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Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 2 in UP: Schools and colleges to remain shut tomorrow in Noida and these constituencies

Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 2 in UP: Schools and colleges to remain shut tomorrow in Noida and these constituencies

TOI Education / Updated: Apr 25, 2024, 13:05 IST

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General Elections 2024's first phase included Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and West Bengal. Election Commission announced a seven-phase timetable. Schools close for security during elections.

Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 2 in UP: Schools and colleges to remain shut tomorrow in Noida and these constituencies

The country recently underwent its first phase of General Elections 2024 on April 19th and covered several states, including Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal, the North Eastern states, and others.
Earlier, the Election Commission of India has announced the timetable for the ongoing General Elections of 2024. The election will be held in seven phases over nearly three months.

Schools in these constituencies will remain closed tomorrow, April 26

Schools and colleges in Uttar Pradesh will be closed during Phase 2 of the Lok Sabha elections 2024 in these eight (8) constituencies, on April 26, Friday.

The list includes major cities and areas such as Meerut, Ghaziabad, Gautam Buddh Nagar (Noida):

CONSTITUENCIES

Amroha

Meerut

Baghpat

Ghaziabad

Gautam Buddha Nagar

Bulandshahr

Aligarh

Mathura

Here are a few reasons why classes in schools and colleges are suspended on the day of the election:

Schools and colleges are closed during elections to ensure a smooth democratic process.
Closure on polling day improves security for students and staff, particularly in areas where there are election-related security concerns.
Many educational institutions serve as polling stations during elections, so closing them aids logistical planning.
Closing schools and colleges during elections reduces distractions from political activities and campaigning, allowing students to concentrate on their studies once classes resume.

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