The government has initiated the process to notify the dates of the seven-phase Lok Sabha elections by sending the Election Commission's recommendation to President Droupadi Murmu. The first notification is set for March 20, with the first phase of polls on April 19 in 102 seats. The Cabinet meeting recommended the President to issue the notifications for the different phases. The EC's recommendation on issuing notifications is routed through the Union Cabinet as the President works on the aid and advice of the Union Council of Ministers.
