Lok Sabha dates clash with Ramzan, Muslim cleric requests change in schedule

Muslim leaders point out the fact that the dates of Lok Sabha Elections 2019 are clashing with Ramzan. This would lead to problems. Khalid Rasheed Mahali said that polling during Ramzan will trouble people and hence requested Election Commission to tweak the schedule.10 lakhs polling stations to be set up for Lok Sabha polls against nine lakhs in 2014. 1st phase polling to be held on 11th April, 2nd phase on 18th April, 3rd phase on 23rd April, 4th phase polling to be held on 29th April, 5th phase polling on 6th May, 6th phase polling on 12th May, 7th phase 19th May. Counting of all phases on 23rd May.