Haryana

• 02 Sep 2024

Election Commission Postponed Haryana Assembly Elections

Why in News?

Recently, on August 31st, 2024, the Election Commission of India (ECI) revised the polling day for the Haryana Assembly elections from October 1 to October 5.

Key Points

• Date Change Decision: The Election Commission of India (ECI) revised the polling date for the Haryana Assembly elections from October 1 to October 5, 2024, and moved the counting date from October 4 to October 8 for both Jammu and Kashmir and Haryana assemblies.
• Reason for Change: The date revision was made to accommodate the Bishnoi community’s Asoj Amavasya festival, allowing them to participate in the festival and exercise their voting rights.
  • Asoj Amavasya is a significant festival observed primarily by the Bishnoi community. It involves the remembrance of their Guru Jambheshwar and is celebrated annually during the month of Asoj.
• Community Representation: The decision followed a representation from the All India Bishnoi Mahasabha, highlighting the tradition of Bishnoi families traveling to Rajasthan for their annual festival, which coincides with the original polling date i.e October 2^nd.