Breaking News: Election Schedule Announced for Five Indian States

Voting Dates and States

The Election Commission of India has released the schedule for assembly elections in five states: Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan, Telangana, and Mizoram. Voting will be held on:

• **Madhya Pradesh:** April 19
• **Chhattisgarh:** April 26
• **Rajasthan:** May 7
• **Telangana:** May 13
• **Mizoram:** May 20

Counting of Votes

The counting of votes will take place on June 1 for all five states.

Key Details

The schedule was announced by Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar at a press conference. The total number of eligible voters in the five states is approximately 200 million.

The elections are crucial as they will set the political landscape ahead of the 2024 general elections. The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is expected to face a strong challenge from the opposition Congress and regional parties.