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India announces election dates: 11 things to know
« on: March 11, 2019, 12:43:11 am »
900 million eligible voters, imagine that!

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India announces election dates: 11 things to know
Soutik Biswas India correspondent

India's general election will take place in seven phases between April and May, the Election Commission says.

Polls to elect a new Lok Sabha, or lower house of parliament, will be held from 11 April to 19 May. Votes will be counted on 23 May.

With 900 million eligible voters, India's election will be the largest the world has seen.

Sounds like snap elections.
Read more at: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-47493056