The Election Commission has changed voting date in Haryana
New Delhi:
The Election Commission deferred the Haryana assembly election voting date to October 5 from 1 to ensure a centuries-old festival of the Bishnoi community can be held with community members’ full participation. Votes will be counted on October 8.
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The Bishnoi community has been observing a centuries-old practice in remembrance of their Guru Jambheshwar.
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The All India Bishnoi Mahasabha had apprised the Election Commission (EC) on mass movement of members of the Bishnoi community from Haryana to Rajasthan to participate in the centuries-old Asoj Amavasya festival.
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The festival falls on October 1 this year. The earlier voting date would have denied a chance to vote to numerous people and would have led to a fall in voter turnout.
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The Mahasabha has said numerous families from Punjab, Rajasthan and Haryana observe the tradition of visiting Mukam village in Rajasthan during Amavasya in the month of “Asoj” for generations.
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The EC has often adjusted election dates to respect the sentiments of various communities.
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