Announcement : Election Commission generally announces the schedule of election a few weeks before the formal process set in motion. The model code of conduct for guidance of candidates and political parties immediately comes into effect after such announcement. Notification : The formal process of election starts with notification. After notification, candidates can start filing their nominations. This is at least 23 days before the polling. Last date of Nomination : This is generally a week after the Notification date. This means candidates get one week for them to be nominated. Scrutiny of Nomination : This is done the next day of the last day of nomination. Last day of withdrawal of Candidate : This is generally 2-3 days after the scrutiny of nomination. Campaigning : A candidate gets at least 2 weeks for campaigning. He must stop campaigning before 48 hours of polling. Polling : This is generally 3-4 weeks after the notification. This is after at least 23 day...