New Delhi: The election season in the country is here with the Election Commission announcing the dates of polling and counting on Saturday. With five states – Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Mizoram and Telangana going into polls, the stage is set for a massive political battle which could have ramifications for the crucial Lok Sabha elections next year.
The full schedule announced by the Election Commission is as follows:
Rajasthan (200 seats):
Last date of filing of nomination – Nov 19
Scrutiny of nomination – Nov 20
Polling – Dec 7
Madhya Pradesh (230 seats):
Last date of nomination – Nov 9
Scrutiny of nomination – Nov 10
Polling – Nov 28
Chhattisgarh (90 seats):
1st phase (southern Chhattisgarh) –
Last date of nomination – Oct 23
Scrutiny of nomination – Oct 24
Polling – Nov 12
2nd phase (northern Chhattisgarh)-
Last date of nomination – Nov 2
Scrutiny of nomination – Nov 3
Polling – Nov 20
Mizoram (40 seats):
Last date of nomination – Nov 9
Scrutiny of nomination – Nov 10
Polling – Nov 28
Telangana (119 seats):
Last date of filing of nomination – Nov 19
Scrutiny of nomination – Nov 20
Polling – Dec 7