Haryana poll advancement: Election Commission reserves order

BJP and INLD argue that a long weekend would deter and dampen voting spirit

Tribune News Service

Updated At : 06:04 PM Aug 27, 2024 IST

“BJP is anxious of losing and is making excuses,” JJP’s Dushyant Chautala said. File Photo

Haryana, August 27

The Full Election Commission on Tuesday reserved orders on BJP and INLD’s demand to advance Haryana elections beyond October 1. The BJP and INLD have argued that a long weekend would deter and dampen voting spirit.

Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar and election commissioners Dhananjay Kumar and SS Sandhu met to discuss the issue and have reserved orders.

Meanwhile, JJP and Azad Samaj Party have said there was no need to further advance the elections of Haryana.

“BJP is anxious of losing and is making excuses,” JJP’s Dushyant Chautala said.