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Census may advance 2027 polls in five states
NDTV··16 Jun
NDTV reported that 2027 Assembly elections in Goa, Punjab, Manipur, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand could be advanced by weeks or months if the Election Commission needs to avoid overlap with the second phase of the Census.
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What It Means For You
- Voters in five states may face elections earlier than expected.
- Census and election schedules both depend heavily on government staff.
- Any date change will be politically sensitive even if logistically driven.
What's Happening
- EC may factor Census timing into 2027 poll schedules.
- No formal early-poll proposal exists yet.
- The second Census phase begins in February 2027.
Affected States
- Goa, Manipur and Punjab terms end in March 2027.
- Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand terms end in May 2027.
- Poll dates could be advanced by weeks or months if needed.
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