During a press conference, the Chief Election Commissioner announced that the Haryana Assembly Elections 2024 will take place in a single phase in October 2024. Meanwhile, the Jammu & Kashmir Assembly Elections 2024 will start in September 2024.
Schools, colleges, and other educational institutions in both states will be closed on designated polling days.The Chief Election Commissioner emphasised that the election dates were carefully chosen to ensure a short polling period. Furthermore, Fridays and Mondays were intentionally avoided to avoid the formation of a long weekend. Here’s an overview of the important dates.
J&K and Haryana schools closed on these dates due to Assembly Elections 2024: Check full list of holidays
Detailed Election Schedule for Jammu & Kashmir Assembly Elections 2024
The Jammu & Kashmir Assembly Elections 2024 will be conducted in three phases, covering all Assembly Constituencies (ACs) in the region. The first phase, involving 24 ACs, will start with the Gazette Notification on Tuesday, August 20, 2024. The second phase, covering 26 ACs, will begin with the notification on Thursday, August 29, 2024, and the third phase, including 40 ACs, will start with the notification on Thursday, September 5, 2024.
Nominations for each phase must be submitted by the following dates: August 27, 2024, for Phase I, September 5, 2024, for Phase II, and September 12, 2024, for Phase III. Scrutiny of nominations will be done the next day, and candidates can withdraw until August 30, September 9, and September 17, respectively.
The polling dates are scheduled as follows: Phase I on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, Phase II on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, and Phase III on Tuesday, October 1, 2024. The counting of votes for all three phases will occur on Friday, October 4, 2024. The entire process is expected to be completed by Sunday, October 6, 2024.
Detailed Election Schedule for Haryana Assembly Elections 2024
The Haryana Assembly Elections 2024 will be held across all 90 Assembly Constituencies (ACs) in the state. The election process kicks off with the issuance of the Gazette Notification on Thursday, September 5, 2024. Candidates must submit their nominations by Thursday, September 12, 2024, and the scrutiny will be conducted on Friday, September 13, 2024. Candidates can withdraw their nominations until Monday, September 16, 2024.
Voting across all 90 constituencies is scheduled for Tuesday, October 1, 2024, with the vote counting set for Friday, October 4, 2024. The entire election process, including the formation of the new state government, is expected to be completed by Thursday, October 6, 2024.
Why are schools closed during elections?
Schools are often closed during elections because they serve as polling stations. The closure ensures a smooth voting process by providing sufficient space for voters, election officials, and equipment. Additionally, it helps maintain a safe environment for students, as the increased foot traffic and public activity around school premises could cause disruptions. This is why Haryana Election School Holidays and J&K Election School Holidays are commonly observed during these times.