday during a press briefing in New Delhi. Election Commissioner OP Rawat also spoke about the Voters’ assistance booths, changes in the nomination procedure and model code of conduct. Here's everything you need to know:
1. Chhattisgarh Poll Schedule:
The election in Chhattisgarh will take place in two phases. The election dates are as follows:
- Phase 1: 12th November
- Phase 2: 20th November
2. Madhya Pradesh Poll Schedule:
The election in the state of Madhya Pradesh will take place in single place. The election date is as follows
- Single phase: 28th November
3. Mizoram Poll Schedule:
The election in the state of Mizoram will take place in single place. The election date is as follows:
- Single phase: 28th November
4. Rajasthan Poll Schedule:
The election in the state of Rajasthan will take place in single place. The election date is as follows:
- Single phase: 7th December
5. Telangana Poll Schedule:
The election in the state of Telangana will take place in single place. The election date is as follows:
- Single phase: 7th December
Counting of votes to commence from 11th December 2018
Read: Election Commission Announces Poll Schedule For Madhya Pradesh, Mizoram, Rajasthan And Chhattisgarh. LIVE UPDATES Here
Election Commissioner OP Rawat on Voters’ assistance booths:
Voters’ assistance booths to be set up by EC. We will have all women polling stations where even security personnel will be women. VVPATs to remain. Mock polls to be conducted before the start of every poll.
Election Commissioner OP Rawat on changes in the nomination procedure
Changes in nomination procedure and advertisements according to Supreme Court order to check criminalization of politics.
Election Commissioner OP Rawat on the model code of conduct
Model of conduct to come into force in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh and Mizoram with immediate effect
Updated 14:11 IST, October 7th 2018