EC defers bypolls in UP, Punjab, Kerala
The New Indian Express|November 05, 2024
Instead of Nov 13, bypolls to 14 constituencies to take place on Nov 20, says poll panel; Festival rush cited
MUKESH RANJAN
EC defers bypolls in UP, Punjab, Kerala

THE Election Commission of India (ECI) issued an order on Monday rescheduling the poll date in 14 Assembly constituencies in three states -- Kerala, Punjab and Uttar Pradesh -- to November 20 following "large-scale social, cultural and religious engagements" of people from various communities. The by-elections were earlier scheduled for November 13.

According to the EC order, the Assembly constituencies, where the polling has been postponed to November 20, include Palakkad in Kerala; Dera Baba Nanak, Chabbewal, Gidderbaha, Barnala in Punjab; and Meerapur, Kundarki, Ghaziabad, Khair, Karhal, Sishamau, Phulpur, Katehari and Majhawan in Uttar Pradesh.

Most political parties, including the Congress, BJP, BSP and the RLD and a few other social organisations made representations to the ECI and requested for change in the poll schedule.

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