West Bengal - two phases of polls --- "6.44 crore voters in Bengal ... when supplementary list comes, they shall be added" ::::: No President's Rule in West Bengal ? "Festival of elections are going to be held in West Bengal, Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and UT of Puducherry" - CEC Gyanesh Kumar

1. Assam- Date of Polling-  9th April; Date of Counting 4th May 

2. Tamil Nadu- Date of Polling- 23rd April; Date of Counting- 4th May

3. West Bengal- Date of Polling- 23rd April (1st phase), 29th April (2nd phase) ; Date of Counting- 4th May

Keralam- Date of Polling- 9th April; Date of Counting- 4th May.

Puducherry- Date of Polling- 9th April; Date of Counting- 4th May

"Five states and UTs Kerala, Assam, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry (UT) represent distinct geographical and cultural landscapes of India. These elections represent not only a democratic exercise, but also  the cultural richness of India and truly reflect the unity and diversity of our nation...", says CEC Gyanesh Kumar. 

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He also said:

"About 17.4 crore electors, roughly, also comprise the continent of Australia, France, South Africa, Germany and Canada. 

We will also see our guests from more than 20 countries from their electoral commissions who will be visiting these elections for witnessing the festive celebrations, the transparent and efficient celebrations of elections in India. 

The commission, along with lakhs of election officials and security personnel, is committed for ensuring free, fair, transparent, accessible and peaceful elections." 

"Election Commission of India is also prepared to welcome each and every voter to their polling stations and provide them with a pleasant and comfortable voting experience. 

"I would also like to make a special appeal to our youth and the first-time voters- my dear friends, you are about to step into one of the most important responsibilities of your life, exercising your democratic right, the right to vote. I urge you to participate enthusiastically in this great democratic exercise and cast your vote with pride, responsibility and confidence. 

Your vote is your choice in shaping the future of your state and the nation...".  

Gyanesh Kumar also said: "To give you a little overview of the electors, Assam as per the final list would be roughly 2.25 crores, Kerala 2.7 crores, Puducherry 9.44 lakhs, Tamil Nadu 5.67 crores, 

and West Bengal, the final list on 28th February comprises of 6.44 crores, and the learned judges, after their adjudication, whatever supplementary list comes, they shall be added..."