Guwahati, March 18 -- The counting dates of both Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim which is slated to happen on June 4 have now been revised to June 2, said the Election Commission of India (ECI) in a notification.

The notification reads, "ECI is to conduct election to Legislative Assemblies of Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim before the cessation of their terms, in exercise of the powers conferred upon under Article 324 read with Article 172(1) of the Constitution of India and Section 15 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951. The term of house of both the Legislative Assemblies of Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim is due to expire on 02.06.2024."

The polling will take place on April 19 in both these states.

The Election Commission making th...