 "Election Date Shifted to Honor Bishnoi Festival and Protect Voting Rights")
The Election Commission of India has postponed the Haryana assembly election date from October 1 to October 5, 2024. This change honors the Bishnoi community’s long-standing festival, commemorating Guru Jambheshwar, which occurs on October 2. Thousands of Bishnoi families from regions like Punjab, Rajasthan, and Haryana travel to their native village for this annual celebration, and holding the elections on the original date would have affected their voting rights. The vote counting for both Jammu and Kashmir and Haryana assembly polls will also move from October 4 to October 8. The decision comes after a request from the All India Bishnoi Mahasabha, recognizing the importance of community traditions alongside electoral participation.
The Election Commission of India has recently announced a change in the date for the Haryana Assembly elections, moving it from October 1 to October 5, 2024. This decision was made to honor the annual festival of the Bishnoi community, which commemorates Guru Jambheshwar. The counting of votes for both Haryana and Jammu and Kashmir will now take place on October 8 instead of October 4.
The adjustment comes after the Election Commission received a request from the All India Bishnoi Mahasabha, highlighting that many families from Punjab, Rajasthan, and Haryana travel to their home village of Mukam in Rajasthan to celebrate this significant festival. This year, the festival coincides with October 2, which would have affected the ability of thousands of Bishnoi families in districts like Sirsa, Fatehabad, and Hisar to exercise their voting rights.
By rescheduling the elections, the Election Commission aims to balance the long-standing traditions of the Bishnoi community with the democratic process, ensuring that all eligible voters can participate in the elections without conflict.
Keywords: Election Commission of India, Haryana Assembly elections, Bishnoi festival, voting rights, Guru Jambheshwar.
Last updated: August 31, 2024.
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Why were the Haryana Assembly polls rescheduled?
The Haryana Assembly polls were moved from October 1 to October 5 due to some necessary adjustments made by the Election Commission. -
When will the Haryana Assembly polls take place now?
The polls will now take place on October 5. -
Will the new date affect the voting process in any way?
No, the voting process will remain the same; only the date has changed. -
How can voters get information about their polling stations?
Voters can check their polling station details on the Election Commission’s website or through official announcements. - What should voters do if they have questions about the rescheduling?
Voters can contact the local election office or visit the Election Commission’s website for more information and help.
