Lok Sabha election schedule likely to be announced in first week of March

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ANI New Delhi [India]
Last Updated : Jan 18 2019 | 6:47 PM IST

The Election Commission of India (ECI) is likely announce date for the Lok Sabha elections in the first week of March, sources said here on Friday.

The elections are likely to be held in 6 to 7 phases, the sources added.

The election process has to be completed by May.

The last Lok Sabha elections in 2014 were held in 9 phases from April 7 to May 12.

The new government assumed office on May 26, 2014.

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First Published: Jan 18 2019 | 6:47 PM IST

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