- The Bishnoi community has been observing a centuries-old practice in remembrance of their Guru Jambheshwar.
- The All India Bishnoi Mahasabha had apprised the Election Commission (EC) on mass movement of members of the Bishnoi community from Haryana to Rajasthan to participate in the centuries-old Asoj Amavasya festival.
- The festival falls on October 1 this year. The earlier voting date would have denied a chance to vote to numerous people and would have led to a fall in voter turnout.
- The Mahasabha has said numerous families from Punjab, Rajasthan and Haryana observe the tradition of visiting Mukam village in Rajasthan during Amavasya in the month of “Asoj” for generations.
- The EC has often adjusted election dates to respect the sentiments of various communities.
