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The Election Commission of India has announced the date of elections in the five states of India. These states are expected to go to the polls during the months of April and May. The five states which are going to the polls include West Bengal, Tamilnadu, Assam, Poducherry and Kerala.The election to these states will start from April 4thand will continue till the first week of May. The counting of votes will take place on May 13th. The following is the details of the election schedule as announced by the Election Commission of India.Assam – 4thand 11thAprilKerala, Tamilnadu and Puducherry – 13thAprilWest Bengal – 18thAprilIn West Bengal, the election will be held in five phases. Meanwhile, Election Commission of India has agreed to increase the expenses for the candidates going for the Assembly polls. For the assembly elections, the hike has been made to Rs 16 lakhs from Rs 10 lakhs. Chiek Election Commissioner Quraishi has said that ration cards will be acceptable for voting purpose.Moreover,