The polling begins at 7 AM and concludes at 6 PM. Counting of votes will be held on October 19. Assembly elections in Maharashtra and Haryana have special meaning as this is for the first time after formation of BJP government that two states are going to polls. Stakes are to test the popularity of PM Narendra Modi at state level as wellas it was his image and far-reaching magic that helped Bharatiya Janata Party grab power at the Centre earlier this year.