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Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 13: Political parties in Kerala on Saturday requested the Electon Commission of India to conduct a single phase polling for the elections in the state, which are due in April-May.
Representatives of all political parties met a high-level EC delegation, held discussions and put forth their request.
The EC delegation, headed by Chief Election Commissioner Sunil Arora and Commissioners Sushil Chandra and Rajeev Kumar and other senior officials, arrived in the state on Friday to assess the poll preparedness in the state.
“We asked the ECI to conduct a single phase election before the Vishu festival. We sought a date before April 12,” Anathalavattom…