Arunachal and Sikkim Assembly Elections: ECI changes counting date to June 2 from June 4
First Published: 17th March, 2024 16:29 IST
However, there shall be no change in respect of schedule for the parliamentary constituencies of Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim.
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has revised the dates for counting of votes for the legislative assembly elections of Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim to June 2 from June 4.
As per a notification issued by the ECI, the term of both the legislative assemblies would be ending on June 2 and according to Article 324, Article 172(1) of the Constitution of India and Section 15 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, it is necessary for the ECI to conduct the elections before the cessation of their respective terms.
Hence, the ECI has decided to modify the date for counting.
However, there shall be no change in respect of schedule for the parliamentary constituencies of Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim.
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