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BJP has raised a valid point when it talks about prolonged holidays around polling date (October 1) which may adversely affect the overall voting, mainly in semi-urban/urban areas of Haryana. However, it is up the ECI to accept its plea or otherwise.
BJP has raised a valid point when it talks about prolonged holidays around polling date (October 1) which may adversely affect the overall voting, mainly in semi-urban/urban areas of Haryana. However, it is up the ECI to accept its plea or otherwise.