Election Commission announces dates for Assembly elections in Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Mizoram, Rajasthan and Telangana

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Mizoram will vote on November 7.

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Voting in Chhattisgarh will take place in two phases: on November 7 and 17.

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Voting for Madhya Pradesh Assembly elections will take place on November 17, coinciding with the second phase of Chhattisgarh elections.

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Rajasthan will vote in Assembly elections on November 23

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Elections in Telangana will take place on November 30.

A total of 16.14 electors are eligible to vote in the elections, CEC Kumar said. Out of these, 60.2 lakh will be first-time voters.

Before announcing the schedule, the ECI on Friday had told poll observers to be visible, accessible, neutral and ethical in their functioning. CEC Kumar directed them to ensure a level-playing field by working in a coordinated manner to ensure free, fair and inducement-free polls.

He added that the ECI was “increasingly concentrating on having a humane face, by facilitating and including persons with disabilities, senior citizens who are 80 years or above and particularly vulnerable tribal groups with the help of special provisions such as home voting and accessible polling stations.”

EC Goel also reminded observers that they are the eyes and ears of the ECI and should deal with complaints promptly. EC Pandey said the polls should not only be fair but also seen to be fair. He instructed the observers to keep an eye on social media and ensure corrective actions.

(With PTI inputs)