The Election Commission today announced the schedule for Gujarat Assembly elections.The two-phase poll will be held on December 9 and December 14 respectively.
With the announcement, the model code of conduct will come into force from today. This comes within a week of the poll panel declaring the poll schedule for Himachal Pradesh on October 12.
While Himachal Pradesh goes to polls in a single phase on November 9, elections in Gujarat may be held in two phases, starting from the first week of December.
The counting for Himachal Pradesh Assembly elections will be held on December 18. The counting for Gujarat Assembly elections may also be held along with those of Himachal Pradesh.
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Counting of both Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh on December 18.
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EC begins briefing on poll schedule.
The announcement comes within a fortnight of declaring the poll schedule for Himachal Pradesh.
Election Commission to make announcement shortly.
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