The Election Commission on Saturday revised the polling day for Haryana from October 1 to October 5, and accordingly counting day for J&Ok and Haryana meeting elections from October 4 to October 8.
The choice has been taken to honour each the voting rights and the traditions of the Bishnoi neighborhood, which has upheld a centuries-old apply of collaborating within the Asoj Amavasya pageant celebration in remembrance of their Guru Jambheshwar, mentioned the EC
“Representations have been obtained from Nationwide Political Events, State Political Get together and All India Bishnoi Mahasabha relating to mass motion of individuals of Bishnoi neighborhood of Haryana to Rajasthan to take part in centuries outdated Asoj Amavasya pageant celebration.It might deny voting rights to giant variety of individuals and should result in scale back voters’ participation usually election to legislative meeting of Haryana. The Fee, having thought of these representations, has determined to alter the date of ballot just for Haryana from October 1 to October 5,” the ballot panel mentioned in an announcement.
The choice has been taken to honour each the voting rights and the traditions of the Bishnoi neighborhood, which has upheld a centuries-old apply of collaborating within the Asoj Amavasya pageant celebration in remembrance of their Guru Jambheshwar, mentioned the EC
“Representations have been obtained from Nationwide Political Events, State Political Get together and All India Bishnoi Mahasabha relating to mass motion of individuals of Bishnoi neighborhood of Haryana to Rajasthan to take part in centuries outdated Asoj Amavasya pageant celebration.It might deny voting rights to giant variety of individuals and should result in scale back voters’ participation usually election to legislative meeting of Haryana. The Fee, having thought of these representations, has determined to alter the date of ballot just for Haryana from October 1 to October 5,” the ballot panel mentioned in an announcement.
No modifications have been made to polling dates in Jammu and Kashmir, the place voting can be held in three phases on September 18, September 25 and October 1.
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