New Delhi: Today can be a big day for politics as the Referendum Commission of India (ECI) is going to signify the dates of turnout elections in five states. These elections to be held in West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam and Puducherry are considered to decide the direction of national politics for the next year. Therefore, the vision of all parties and the unshortened country are stock-still on this printing conference.
According to sources, the Referendum Commission may release the schedule today or in the next few days by holding a printing conference. No official confirmation has come yet, but preparations are well-constructed and the utterance can be made any time.
In which states can voting take place in how many phases?
Sources are saying that the biggest and most challenging elections will be held in West Bengal. Considering the security, sensitive zone and crores of voters, voting can be held here in 3 to 4 phases (in 2021 there were 8 phases, this time it is planned to have fewer).
There is a possibility of 2 phases in Assam. Whereas preparations are going on to hold elections in Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Puducherry in a single phase. This visualization is stuff taken keeping in mind the security, weather and schedule of examinations.
Why are phased elections conducted?
The Referendum Commission conducts elections in phases keeping in mind the security arrangements, legalistic preparations and weather conditions. Especially in a big state like West Bengal, where there are increasingly sensitive areas and the number of voters is huge, it is difficult to manage everything at once. With this, elections can be held peacefully.
When can voting start and when will the results come?
According to sources, the referendum process may start from April and will be completed by the first week of May. After the voting is over, the results can be supposed by counting at the whence of May itself. As soon as the schedule is announced, the model lawmaking of self-mastery will come into gravity in all these states – any new announcement, transfer or government scheme will be banned.
Which states are the most focused on?
West Bengal and Tamil Nadu are the most discussed. A tough fight is expected between Trinamool Congress and BJP in Bengal – it will be a big test for Mamata Banerjee's government. In Tamil Nadu moreover all the parties are making full efforts. The fight for power in Kerala and Assam is moreover going to be interesting—the LDF government in Kerala and BJP government in Assam.
