The Election Commission of India (ECI) announced the dates for five state Assembly elections on October 9, 2023. The elections will be held in the states of Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Telangana, and Mizoram.
Madhya Pradesh will elect legislators for 230 constituencies, Rajasthan for 200 constituencies, Telangana for 119 constituencies, Chhattisgarh for 90 constituencies and Mizoram for 40 constituencies.
The polling will be held in one phase in each of the five states on the following dates:
- Madhya Pradesh: November 17, 2023
- Rajasthan: November 23, 2023
- Chhattisgarh: November 7, 2023 and November 17, 2023
- Telangana: November 30, 2023
- Mizoram: November 07, 2023
The counting of votes will be held on December 3, 2023.
The ECI has issued a number of guidelines for the conduct of the elections, including guidelines on the use of social media and the prevention of COVID-19. The ECI has also appealed to all political parties and candidates to follow the guidelines and to ensure that the elections are conducted in a free and fair manner.
These elections are important because they will provide a gauge of the public’s mood ahead of the 2024 general elections. The outcome of the elections will also have a significant impact on the political landscape of the country.