The Election Commission of India is set to announce the schedule for the upcoming Assembly elections in five states and union territory on Sunday. The announcement will be made during a press conference scheduled for 4 pm.
According to officials, the polling schedule will cover elections in West Bengal, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Assam and the union territory of Puducherry.
The Election Commission is expected to outline key details during the briefing, including polling dates, nomination deadlines, counting schedule and phases of voting for the states going to the polls.
These elections are considered politically significant, particularly in states like West Bengal and Tamil Nadu, where major regional parties and national parties are expected to engage in intense electoral contests.
The announcement will formally kick off the election process in these regions, setting the stage for weeks of campaigning ahead of the polls.