New Delhi: The Election Commission (EC) yesterday announced elections in Himachal Pradesh, but held off on making an announcement for Gujarat. Voting for the 68-seat Himachal Pradesh Assembly will take place on Nov.9 and the results will be declared on Dec.18.
It will be a big test for the incumbent Congress, just as its principal political rival, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), will be looking to wrest power and expand its national electoral footprint in the northern State.






