Your Simple Guide to the Upcoming 5 States Election 2023 dates:
The Election Commission of India has just dropped the dates for the big assembly elections in five states: Mizoram, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Telangana. Let’s break down these dates and what they mean for you:
1. When do the elections start and end?
- The assembly elections kick off on November 7, 2023, and wrap up on November 30, 2023. The day we find out who won? December 3, 2023.
2. What’s happening first in Mizoram?
- On October 13, 2023 (a Friday), the Election Commission sends out the official notice (Gazette Notification) about the elections.
- Candidates have until October 20, 2023 (a Friday) to say, “I’m running!”
- On October 21, 2023 (a Saturday), officials scrutinize the nominations to make sure everything’s in order.
- Got cold feet? You have until October 23, 2023 (a Monday) to withdraw your nomination.
- The big day to cast your vote in Mizoram is November 7, 2023 (a Tuesday).
- Drumroll, please! Counting happens on December 3, 2023 (a Sunday).
- The entire election process in Mizoram wraps up by December 5, 2023 (a Tuesday).
3. And in Chhattisgarh?
- There’s a bit of a twist in Chhattisgarh. They’re doing it in two phases.
- Phase 1 (1-20 Assembly Constituencies):
- October 13, 2023: The Gazette Notification.
- October 20, 2023: Last day for nominations.
- October 21, 2023: Scrutiny day.
- October 23, 2023: The withdrawal deadline.
- November 7, 2023: Time to vote!
- December 3, 2023: Counting day.
- December 5, 2023: Election wrapped up.
- Phase 2 (20-70 Assembly Constituencies):
- October 21, 2023: Gazette Notification.
- October 30, 2023: Nominations close.
- October 31, 2023: Scrutiny round.
- November 2, 2023: Last call for withdrawal.
- November 17, 2023: Casting your vote.
- December 3, 2023: Counting day.
- December 5, 2023: Election’s end.
4. How about Madhya Pradesh?
- In Madhya Pradesh, it’s a simpler story.
- October 21, 2023: The official Gazette Notification.
- October 30, 2023: Nominations close.
- October 31, 2023: Scrutiny time.
- November 2, 2023: Last day to change your mind.
- November 17, 2023: It’s time to vote!
- December 3, 2023: The grand reveal.
- By December 5, 2023, it’s all wrapped up.
5. What’s happening in Rajasthan and Telangana?
- Rajasthan and Telangana have their own schedules that start with Gazette Notifications on October 30, 2023, and November 3, 2023, respectively. The rest of the steps follow in a similar pattern as mentioned for Mizoram and Chhattisgarh.
These dates are vital to keep in mind if you want to exercise your right to vote and be part of shaping the future of these states. Mark your calendars, and stay tuned for the results that will define the political landscape in these regions.