Goa, Nov. 18 -- The upcoming Zilla Panchayat elections in Goa are likely to be deferred by a week, with the polls now expected to take place on Saturday, December 20. Sources indicate that the State Election Commission (SEC) is considering the revised schedule and is expected to take a formal decision later today.

The postponement, if confirmed, will shift the electoral timeline for several constituencies where preparations are already underway. Officials said the updated notification will clarify the revised deadlines for nominations, scrutiny, and campaigning.

A final announcement from the SEC is awaited, following which the election machinery will realign its arrangements.

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