BJP cites long weekend, says defer October 1 Haryana assembly election
BJP and INLD requested the Election Commission to defer the Oct 1 assembly polls in Haryana, citing concerns over low voter turnout due to an extended holiday weekend. BJP’s Mohanlal Badoli and INLD’s Abhay Chautala pointed out that many voters might miss the election. Congress leaders criticized the request, claiming it was due to BJP’s fear of defeat.