A graphic showing the schedule of the Lok Sabha elections of 2019 has gone viral with the false claim that it shows the dates of the impending assembly elections in West Bengal.
The graphic was shared with the caption that said, “West Bengal Election Dates”. It was titled, “West Bengal Election Dates: State to vote in 7 phases from April 1 to May 19 Year – 2021”.
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It went on to list the names of the constituencies alongside the dates and phases. The graphic also states that counting of the votes would take place on May 23 this year. The Press Information Bureau has clarified that no such announcement has been made by the Election Commission.