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Monday, 6 February 2017
Uttar Pradesh (UP) Assembly Elections 2017
Since the announcement of elections in Uttar Pradesh, the political activity is gathering steam. The state is witnessing a triangular contest. The ruling Samajwadi Party has forged an alliance with the Congress. The Congress party had earlier declared Sheila Dixit as its chief ministerial candidate and then withdrew after it sealed the alliance with the Congress.
The elections in Uttar Pradesh have been distributed in seven phases beginning February 11, the first phase. The second phase voting would be held on February 15, third phase voting would be on 19. Voting for the fourth and fifth phase would be held on February 23 and February 27 respectively. Sixth and seventh phase voting would be held on March 4 and March 8 respectively. Votes would be counted on March 11 along with other four states of Punjab, Goa, Uttarakhand and Manipur.
Source Content : Elections.in
The elections in Uttar Pradesh have been distributed in seven phases beginning February 11, the first phase. The second phase voting would be held on February 15, third phase voting would be on 19. Voting for the fourth and fifth phase would be held on February 23 and February 27 respectively. Sixth and seventh phase voting would be held on March 4 and March 8 respectively. Votes would be counted on March 11 along with other four states of Punjab, Goa, Uttarakhand and Manipur.
Source Content : Elections.in
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Facts About Uttar Pradesh's Polity
| Parliamentary Constituencies | 80 |
| Assembly Constituencies | 403 |
| Ruling Party | Samajwadi Party |
| Opposition Party | Bahujan Samaj Party |
| Chief Minister | Akhilesh Yadav |
| Governor | Ram Naik |
| Chief Electoral Officer | T. Venkatesh |
| Address | Chief Electoral Officer & Principal Secretary Election Department ,Uttar Pradesh, IV Floor, Vikas Bhawan, Janpath Market, Hazratgani, Lucknow - 226001 |
UP Assembly Elections 2017 Dates
| Phase | Date of Polling | No. of Constituencies |
|---|---|---|
| Phase I | Saturday, February 11, 2017 | 73 |
| Phase II | Wednesday, February 15, 2017 | 67 |
| Phase III | Sunday, February 19, 2017 | 69 |
| Phase IV | Thursday, February 23, 2017 | 53 |
| Phase V | Monday, February 27, 2017 | 52 |
| Phase VI | Saturday, March 04, 2017 | 49 |
| Phase VII | Wednesday, March 08, 2017 | 40 |
| Date of Counting | Saturday, March 11, 2017 | |
| Date of Completion | Wednesday, March 15, 2017 | |
