ECI Presser Highlights | Lok Sabha polls to be held in 7 phases from April 19, counting on June 4
Lok Sabha polls will be held in seven phases beginning from April 19 and the counting of votes will take place on June 4 for the world's biggest election exercise, according to the schedule announced by the Election Commission. After the first phase, the second slot of voting will take place on April 26, third on May 7, fourth on May 13, fifth on May 20, sixth phase on May 25 and the seventh phase on June 1. 1.8 crore first-time voters have also been added to the voters list this time. Karnataka will see a 2-phase election on April 26 and May 7. EC will work hard to ensure no muscle or money power is used, no misinformation is spread and no violations of MCC takes place, Kumar said. That's all from us for the Election schedule announcement, follow Deccan Herald for more news on politics and everything else. Thank you!