Haryana Assembly Election 2024: Voting Date Rescheduled After BJP, INLD Requests

The decision was made after both parties raised concerns about the original date, citing logistical and administrative challenges.

By Gaurav Santosh Updated: Aug 31, 2024, 19:05 IST

CHANDIGARH — The Election Commission of India has rescheduled the voting date for the upcoming Haryana Assembly Election from October 1 to October 5, 2024, following requests from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Indian National Lok Dal (INLD). The decision was made after both parties raised concerns about the original date, citing logistical and administrative challenges.

The new date, October 5, will now be the day when voters across Haryana head to the polls to elect their representatives. The shift in the voting schedule is expected to provide more time for electoral preparations and ensure a smoother election process.

The Haryana Assembly Election is a critical event, with major political parties, including the BJP, Congress, and INLD, vying for control of the state's legislative assembly. The election is being closely watched as a bellwether for the upcoming national elections.

The Election Commission emphasized that the new date will not affect the overall timeline of the election process, including the counting of votes and the announcement of results. All political parties have been advised to adjust their campaign schedules accordingly.

As the election date approaches, the political climate in Haryana is heating up, with parties intensifying their campaigns to win over voters in the state.

Key Points:

Voting date rescheduled from October 1 to October 5, 2024.
Decision followed requests from BJP and INLD.
The election is seen as a key indicator for the national political landscape.

The revised date is expected to provide sufficient time for all stakeholders to prepare, ensuring a fair and efficient election process in Haryana.