EC announcing poll dates for four states, one UT
New Delhi: The Election Commission of India is currently announcing the dates for the upcoming Assembly polls in five states, including West Bengal.
The other four places where the polls will be held are Assam, Puducherry, Kerala and Tamil Nadu.
Chief Election Commissioner Sunil Arora said during the press conference: "A total of 824 assembly constituencies shall be going for polls during these elections. 18.68 crore electors will cast vote at 2.7 lakh polling stations in Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Kerala, Assam and Puducherry."
Sunil Arora said polling time has been increased by one hour in the upcoming polls.
"Like in Bihar, polling time has been extended by an hour," he said.
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