Guwahati, March 16 -- Congress leader Pawan Khera urged the Election Commission of India (ECI) to take local sensitivities into account while announcing poll schedules, raising concerns over the upcoming polls in Kerala coinciding with Easter.

Speaking to ANI on the announcement of Assembly Election dates in five regions, Khera said the commission should have consulted stakeholders before finalising the schedule. "Such decisions should be taken with sensitivity. In Kerala, there is an issue. Easter is coming in just 23 days. So the election commission should do widespread consultations with all the stakeholders before announcing these dates, because the local sensibilities have to be respected," he said.

Khera further questioned the Spe...