Maharashtra elections post Diwali, model code of conduct from 2nd week of October

Maharashtra assembly elections are set for November, post-Diwali, with the model code of conduct starting in October. Election officials visit Mumbai Sept 27-28.

Mumbai: The Maharashtra assembly elections will be held in November post Diwali, with the model code of conduct to be enforced in the second week of October.

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An election commission delegation headed by Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar and two commissioners Gyanesh Kumar and Sukhbir Singh Sandhu will visit Mumbai on September 27-28. They will meet political parties, the state chief electoral officer, chief secretary Sujata Saunik, and other officials, and hold a press conference on September 28.