Dates announced for Telangana and four states elections

Dates announced for Telangana and four states elections.Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Telangana, and Mizoram are set to hold elections on different days between November 7 and November 30, with the results scheduled to be counted on December 3. This announcement by the Election Commission marks the commencement of the semi-finals leading up to the 2024 Lok Sabha polls. These elections are expected to involve nearly 16 crore eligible voters.

The Election Commission has announced that Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Telangana, and Mizoram will hold their elections on various dates between November 7 and November 30. The results for these states will be counted on December 3, setting the stage for the semi-finals leading up to the 2024 Lok Sabha polls. Approximately 16 crore voters are expected to participate in these elections.

The political landscape in these five states is diverse: Congress is in power in Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh, the BJP governs Madhya Pradesh, Telangana is led by the Bharat Rashtra Samithi, and Mizoram is under the governance of the Mizo National Front (MNF).

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has revealed that the Telangana legislative assembly, consisting of 119 members, will go to the polls on November 30, 2023. Telangana boasts a substantial voter base, with over 3 crores eligible voters. Notably, the state has witnessed an impressive addition of over 17 lakh voters to the electoral list.

Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar announced that the Telangana elections will take place in a single phase for simplicity and efficiency. Key dates for the electoral process include the announcement of the election notification on November 3, the deadline for candidate nomination submissions on November 10, and the last date for withdrawing candidature on November 15.

The critical moment when the votes will be counted is scheduled for December 3, 2023.