The Election Commission of India announced that Assembly elections in Assam, Keralam, Puducherry and Tamil Nadu will be held in a single phase, while polling in West Bengal will take place in two phases.
CEC Gyanesh Kumar said the total number of voters of the four States and Union Territories is equivalent to the population of Australia, France, South Africa, Germany and Canada.
A total of 17.4 crore voters is eligible to take part in the forthcoming Assembly elections in four States and one Union Territory to elect 824 MLAs.
Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar said the EC will also ensure 100% webcasting across all polling stations to maintain transparency during the voting process.