India's General Elections: Polling for first phase begins

India's General Elections: Polling for first phase begins

NEW DELHI:In India, first phase of general election has begun to elect representatives in ninety-one constituencies.

Nearly nine hundred million people are eligible to vote in this phase of Lok Sabha elections that will be held in twenty states.

The seven-phase polling to elect a new lower house of parliament will continue until 19th of next month whereas counting of the votes will be held on 23rd of next month.