Poll process begins in Kerala

     Thiruvananthapuram: The poll process for the Assembly elections in Kerala starts today with the filing of nomination papers, for the 59 segments that will go to the first phase of polling on April 22. In the first phase, six southern districts -- Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthita, Alappuzha, Kottayam and Idukki will be covered. According to the information received from the office of the Chief Eelectoral Officer in Thiruvananthapuram, the last date of filing nominations is April 4. The scrutiny will be on the next day and the last date for withdrawal is April 7. The second phase of polling is scheduled on April 29. The phase will cover 66 segments spread over Ernakulam, Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode and Wayanad districts. Kannur and Kasrgode districts with 15 segments would go to polls on May 3 in the third and last phase. Counting will take place on May 11. The State is for the first time witnessing three-phase elections. Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) will be used in the States for the polls. The Central para-military forces will be deployed to maintain law and order and free and fair conduct of polls.

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