New Delhi, March 15 -- The Election Commission on Sunday declared the schedule for Assembly elections in four states and one Union Territory. As per the announcement, voting in Assam, Kerala and Puducherry will take place in a single phase on April 9. In West Bengal, polling will be conducted in two phases on April 23 and 29, while Tamil Nadu will go to the polls on April 23.

Speaking at a press conference, Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar stated that counting of votes for all Assembly seats across the four states and the Union Territory will be carried out on May 4.

The total number of electors across the poll-bound regions reflects a significant voter base. In Tamil Nadu, the electorate is estimated at around 6.44 crore, whil...