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Muslim groups, political parties seek changes in Jharkhand poll date |
Muslim groups and political parties in Jharkhand have
requested the Election Commission of India (ECI) to change the date of the poll
from November 27, citing Bakr-Eid festival as the reason. The ECI has announced
a five-phase election schedule for the Jharkhand Assembly, which will be held
from November 27 to December 18, while Bakr-Eid falls on November 28. According
to reports, major parties in the State including, the Congress, the Rashtriya
Janata Dal (RJD), the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha
(JMM) are backing the Muslim groups’ request. Earlier, announcing the schedule,
Chief Election Commissioner Navin Chawla had said the Commission had prepared
the schedule after taking into consideration all relevant aspects. Polls will
be held on November 27, December 2, 8, 12, 18. In the first phase 30 constituencies
will vote, in the second phase 15 constituencies will go to the polls, in third
phase seven seats will vote, and 14 and 15 constituencies will vote in the fourth
and the fifth phase, respectively. Counting will be held on December 23. |
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