Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): This state election on November 17 clashes with a long weekend, raising concerns about a potential dip in voting percentage. Election Day coincides with the commencement of a chain of holidays extending from November 17 to 20. With Friday being the day of polling, the convergence of a coveted day off for working professionals could potentially sway voting percentages. For those professionals who ardently await the arrival of Friday, the prospect of an extended weekend comprising Election Day and the subsequent Saturday and Sunday opens up possibilities beyond the polling booth. Some individuals, eager for a break, may opt to utilise this incidental alignment of holidays to embark on a short trip with their families rather than…
