The Election Commission of India (ECI) revised the Haryana Assembly polling date from October 1 to October 5, and moved the vote counting for both Jammu and Kashmir and Haryana Assemblies from October 4 to October 8.
This decision was made to respect the traditions of the Bishnoi community, which celebrates Asoj Amavasya in remembrance of Guru Jambheshwar. The Bishnoi community, particularly from Sirsa, Fatehabad, and Hisar, will be traveling to Rajasthan on poll day, impacting their voting rights. The ECI received a request from the All India Bishnoi Mahasabha, Bikaner, to reschedule the date due to the community’s festival.
Q:The Election Commission of India rescheduled the polling date for the Haryana Assembly elections to honor the traditions of which community?
A) Sikh
B) Bishnoi
C) Jain
D) Christian
Answer: B) Bishnoi
The Election Commission of India (ECI) revised the Haryana Assembly polling date from October 1 to October 5, and moved the vote counting for both Jammu and Kashmir and Haryana Assemblies from October 4 to October 8.
