<p>The Election Commission today revised the poll dates of Rajasthan to November 25 from November 23, following several requests from social and relgious organisations from Rajasthan.</p><p>The day of November 23 coincides with a special Hindu occasion, called Dev Uthani Gyaras, considered auspicious for weddings. </p><p>Several devotees are also expected to visit temples on that day. Lakhs of devotees make it a religious practice to visit the famous temples including Srinathji near Udaipur, Govindeoji Temple in Jaipur and others on that day. It is said to be propitious for Sanatan Dharmis. </p><p>As <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/elections/rajasthan/50000-weddings-likely-to-take-place-in-rajasthan-on-polling-day-2719073">several thousand weddings</a> are scheduled on that day, organisations related with the wedding industry, transportation and even astrological organisations requested the Election Commission to change the dates. </p><p>Noting the requests and the consequent fallout of low voter turnout due to these social and religious engagements, the Election Commission decided to change the date to November 25.</p><p>In a statement, the EC said the decision was taken following representations made by various parties and social organisations for a change of the date of poll "considering large-scale wedding/social engagements on that day (November 23) which may cause inconvenience to large number of people, various logistic issues and may lead to reduced voters participation during poll".</p>.<p>"The Commission, having considered these factors and representations, has decided to change the date of poll from 23rd November, 2023 (Thursday) to 25th November, 2023 (Saturday)," it added.</p><p>The counting of votes will take place as scheduled on December 3, along with the same for four other state assembly polls.</p><p>The poll panel announced the assembly poll schedule for Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Telangana and Mizoram on Monday.</p><p><em>(With PTI inputs)</em></p>
<p>The Election Commission today revised the poll dates of Rajasthan to November 25 from November 23, following several requests from social and relgious organisations from Rajasthan.</p><p>The day of November 23 coincides with a special Hindu occasion, called Dev Uthani Gyaras, considered auspicious for weddings. </p><p>Several devotees are also expected to visit temples on that day. Lakhs of devotees make it a religious practice to visit the famous temples including Srinathji near Udaipur, Govindeoji Temple in Jaipur and others on that day. It is said to be propitious for Sanatan Dharmis. </p><p>As <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/elections/rajasthan/50000-weddings-likely-to-take-place-in-rajasthan-on-polling-day-2719073">several thousand weddings</a> are scheduled on that day, organisations related with the wedding industry, transportation and even astrological organisations requested the Election Commission to change the dates. </p><p>Noting the requests and the consequent fallout of low voter turnout due to these social and religious engagements, the Election Commission decided to change the date to November 25.</p><p>In a statement, the EC said the decision was taken following representations made by various parties and social organisations for a change of the date of poll "considering large-scale wedding/social engagements on that day (November 23) which may cause inconvenience to large number of people, various logistic issues and may lead to reduced voters participation during poll".</p>.<p>"The Commission, having considered these factors and representations, has decided to change the date of poll from 23rd November, 2023 (Thursday) to 25th November, 2023 (Saturday)," it added.</p><p>The counting of votes will take place as scheduled on December 3, along with the same for four other state assembly polls.</p><p>The poll panel announced the assembly poll schedule for Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Telangana and Mizoram on Monday.</p><p><em>(With PTI inputs)</em></p>