Assembly polls in five States from February 10, Election Commission bans physical campaigning till January 15

The Election Commission of India on Saturday announced the election schedule for the Goa, Manipur, Punjab, Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh State Assemblies. News Analysis | Six reasons why five State elections will influence Indian politics Citing Article 172 of the Constitution that sets a five-year term for each Assembly, Mr. Chandra said, “Any postponement of Assembly elections may result in situation that denies people of that State the right to elect an accountable government of their choice.” Mr. Chandra said the EC had consulted the Union Health Secretary and other health experts ahead of the announcement of the schedule. Issue of Notifications Jan 14 Last Date of making nominations Jan 21 Scrutiny of nominations Jan 24 Last date for withdrawal of candidatures Jan 27 Date of Poll Feb 10 Counting of Votes March 10 Phase: 2 Punjab, U.P., Uttarakhand, Goa Issue of Notifications Jan 21 Last Date of making nominations Jan 28 Scrutiny of nominations Jan 29 Last date for withdrawal of candidatures Jan 31 Date of Poll Feb 14 Counting of Votes March 10 Phase 3- U.P. Issue of Notifications Jan 25 Last Date of making nominations Feb 1 Scrutiny of nominations Feb 2 Last date for withdrawal of candidatures Feb 4 Date of Poll Feb 20 Counting of Votes March 10 Phase 4 - U.P. Issue of Notifications Jan 27 Last Date of making nominations Feb 3 Scrutiny of nominations Feb 4 Last date for withdrawal of candidatures Feb 7 Date of Poll Feb 23 Counting of Votes March 10 Phase 5 - U.P., Manipur Issue of Notifications Feb 1 Last Date of making nominations Feb 8 Scrutiny of nominations Feb 9 Last date for withdrawal of candidatures Feb 11 Date of Poll Feb 27 Counting of Votes March 10 Phase 6 -U.P., Manipur Issue of Notifications Feb 4 Last Date of making nominations Feb 11 Scrutiny of nominations Feb 14 Last date for withdrawal of candidatures Feb 16 Date of Poll March 3 Counting of Votes March 10 Phase 7 - U.P.