EC to Visit Assam After Feb 15, Poll Dates Likely in Early March

A full bench of the Election Commission will visit Assam and four other poll-bound states after February 15, with election dates likely to be announced in early March, sources said. Ahead of the visit, the EC briefed 1,444 central observers for Assembly elections in Assam, Kerala, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu and West Bengal. The observers were instructed to ensure free, fair and transparent polls, remain accessible to stakeholders, and strictly enforce election laws and guidelines.