5 states to vote in 7 phases, counting of votes on March 10

The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Saturday declared the schedule for assembly elections in Goa, Punjab, Manipur, Uttarakhand, and Uttar Pradesh. Punjab, Uttarakhand, and Goa will vote in a single phase on February 14, while UP will vote in seven phases from February 10 to March 7. Meanwhile, Manipur will vote in two stages on February 27 and March 3. The vote will be counted on March 10th, according to the polling body.