Election commission announces dates for five states for assembly election 2023
Election Commission announced the dates of assembly elections of five states, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan, Telangana and Mizoram
New-Delhi: The Election Commission on Monday has announced the dates of assembly elections of five states – Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan, Telangana and Mizoram.
The poll panel said that the assembly elections in 5 states will begin from November 7 and the results will be declared on December 3.
The Election dates for the five states are as follows:
- Mizoram: November 7
- Chhattisgarh: November 7 and 17
- Madhya Pradesh: November 17
- Rajasthan: November 23
- Telangana: November 30
And the counting of votes will be done on December 3.
“The 2024 Assembly Elections in these five states will reflect our unwavering dedication to democracy and the will of the people.” “We have met all stakeholders, including political parties and enforcement agencies, ahead of five assembly polls,” Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar said while addressing the press conference.
“The elections in Mizoram, Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan, MP, Telangana will have 8.2 crore male and 7.8 crore female voters. Out of these, 60.2 lakh are first-time voters,” the Chief Election Commissioner said.
Around 60 lakh first-time voters (18-19 Yrs) will participate in elections in the five states. “15.39 Lakh young voters are eligible to participate in elections due to amendment on qualifying dates. To inspire young voters, over 2900 polling stations will be managed by youth,” CEC Rajiv Kumar said.
To inspire young voters, over 2900 polling stations will be managed by youth, CEC Rajiv Kumar said adding, “50% of polling booths will have the webcasting facility which will be available at 1.01 lakh booths.” He said that 17,734 model polling stations will be set up across five states.
With over 940 inter-state border check posts in five states, we will be able to check any cross-border movement of illicit cash, liquor, freebies and drugs, informed Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar on 5 States elections.
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