Haryana BJP urges EC to defer assembly election, cites holidays around poll date

The Haryana BJP asked the Election Commission to delay the October 1 Assembly elections, citing concerns about low voter turnout due to surrounding holidays. The party argued that extended holidays might prompt people to take vacations, negatively impacting voter participation. The commission received the request and will review it. The election was initially scheduled for October 1, with results due on October 4, and the current assembly term ending November 3.