The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Sunday informed that it has rescheduled the date for counting of votes for Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim assembly elections to June 2 from June 4.
According to the poll panel, the decision was taken as the elections have to be wrapped up on or before June 2 when the term of the legislative assemblies of Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim expires.
“ECI is to conduct elections to the Legislative Assemblies of Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim before the cessation of their terms, in exercise of the powers conferred upon under Article 324 read with Article 172(1) of the Constitution of India and Section 15 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951. The term of house of both the Legislative Assemblies of Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim is due to expire on 02.06.2024,” the poll panel said in a statement.
The date of counting of votes was rescheduled from June 4 to June 2 and the date before which the elections will be completed from June 6 to June 2 as well. The two states will go to polls on April 19. “There shall be no change in respect of Schedule for Parliamentary Constituencies of Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim,” the poll panel said.
The counting for the Lok Sabha seats and Andhra Pradesh and Odisha Assembly polls will be held on June 4. The term of the Lok Sabha will expire on June 16.