The Election Commission has announced the much-anticipated dates for assembly elections in five states - Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Telangana, and Mizoram. The voting will take place on different days from November 7 to November 30, with the results set to be counted on December 3. This election cycle is being dubbed as the "semi-finals" before the 2024 Lok Sabha polls.