India sets dates for April-May general poll

India will vote in a general election between April 16 and May 13, election officials said on Monday, kicking off a mammoth process in which 714 million people will be able to cast their votes in the world’s largest democracy.

The Election Commission said counting of votes will take place on May 16. The main battle will be between the Congress-led coalition and the leading Opposition Bloc, headed by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

Reuters