Assembly Election 2023: Election Commission Announces Schedule, Polls between 7-30 and counting on December 3

Assembly Election 2023:The Election Commission of India has unveiled the election schedule for five states, namely Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Telangana, Mizoram, and Chhattisgarh. Here’s a breakdown of the election details:

Election Schedule:

• Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Telangana, and Mizoram will have elections in a single phase.
• Chhattisgarh will have elections in two phases.

Voting Dates:

• Mizoram, Madhya Pradesh, and Chhattisgarh (Phase 1): 7th November 2023.
• Chhattisgarh (Phase 2): 17th November 2023.
• Rajasthan: 23rd November 2023.
• Telangana: 30th November 2023.

Counting of Votes:

• The counting of votes for all states will take place on 3rd December 2023.

Voter Statistics:

• Mizoram: 8.52 lakh voters.
• Chhattisgarh: 2.03 crore voters.
• Madhya Pradesh: 5.6 crore voters.
• Rajasthan: 5.25 crore voters.
• Telangana: 3.17 crore voters.

Youth Participation:

• Approximately 60 lakh first-time voters aged 18-19 will participate in these elections.
• Over 2900 polling stations will be managed by young individuals to inspire young voters.

Significance:

• CEC Rajiv Kumar emphasized that these state elections hold unique significance as they are the final assembly elections before the national elections in 2024.
• He assured that the Election Commission of India (ECI) is committed to ensuring free, fair, and inducement-free elections in these five states.

Current Governance:

• Madhya Pradesh: Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP)
• Rajasthan: Congress party
• Chhattisgarh: Congress party
• Telangana: Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS)
• Mizoram: Mizo National Front (MNF)

This announcement sets the stage for a crucial electoral process in these states, shaping the political landscape before the 2024 National Elections.