India to hold seven-phase general election from April 19, results on June 4

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India will hold a seven-phase general election starting April 19, with the results to be declared on June 4.

India will hold a seven-phase general election starting April 19, with the results to be declared on June 4.

The Election Commission of India made the announcement in a news conference in New Delhi on Saturday.

Nearly 970 million people are eligible to vote, according to the poll panel’s data, making the election the largest democratic exercise in the world.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is seeking a record third straight term in the vote.

More to follow.

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