New Delhi, October 11: The Election Commission on Wednesday changed the date of polling for the Rajasthan assembly elections from November 23 to November 25 citing "large-scale" weddings and social engagements. In a statement, the EC said the decision was taken following representations made by various parties and social organisations for a change of the date of poll "considering large-scale wedding/social engagements on that day (November 23) which may cause inconvenience to large number of people, various logistic issues and may lead to reduced voters participation during poll". Rajasthan Assembly Election 2023 Date: EC Changes Date of Polling for Rajasthan Vidhan Sabha Elections, Check New Schedule Here
"The Commission, having considered these factors and representations, has decided to change the date of poll from 23rd November, 2023 (Thursday) to 25th November, 2023 (Saturday)," it added. The counting of votes will take place as scheduled on December 3, along with the same for four other state assembly polls. Rajasthan Assembly Election 2023: BJP Springs Surprise by Fielding 29 Fresh Faces out of 41 Candidates in First List in State
EC Revises Date of Polling for Rajasthan Vidhan Sabha Election
ECI changes the date of Assembly poll in Rajasthan to 25th November from 23rd November; Counting of votes on 3rd December pic.twitter.com/lG1eYPJ4Hg
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The poll panel announced the assembly poll schedule for Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Telangana and Mizoram on Monday.