Why is Delhi assembly election scheduled on Wednesday? CEC Rajiv Kumar explains

 

Why is Delhi assembly election scheduled on Wednesday? CEC Rajiv Kumar explains

Delhi election dates: Voting will be held in all 70 constituencies on February 5, and counting of votes will take place on February 8.

While announcing the Delhi assembly election schedule, Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar said that like Maharshtra Polls, the voting will take place on a Wednesday.

“Date of polling is February 5 and counting is on 8. Again, we have deliberately kept voting on a Wednesday. We think all Delhi voters should cast their votes. Like Maharashtra, we have scheduled voting on a Wednesday. Entire election process after counting will be complete by February 10,” the CEC said.

According to the EC, the last date of filing nominations is January 17. The date for scrutiny of nominations is January 18. While last date for withdrawal of candidature is January 20.

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January 07, 2025 at 07:12PM