UP elections begin on Jan 21; voting to be held in five phases

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Elections to Union Parishads will begin on January 21 and be held in five phases.

Election Commissioner Brigadier General Abul Fazal Mohammad Sanaullah announced the schedule on Monday (October 12).

According to the election commissioner, voting will take place in five phases: first phase on January 21, second on February 4, third on April 29, fourth on May 13 and fifth phase on May 27.

The phased schedule will determine the timeline for elections to the local government bodies across the country.

The announcement comes as the Election Commission moves forward with preparations for the upcoming Union Parishad elections.