The Election Commission on Wednesday announced a two-phase schedule for Gujarat Assembly Elections, while Himachal Pradesh will go to polls in a single phase.

Addressing a press conference here, Chief Election Commissioner VS Sampath said that Gujarat will have two-phase polls on December 13 and 17.

According to the CEC, Himachal Pradesh will have single-phase polling on November 04. Counting of votes in both the states will be held on December 20.

With the announcement of poll dates, the model code of conduct has come into effect in both the states.

Detailed poll schedule:

Gujarat:

First Phase:

Issue of Notification: November 17
Last date for filing nominations: November 24
Scrutiny of nomination: November 26
Last date for withdrawal of nomination: November 28
Date of polling: December 13
Date of counting: December 20

Second Phase:

Issue of Notification: November 23
Last date for filing nominations: November 30
Scrutiny of nomination: December 01
Last date for withdrawal of nomination: December 03
Date of polling: December 17
Date of counting: December 20

Himachal Pradesh:

Issue of Notification: October 10
Last date for filing nominations: October 17
Scrutiny of nomination: October 18
Last date for withdrawal of nomination: October 20
Date of polling: November 04
Date of counting: December 20