Haryana polls pushed to Oct 5, votes to be counted on Oct 8 along with J&K

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has rescheduled the Haryana polling day from October 1 to October 5, 2024, following representations from the All India Bishnoi Mahasabha regarding the Asoj Amavasya festival. Counting for assembly elections in both Jammu & Kashmir and Haryana has also been moved from October 4 to October 8, 2024. The ECI has a history of adjusting poll dates to accommodate cultural and religious events, as seen in past elections. The BJP welcomed the move, while opposition...