MUMBAI: With the Election Commission of India saying election dates for Jammu and Kashmir and Haryana however not for Maharashtra on Friday, the speak in political circles in Mumbai is that the meeting elections within the state are more likely to be held solely after Diwali, i.e., after November 2. The brand new authorities in Maharashtra needs to be shaped earlier than November 26, the day the tenure of the present authorities ends.
On Friday, Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar cited safety considerations in J&Okay as the first purpose for Maharashtra elections being deferred however added that the updating of the voter record was delayed on account of the monsoon season.The state, he stated, can be within the midst of “vital cultural and non secular observances together with Ganesh Chaturthi, Pitru Paksha and Diwali, which might complicate the electoral course of if polls are held instantly.”
Sources within the ruling social gathering stated it was essential to make sure Janmashthami and the Ganesh pageant went off and not using a hitch. Then there’s Pitru Paksha when individuals bear in mind their departed ones and no auspicious work is taken up. “Navratri is a busy season after which Dussera, which shall be adopted by Diwali. Festivities finish on November 2, and the election marketing campaign will be taken up from November 3,” sources stated.
The MVA hit out on the authorities and EC. Opposition chief Vijay Wadettiwar stated there’s a risk elections shall be held in November. The political ambiance within the state is in favour of MVA, he stated, and thus the federal government is “conspiring” to create instability within the state and win elections. “In the course of the Lok Sabha elections, a significant accident occurred, and so the Ladki Bahin scheme was introduced to enhance the state of affairs. By pushing elections additional, instability is being created within the state,” he stated. Aaditya Thackeray stated in a social media put up, “For all that speak of “one nation, one election”, the Totally Compromised Fee (aka Election Fee) states “constraint on safety forces” as a purpose to not maintain elections in Maharashtra, with simultaneous elections in J&Okay.”
On Friday, Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar cited safety considerations in J&Okay as the first purpose for Maharashtra elections being deferred however added that the updating of the voter record was delayed on account of the monsoon season.The state, he stated, can be within the midst of “vital cultural and non secular observances together with Ganesh Chaturthi, Pitru Paksha and Diwali, which might complicate the electoral course of if polls are held instantly.”
Sources within the ruling social gathering stated it was essential to make sure Janmashthami and the Ganesh pageant went off and not using a hitch. Then there’s Pitru Paksha when individuals bear in mind their departed ones and no auspicious work is taken up. “Navratri is a busy season after which Dussera, which shall be adopted by Diwali. Festivities finish on November 2, and the election marketing campaign will be taken up from November 3,” sources stated.
The MVA hit out on the authorities and EC. Opposition chief Vijay Wadettiwar stated there’s a risk elections shall be held in November. The political ambiance within the state is in favour of MVA, he stated, and thus the federal government is “conspiring” to create instability within the state and win elections. “In the course of the Lok Sabha elections, a significant accident occurred, and so the Ladki Bahin scheme was introduced to enhance the state of affairs. By pushing elections additional, instability is being created within the state,” he stated. Aaditya Thackeray stated in a social media put up, “For all that speak of “one nation, one election”, the Totally Compromised Fee (aka Election Fee) states “constraint on safety forces” as a purpose to not maintain elections in Maharashtra, with simultaneous elections in J&Okay.”
