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Decoding the polls in five states: The issues, the stakes and the odds
The Election Commission has announced the dates for state elections in five states, which are seen as the semi-finals for the next Lok Sabha elections in India. The voting will take place between November 7 and November 30, with the results being declared on December 3. The elections are expected to be a test of popularity for the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Congress party. The results may have an impact on the campaign for the Lok Sabha elections next year.