Gujarat Polls: Although the calendar for the two states is typically released at the same time, the Election Commission today omitted Gujarat when announcing the dates for the Himachal Pradesh elections.
Given that both of the assemblies’ tenure expire within the next six months, it was unexpected that the dates for the much anticipated Gujarat elections had not been announced. In these circumstances, the dates of the state elections are announced all at once, and the outcomes are released the same day.
Responding to inquiries, Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar stated that no regulations had been broken.
“Between the conclusion of the two states’ assemblies, there is a 40-day pause. In accordance with the regulations, there must be at least 30 days in order for one result to have no bearing on another “Mr. Kumar informed journalists.
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Gujarat’s legislative session finishes on February 18 and Himachal Pradesh’s on January 8. Both states are led by the BJP.
“There are many variables, such as the weather. We want the Himachal elections to take place before the arrival of snow, he said, adding that the Commission has consulted with “a number of stakeholders.” “.
The election head continued his explanation by saying that Himachal Pradesh will be subject to the Model Code of Conduct for 57 days rather than 70.
Given the abnormally long delay between voting and outcomes in Himachal Pradesh, many questioned this defence. The state holds elections on November 12 and announces the results on December 8—nearly a month later.
The extended pause led to rumours that the Election Commission was keeping a window open to announce Gujarat elections shortly and had just postponed the announcement – for reasons unknown – and that the votes may still be counted on the same day.
When asked if ballots from Gujarat might also be counted on December 8, the Chief Election Commissioner responded, “When we come for Gujarat, we will tell you this.”
The announcement of the elections in the two states was only ever dissociated once before, in 2017. Gujarat held two rounds of voting, on December 9 and 14, while Himachal Pradesh held its election on November 9. However, both outcomes were announced on December 18.
Congress’ Allegations
The opposition Congress has charged the BJP with attempting to extend the amount of time until the code of conduct took effect in order to implement initiatives and projects.
The incumbent party in Gujarat, the home state of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is being challenged this time by Arvind Kejriwal’s Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), which is vigorously campaigning to increase its national profile following its massive victory in Punjab earlier this year.
Instead of a much diminished Congress, Arvind Kejriwal asserts that his party is the principal adversary of the BJP. This month, BJP leader JP Nadda, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, and PM Modi all paid visits to Gujarat to bolster the party’s reelection campaign.
“The obvious reason for doing this is to allow the PM more time to make some big promises and hold more inaugurations. Not at that unexpected, “Jairam Ramesh, a leader in the Congress.
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