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Highlights: EC announces polls in five states from Nov 12 to Dec 7, counting on Dec 11
The Election Commission (EC) on Saturday announced the poll schedules for Madhya Pradesh,Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Telangana and Mizoram, results of which are expected to set the tone for the 2019 Lok Sabha polls.While Chattisgarh will vote in two phases on November 12 and 20, Madhya Pradesh and Mizoram will vote on November 28. Rajasthan and Telangana go to polls on December 7. Here are the highlights:
3:54pm IST
CEC on fake ID complaints in MP
We haven’t received any complaint from Madhya Pradesh. If any complaint is received, EC will take action; FIR will be lodged. Nobody can do anything with fake ID. It’s checked at every level for identification, says CEC OP Rawat on fake IDs being allegedly used in Madhya Pradesh, reports ANI.
3:50pm IST
Lok Sabha bypolls in Karnataka on Nov 3
Lok Sabha bypolls in Shimoga, Bellary and Mandya in Karnataka to be held on November 3, says chief election commissioner OP Rawat.
3:40pm IST
Counting on Dec 11
Counting of votes to be held on December 11
3:36pm IST
Madhya Pradesh and Mizoram to vote on Nov 28
Single phase election in Madhya Pradesh and Mizoram on November 28.
3:32pm IST
Rajasthan and Telangana to vote on Dec 7
Single phase election in Rajasthan and Telangana on December 7.
3:22pm IST
Chhattisgarh to vote in two phases on Nov 12 and 20
18 districts of Maoist-affected south Chhattisgarh to vote in Phase 1 on November 12
Notification: Oct 16 and 26
Last day of nomination: Oct 23 and Nov 2
Scrutiny: Oct 24 and Nov 3
Withdrawal: Oct 26 and Nov 5
Poll: Nov 12 and 20
3:18pm IST
Model code of conduct
Model of conduct to come into force in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh and Mizoram with immediate effect: Chief election commissioner OP Rawat in Delhi
3:14pm IST
Changes in nomination procedure
Changes in nomination procedure and advertisements according to Supreme Court order to check criminalisation of politics.
3:10pm IST
Voters’ assistance booths to be set up by EC
Voters’ assistance booths to be set up by EC. We will have all women polling stations where even security personnel will be women. VVPATs to remain. Mock polls to be conducted before start of every poll.
3:08pm IST
Elections in four states
Simultaneous elections will be held in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh and Mizoram before December 15: CEC OP Rawat in Delhi
3:06pm IST
EC on delay in press conference
Politicians have to see politics in everything. No comments on that: EC on delay in press conference
12:10pm IST
Rahul in Jabalpur today
Posters seen in Jabalpur ahead of Congress president Rahul Gandhi’s visit today, where he will perform the Narmada puja. He will also address a public gathering in the city.
Madhya Pradesh: Posters seen in Jabalpur ahead of Congress President Rahul Gandhi's visit, where he will perform the Narmada Puja, today. He will also address a public gathering in Jabalpur. pic.twitter.com/5WE6TSOxGf
— ANI (@ANI) October 6, 2018
12:05pm IST
Rajputs, Gujjars worry BJP in Rajasthan
The BJP in Rajasthan is fighting unrest among its traditional vote banks such as Rajputs and Gujjars.
11:55am IST
Power struggle in Rajasthan Cong unit
In Rajasthan, power struggle between Congress state unit chief Sachin Pilot and former chief minister Ashok Gehlot has the party worried. While Pilot has been credited for steering the party to the three bypoll victories, Gehlot is hugely popular across the state.
11:50am IST
Congress sniffs a chance in Rajasthan
Congress upbeat in Rajasthan after its recent bypoll victories in the Lok Sabha seats of Ajmer and Alwar, and assembly seat of Mandalgarh in Bhilwara. All the three seats were held by the BJP.
11:35am IST
Rahul in Rajasthan on Oct 9-10
Congress president Rahul Gandhi will be in Rajasthan on October 9 and 10 to attend a series of party programmes.
11:30am IST
Modi rally in Ajmer today
Prime Minister Narendra Modi to address rally in Ajmer today.
11:25am IST
BSP candidates in MP
Mayawati named 22 candidates in neighbouring Madhya Pradesh. Here too, her party has been in talks with the Congress, but they have been unable to agree on seat sharing so far.
11:20am IST
Triangular fight in Chhattisgarh
BSP chief Mayawati has announced an alliance with Congress rebel Ajit Jogi’s Janta Congress in Chhattisgarh, setting the stage for a triangular contest in the state after her talks with the Congress on seat-sharing appeared to have collapsed.
11:15am IST
Telangana dates may also be announced
Poll dates for Telangana assembly, which was dissolved by chief minister K Chandrasekhar Rao last month, may also be announced today. The Congress and the TDP have already announced a tie-up in the state.
11:05am IST
Model code of conduct to set in
The model code of conduct, a set of guidelines laid down by the election commission to govern the conduct of political parties and candidates in the run-up to an election, will kick in with the announcement of poll dates.
