India Sets April 11 as 1st in 7 Phases of General Election

Published March 10th, 2019 - 02:59 GMT
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi (C) is seeking a second term. (AFP/ File Photo)
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi (C) is seeking a second term. (AFP/ File Photo)

India will hold a general election in seven phases starting on April 11, the country’s chief election commissioner announced on Sunday.

Speaking at a news conference, Sunil Arora said that about 900 million people would be eligible to vote.

Vote count will be held on May 23, Arora added.

 

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