Assembly elections in five states including Punjab and Uttar Pradesh, Goa, Manipur and Uttarakhand commenced on February 4 and will go on till March 8. The Election Commission has announced that counting for all states will be held on March 11. The elections assume significance as they come almost halfway through the tenure of the Prime Minister Narendra Modi's BJP-led government at the centre that came to power in 2014. Follow this live blog for latest updates to this crucial election.