EC is unable to conduct elections simultaneously even in four or five states because of security, logistics and local conditions. Hence the compulsion to conduct elections in multi phases. Simultaneous elections for Parliament and assemblies seem to be a distant dream
The states of Assam, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu and Kerala and the UT of Puducherry go for polls in April. Though the election dates were announced by the EC only on 26 February, the campaign had started months ahead, especially in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal. The governments have also been coming out with massive advertisements in the media, projecting the achievements of the parties in power and also with liberal sops for vast sections of voters.
