Seven-phase election will mark Modi's departure from Centre in as many steps: Akhilesh

Seven-phase election will mark Modi's departure from Centre in as many steps: Akhilesh

Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday welcomed the Election Commission's decision to hold general election in seven phases, and said the duration will mark the seven-phase departure of the BJP from the Centre.

Polling is scheduled to be held on April 19, April 26, May 7, May 13, May 20, May 25, and June 1. Uttar Pradesh, which sends 80 members to the Lok Sabha, will vote in all the phases.

"The Election Commission's announcement is welcome. The seven-phase elections are actually the chronology of the seven-phase departure of the BJP government, which has become a symbol of sorrow, pain and oppression," Yadav said in a statement.