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1. In which state did the Election Commission of India revise poll dates to accommodate the Bishnoi community’s annual festival?
The Election Commission of India (ECI) revised the poll dates in Haryana to October 5, 2024, in response to the Bishnoi community’s request to accommodate their annual festival, which falls on the same date. This decision reflects the ECI's commitment to ensuring inclusive voting by preventing any conflict between the festival and the polling day. The change underscores the ECI's efforts to respect cultural and religious sentiments while upholding the democratic process, allowing all eligible voters in Haryana to participate in the election without hindrance.