Elections 2024: ECI Shifts Haryana Voting Date, Assembly Polls’ Result Date — Check New Schedul
The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Saturday revised the polling date for the Haryana Assembly elections from October 1 to October 5, 2024. Consequently, the counting day for both the Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) and Haryana Assembly elections has been moved from October 4 to October 8, 2024.
The ECI's decision aims to respect the traditions of the Bishnoi community, who celebrate the Asoj Amavasya festival in memory of their Guru Jambheshwar. The ECI's press note stated, “The Election Commission of India had announced the schedule for the General Election to the Legislative Assembly of Jammu and Kashmir and Haryana vide Press Note No.ECI/PN/128/2024 dated 16th August, 2024 wherein the date of poll for J&K (Phase-3) and Haryana was fixed on 1st October, 2024 (Tuesday), date of Co...