The Election Commission of India (ECI) has convened a meeting of its observers on Friday right ahead of announcing schedule for assembly polls in five states.
Meeting's objectives
It has been reported that the meeting will primarily focus on finalising strategy to ensure smooth conduct of the democratic exercise. The discussions will also encompass methods for streamlining strategy to ensure that the model code is implemented effectively.
The Commission has so far taken stock of poll preparedness in Rajasthan, Mizoram, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh. It is concluding its visit to Telangana on Thursday.
The poll panel is likely to announce election in the five states in the next few days.
Assembly Polls Awaited In Five States
In Novmber-December this year, assembly polls are likely to be held in five states including Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Telangana, Mizoram and Rajasthan
The term of the legislative assembly of Mizoram ends on December 17 this year. The Mizo National Front is in power in the northeastern state.
The terms of the legislative assemblies of Telangana, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh and Rajasthan end on different dates in January next year.
While the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) rules Telangana, Madhya Pradesh is ruled by the BJP. Chhattisgarh and Rajasthan have Congress governments.
