He said the counting of votes will take place on May 4.
The Election Commission of India on Sunday announced polling dates for four states-Assam, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala-and the Union Territory of Puducherry.
Speaking at the press conference, announcing the dates, Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar said, " Electors of Assam, Kerala, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu and West Bengal. During the past few days, the Commission visited all the poll-bound states to review the preparedness for the ensuing Assembly elections."
He said 17.4 crore electors are expected to cast their votes in the upcoming polls.
Kumar said: "The Commission is committed to ensuring free, fair, transparent and peaceful elections."
West Bengal:
Phase 1: 152: April 23
Phase 2: 142: April 29
Counting: May 4