Haryana BJP seeks postponement of state's Assembly elections due to potential lower voter turnout.

Haryana BJP seeks postponement of state's Assembly elections scheduled for October 1, citing potential lower voter turnout due to holidays before and after the election date, which may lead to people taking vacations. Haryana's Chief Electoral Officer, Pankaj Agarwal, confirmed receiving the BJP's communication and forwarded it to the Election Commission. The Congress and Jannayak Janta Party demand the elections be held as per schedule, accusing the BJP of accepting defeat by seeking postponement.

August 24, 2024
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