There will be seven-phase polls between February 10 and March 7 in five states – Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Uttarakhand, Manipur and Goa – setting the stage for an intense contest that will have a bearing on the standing and morale of important players in the build-up to the 2024 polls. Stay updated with TOI and get all the details on assembly election news, manifestos, candidates list and nomination dates.