Election Commission Reschedules Haryana Assembly Polls to Honor Bishnoi Community Festival

The Election Commission has postponed the Haryana assembly elections to October 5, following a request from the Bishnoi community. This change honors a centuries-old festival that falls on October 2. Consequently, the counting of votes for both Jammu and Kashmir and Haryana will now occur on October 8.

The Election Commission has shifted the Haryana assembly election dates from October 1 to October 5, citing the centuries-old Bishnoi festival as the reason.

The decision was made to respect the traditions of the Bishnoi community while ensuring their voting rights are preserved.

Counting of votes for both Jammu and Kashmir and Haryana will now take place on October 8, following the postponement to accommodate the festival.

(With inputs from agencies.)