India’s general election will take place in nine phases in April and May, the Election Commission has announced.
Polling to elect a new Lok Sabha, or lower house, will be held from 7 April to 12 May. Votes will be counted on 16 May.
With some 814 million eligible voters, India’s election will be the largest the world has seen.
The ruling Congress party and the main opposition Bharatiya Janata Party will be battling a host of smaller parties.
Leaders of 11 regional parties have formed a Third Front against the Congress and the BJP.
A new anti-corruption Aam Aadmi (Common Man’s) Party (AAP), which made a spectacular debut in recent polls in the capital Delhi, will also contest the elections.
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POLLING DAYS
7 April – 2 states, 6 constituencies
9 April – 5 states, 7 constituencies
10 April – 14 states, 92 constituencies
12 April – 3 states, 5 constituencies
17 April – 13 states, 142 constituencies
24 April – 12 states, 117 constituencies
30 April – 9 states, 89 constituencies
7 May – 7 states, 64 constituencies
12 May – 3 states, 41 constituencies
Counting of votes – 16 May
If no single party wins a clear majority, smaller parties could play a crucial role.
India’s lower house has 543 elected seats and any party or a coalition needs a minimum of 272 MPs to form a government.
via BBC News – India names general election dates.
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