Maharashtra polls later, J&K security among reasons: CEC Rajiv Kumar

He said the requirement of forces in J&K was “higher” so the EC decided to hold only two polls at a time. He added that the work of updating the voters’ list in Maharashtra had been affected by the rains. The publication of the electoral roll has been postponed in Maharashtra from August 20 to August 30.

“Depending on the requirement of forces, which is on a higher tone in J&K, we have decided to hold two elections together. We cannot announce another electio … when it is ongoing. There are other factors too. There was rain in Maharashtra. The BLOs are yet to complete their work and there are many festivals which we have to consider when making the schedule, like Ganesh festival, Pitru Paksha, Navratri and Diwali,” said the CEC. The CEC also said that all 47 by-elections, including for Wayanad Lok Sabha seat, will be held together when the environment and weather conditions permit.