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Summary
The legal framework should provide that elections are held within a reasonable period after they are called.
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The Election Calendar and Enjoyment of Rights
Criteria
The legal framework provided for regular elections and should require that they are held within a reasonable time period after they are called.
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The constitutional and legal framework should: provide that elections are held not fewer than 45 days and not more than 90 days from the call of the election date.