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Rajasthan Advances First Three Panchayat Election Phases
Rajasthan has changed some dates for its local elections.
The first three rounds of voting will happen one day earlier than planned.
The Election Commission said the change considered religious sentiments linked to Dhanteras.
People will vote for Zila Parishad and Panchayat Samiti members on October 22, October 28, November 3 and November 14.
Voting for Panch and Sarpanch posts will be on October 24, October 30, November 5 and November 16.
The dates for the fourth phase did not change.
Deputy Sarpanch elections in the first three phases will follow on October 25, October 31 and November 6.
The articles do not specify the year.
The Rajasthan State Election Commission advanced polling dates in the first three Panchayati Raj election phases by one day.
The Commission cited religious sentiments and public concerns surrounding Dhanteras.
Zila Parishad and Panchayat Samiti polls are scheduled for October 22, October 28, November 3 and November 14.
Panch and Sarpanch polls are scheduled for October 24, October 30, November 5 and November 16.
The fourth-phase dates remain unchanged; Deputy Sarpanch elections for the first three phases are set for October 25, October 31 and November 6.
- Who
- The Rajasthan State Election Commission and voters in the state's Panchayati Raj elections.
- What
- Polling dates in the first three election phases were advanced by one day; fourth-phase dates remain unchanged.
- Where
- Rajasthan, India.
- When
- The revised polling dates run from October 22 to November 16; the year is not stated.
- Why
- The Commission cited religious sentiments associated with Dhanteras; one report also mentions public concerns surrounding the festival.
Schedule adjustment
Reported impact
Reason for changing dates
Schedule adjustment
The Commission said it revised the schedule in view of religious sentiments associated with Dhanteras.
Reported impact
One report additionally described the decision as addressing public concerns surrounding Dhanteras; the articles provide no opposing position on the change.
Key facts
- Election
- Rajasthan Panchayati Raj elections
- Schedule change
- Polling in the first three phases advanced by one day
- Zila Parishad and Panchayat Samiti polling
- October 22, October 28, November 3 and November 14
- Panch and Sarpanch polling
- October 24, October 30, November 5 and November 16
- Deputy Sarpanch elections
- October 25, October 31 and November 6 for the first three phases
- Fourth phase
- Dates unchanged: November 14 for Zila Parishad and Panchayat Samiti; November 16 for Panch and Sarpanch
- Reason given
- Religious sentiments associated with Dhanteras; one report also cites public concerns surrounding it
Sources
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