The schedule for assembly elections in Delhi, Rajasthan, Mizoram, Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh has been announced. Except, Chhattisgarh where polls will be held in two phases, all four states will have single phase polls. The elections in Chhattisgarh will held on 11th and 19th November. While, in Madhya Pradesh the polls will be conducted on 25th November and in Rajasthan it will be held on 1st December. The election in Delhi and Mizoram will be held on 4th December. Counting of votes in all states will take place on 8th of December.

Announcing the poll schedule in New Delhi today, the Chief Election Commissioner, V. S. Sampath said that the commission will take all steps to conduct free and fair elections. He said that the Commission, for the first time, is also taking necessary steps to make available the None of the Above option for the voters. Mr. Sampath said, Central Awareness Observers will be deployed for the first time, to oversee the efficient and effective management of the electoral process.

The Chief Election Commissioner also announced that the model code of conduct has come into force with immediate effect. He said that it will be mandatory for candidates to fill all column in the the affidavit filed by them along with nomination paper as directed by the Supreme Court.

The By elections to Surat West assembly constituency of Gujarat and Yercaud assembly constituency of Tamil Nadu will also be held on 4th December. The counting will be held on 8th December.