The Election Commission is announcing the schedule for assembly polls in Tamil Nadu, Assam, Kerala, West Bengal and Puducherry. Catch all updates on Assembly Elections in these 5 states/UTs:-West Bengal elections to be held in 8 phases:Elections for the West Bengal assembly will be held in eight phases, up from seven last time. 1st phase: Date of poll- 27 March2nd phase: date of poll - 1 April3rd phase: Date of poll - 6 April4th phase: Date of poll - 10 April5th phase: Date of poll -17 April6th phase: Date of poll - 22 April7th phase: Date of poll- 26 April8th phase: Date of poll -29 April-Election Commission to appoint 2 special observers for West Bengal polls; If needed third can be sent, said CEC. Date of Poll: 6 April, 2021-Election Commission announces Assembly Election dates for Assam, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, West Bengal and Puducherry. 18.68 crore electors will cast vote at 2.7 lakh polling stations in Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Kerala, Assam and Puducherry, informed CEC.

Source: Mint February 26, 2021 10:56 UTC