The Election Commission of India announced on Sunday the schedule for assembly elections in four states and one Union Territory: West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam and Puducherry.

The Election Commission of India on Sunday announced that the Assam Legislative Assembly polls will be held on April 9, with counting of votes scheduled for May 4.

West Bengal Election Dates Live Updates: Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, less than an hour before the announcement of Model Code of Conduct, has announced Dearness Allowance or DA for thousands of state government employees.