J-K governor says state fully prepared to hold assembly polls
6 years ago

J-K governor says state fully prepared to hold assembly polls

Hindustan Times  

Jammu and Kashmir governor Satya Pal Malik said on Friday the administration was ready to hold assembly polls in the state but it was up to the Election Commission to take a call. The EC can hold Lok Sabha and assembly polls simultaneously,” he told reporters after the oath-taking ceremony of newly elected sarpanches in Jammu. Last November, the Election Commission had said elections in Jammu and Kashmir would be held within six months. On Tuesday, former chief minister Omar Abdullah said the assembly polls should be held “as soon as possible”.

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J&K Polls: Final Phase Of Voting In 40 Seats Begins, Sajjad Lone, 2 Former Deputy CMs In Fray
3 months, 2 weeks ago

J&K Polls: Final Phase Of Voting In 40 Seats Begins, Sajjad Lone, 2 Former Deputy CMs In Fray

ABP News  

The third and final phase of voting for the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections began at 7 am on Tuesday. Key Contenders In Final Phase Other Key candidates in this phase are People's Conference chairperson Sajjad Lone, who is contesting from two seats in Kupwara, and BJP's Devender Singh Rana contesting from the Nagrota seat. Other candidates are National Panthers …

Peaceful polling overall, 61 per cent turnout recorded in first phase of J-K polls, says EC
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Peaceful polling overall, 61 per cent turnout recorded in first phase of J-K polls, says EC

New Indian Express  

A voter turnout of more than 61 percent was recorded in the first phase of assembly polls covering 24 segments across seven districts in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday, the Election Commission said. Kishtwar district recorded the highest 80.14 percent polling followed by Doda and Ramban in the Chenab valley region of Jammu, the Election Commission said, quoting the latest …

Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections: Candidates make final push as campaigning for Phase 1 ends
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections: Candidates make final push as campaigning for Phase 1 ends

Hindustan Times  

Campaigning for the 24 assembly segments for Phase 1 of Jammu and Kashmir assembly polls, slated to be held on September 18, ended on Monday. While Union home minister Amit Shah held two rallies in Jammu division, former chief ministers Ghulam Nabi Azad, Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti held rallies in Doda, Anantnag and Pulwama districts. “We must realise that …

EC issues notification for Haryana Assembly polls and third phase of voting in J&K
4 months, 1 week ago

EC issues notification for Haryana Assembly polls and third phase of voting in J&K

The Hindu  

The Election Commission on Thursday issued a notification for Assembly polls in Haryana and the third and final phase of voting in Jammu and Kashmir. While the last date for withdrawal of candidature is September 16, the polling for the 90-member Haryana Assembly will be held on October 5 and the counting of votes will take place on October 8. …

EC Bans Exit Polls For J&K, Haryana Elections Till October 5
4 months, 1 week ago

EC Bans Exit Polls For J&K, Haryana Elections Till October 5

ABP News  

The Election Commission of India has banned the publication of exit polls for the assembly polls in Jammu and Kashmir and Haryana, where voting is set to take place on September 18. "The period between 7.00 A.M. on 18.09.2024 and 6.30 P.M. on 05.10.2024, as the period during which conducting and publishing or publicising exit poll by means of the …

J-K Assembly Polls: EC issues notification for 26 seats voting in phase 2 on September 25. Check full details here
4 months, 2 weeks ago

J-K Assembly Polls: EC issues notification for 26 seats voting in phase 2 on September 25. Check full details here

Live Mint  

The Election Commission of India on August 29 issued a notification for the filing of nomination papers by candidates for the second phase of the upcoming assembly in Jammu and Kashmir. As many as 26 seats will vote in the second phase of polling on September 25. {{^adFree}} {{/adFree}} The last date for filling nomination papers will be September 5, …

J&K Assembly Elections 2024: National Conference Announces First List of 18 Candidates
4 months, 2 weeks ago

J&K Assembly Elections 2024: National Conference Announces First List of 18 Candidates

The Hindu  

After its seat-sharing arrangement with the Congress was finalised, National Conference Monday issued its first list of 18 candidates for the first phase of the three-phased assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir. The NC announced the name of Ghulam Mohi-Ud-Din Mir from Rajpora, Showkat Hussain Ganie from Zainpora, Sheikh Mohammad Rafi from Shopian and former minister Sakina Ittoo from DH …

J-K Assembly elections 2024: Over 23 lakh voters eligible to cast vote in first phase of polls
4 months, 3 weeks ago

J-K Assembly elections 2024: Over 23 lakh voters eligible to cast vote in first phase of polls

India TV News  

J-K Assembly elections 2024: In the first phase of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly elections on September 18, over 23 lakh voters are eligible to cast their votes, which includes 1.23 lakh first-time voters, said the Chief Electoral Officer of Jammu and Kashmir, Pandurang K Pole. The polling will take place in 24 assembly constituencies across seven districts of …

J-K Assembly elections 2024: Engineer Rashid-led AIP releases first list of nine candidates
4 months, 3 weeks ago

J-K Assembly elections 2024: Engineer Rashid-led AIP releases first list of nine candidates

India TV News  

J-K Assembly elections 2024: The Awami Ittehad Party, led by incarcerated MP Sheikh Abdul Rashid, on Thursday released its first list of nine candidates for the first phase of assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir. Here's full list of candidates Abdul Qayoom Mir: Pampore Harbaksh Singh: Tral Sofi Iqbal: Pulwama Molvi Fayaz Wagay: Zainapora in Shopian Mohammad Arif Dar: DH …

J-K Assembly polls: Over 90,000 new voters added after special summary revision of photo electoral rolls
4 months, 3 weeks ago

J-K Assembly polls: Over 90,000 new voters added after special summary revision of photo electoral rolls

India TV News  

J-K Assembly elections 2024: Ahead of the upcoming assembly elections, Jammu and Kashmir has seen an increase of over 90,000 new voters following the completion of a special summary revision of photo electoral rolls, officials said. "With a focus on ensuring accuracy, inclusivity, and purity of electoral rolls, the mammoth Special Summary Revision exercise has been completed successfully in J-K," …

Assembly Elections 2024 Dates: Omar Abdullah Welcomes Announcement Of Polls In J&K, Says 'Better Late Than Never'
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Assembly Elections 2024 Dates: Omar Abdullah Welcomes Announcement Of Polls In J&K, Says 'Better Late Than Never'

News 18  

Assembly Elections 2024 Dates LIVE: EC Cites J&K Security, Festivals, Rains For Not Announcing Maharashtra Polls The Election Commission on Friday said the Maharashtra Assembly elections will be announced later, citing the requirement of additional security forces for the Jammu and Kashmir polls and the packed festival season in the western state. चुनाव आयोग द्वारा हरियाणा विधानसभा चुनावों की घोषणा …

On EC's assembly polls schedule, Cong takes ‘One Nation, One Election’ jab at PM Modi
4 months, 4 weeks ago

On EC's assembly polls schedule, Cong takes ‘One Nation, One Election’ jab at PM Modi

Hindustan Times  

The Congress on Friday lashed out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi after the Election Commission announced the schedule for the assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir and Haryana. “We were expecting that dates for all four Assemblies will be announced because only yesterday we heard the Prime Minister loudly shouting that there should be ‘One Nation, One Election’. {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} …

Long Wait for A Short Election Schedule: J&K Polls to Wrap Up in 14 Days
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Long Wait for A Short Election Schedule: J&K Polls to Wrap Up in 14 Days

News 18  

It will be a short election in Jammu and Kashmir, with just three phases spread over 14 days, almost half the length of the election schedule seen in the erstwhile state in 2014 when it last saw assembly elections or just a few months ago in the Lok Sabha. Follow Assembly Elections schedule LIVE Updates The elections in J&K will …

Assembly Elections 2024: EC says 3-phase J&K polls, single phase voting in Haryana; results on October 4. Full schedule
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Assembly Elections 2024: EC says 3-phase J&K polls, single phase voting in Haryana; results on October 4. Full schedule

Hindustan Times  

Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar on Friday announced schedule for assembly polls in Jammu and Kashmir and Haryana. Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar Jammu and Kashmir will witness assembly election for the first time since it was bifurcated into a Union territory in 2019 following the abrogation of Article 370. The Election Commission announced the schedule for assembly elections in …

Assembly Elections Schedule 2024: Dates For Polling And Result In Jammu-Kashmir & Haryana Out, Check Here
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Assembly Elections Schedule 2024: Dates For Polling And Result In Jammu-Kashmir & Haryana Out, Check Here

ABP News  

Assembly Elections 2024 Schedule: The Election Commission has announced that Assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir will be held in three phases starting from September 18, marking the first such elections in the union territory since the abrogation of Article 370 in 2019. Jammu and Kashmir Election Schedule 2024 Poll Events Phase-I Phase-II Phase-III Date of Issue of Gazette Notification …

J&K Assembly Elections: Dates Likely to Be Announced Today, First Polls Since Article 370 Abrogation
5 months ago

J&K Assembly Elections: Dates Likely to Be Announced Today, First Polls Since Article 370 Abrogation

ABP News  

The Election Commission of India is likely to announce the dates for the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections on Friday, possibly after 3 PM. There is also a possibility that the Commission may announce the dates for the Haryana Assembly elections today as well. On November 21, 2018, the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly was dissolved, with an assurance that elections …

Jammu Kashmir Elections: Announcement of Assembly Election Dates For J&K Likely Today | Breaking
5 months ago

Jammu Kashmir Elections: Announcement of Assembly Election Dates For J&K Likely Today | Breaking

ABP News  

The Election Commission of India is likely to announce the dates for the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections on Friday, possibly after 3 PM. There is also a possibility that the Commission may announce the dates for the Haryana Assembly elections today as well. On November 21, 2018, the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly was dissolved, with an assurance that elections …

Election Commission likely to announce poll dates for Maharashtra, J-K and 2 other states at 3pm today
5 months ago

Election Commission likely to announce poll dates for Maharashtra, J-K and 2 other states at 3pm today

Hindustan Times  

The Election Commission of India will announce the schedule for assembly elections on at 3pm Friday, August 16. ECI to announce Assembly polls schedule today at 3pm An invitation to the media from the Election Commission for a press conference at New Delhi's Vigyan Bhawan around 3pm did not mention the states for which the election schedule would be announced. …

Adequate security to be provided for elections in J&K, home secy tells EC
5 months ago

Adequate security to be provided for elections in J&K, home secy tells EC

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Union Ministry of Home Affairs is learnt to have assured the Election Commission of India that it is ready to provide adequate security personnel to conduct free, fair and peaceful assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Wednesday. The Home Secretary, the officials said, was “on the same page” with the EC’s security assessment of …

When will J&K assembly elections be held? Here's what CEC Rajiv Kumar said
5 months ago

When will J&K assembly elections be held? Here's what CEC Rajiv Kumar said

Hindustan Times  

Chief election commissioner Rajiv Kumar on Friday said that the poll panel was committed to conducting assembly elections in the Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir “at the earliest”. Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar The EC panel's visit to J&K comes amid spike in terror-related incidents in the Union territory. J&K last held assembly polls in 2014 Jammu and Kashmir …

J&K leaders positive of timely assembly polls after ECI meet
5 months, 1 week ago

J&K leaders positive of timely assembly polls after ECI meet

Hindustan Times  

Political leaders from Jammu and Kashmir demanded early assembly elections while meeting the Election Commission of India team led by the chief election commissioner. The three-member team of ECI led by CEC Rajiv Kumar, accompanied by commission members Gyanesh Kumar and Dr Sukhbir Singh Sandhu, is on a two-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir to hold meetings with administrative and …

J&K parties, including BJP, ask Election Commission to hold Assembly elections as per Supreme Court deadline
5 months, 1 week ago

J&K parties, including BJP, ask Election Commission to hold Assembly elections as per Supreme Court deadline

The Hindu  

All the major national and regional parties, including the BJP, on Thursday were unanimous and forceful in their appeal to the visiting team of the Election Commission of India, headed by Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar, to hold early Assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir, which is under Central rule since 2018. The Supreme Court, in its judgement on provisions …

HT Interview: J&K is fully ready to hold assembly elections, says Lt Guv Manoj Sinha
5 months, 1 week ago

HT Interview: J&K is fully ready to hold assembly elections, says Lt Guv Manoj Sinha

Hindustan Times  

Five years after the abrogation of Article 370 that nullified Jammu and Kashmir’s special status and split the erstwhile state into two Union Territories, J&K is on course to holding its first assembly election in a decade in line with the Supreme Court-mandated deadline of September 30. Ahead of the Election Commission’s two-day visit to Jammu and Srinagar on August …

Assembly elections in J-K to be held in THIS month: Union Minister Kishan Reddy on Article 370 abrogation anniversary
5 months, 1 week ago

Assembly elections in J-K to be held in THIS month: Union Minister Kishan Reddy on Article 370 abrogation anniversary

Live Mint  

The Assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir would be held in September this year, Union MinisterG Kishan Reddy said on August 5, the fifth anniversary of abrogation of Article 370 that granted special status to the erstwhile state. Reddy said the activities of Pakistan and its intelligence agency ISI have been largely curtailed in Jammu and Kashmir after the abrogation …

J&K Assembly Polls: EC Team to Visit UT on August 8 to Check Preparedness
5 months, 1 week ago

J&K Assembly Polls: EC Team to Visit UT on August 8 to Check Preparedness

News 18  

An Election Commission of India team, under the leadership of Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar, will visit Jammu and Kashmir between August 8 and 10, News18 has learnt. Earlier this week, the EC wrote to the Chief Secretary and Chief Electoral Officer of the Union Territory that “polls to the legislative assembly of UT of J&K are due in the …

3-phase Jammu and Kashmir assembly polls to start on 18 September
5 months, 1 week ago

3-phase Jammu and Kashmir assembly polls to start on 18 September

Op India  

The Assembly elections in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir will be held in three phases from September 18, the Chief Election Commissioner, Rajiv Kumar announced on Friday. Addressing a press conference in the national capital, Rajiv Kumar said that the assembly election in Jammu and Kashmir will be held in three phases. “Assembly polls in Jammu and Kashmir …

Election Commission to visit Jammu and Kashmir next week to review assembly polls preparedness
5 months, 1 week ago

Election Commission to visit Jammu and Kashmir next week to review assembly polls preparedness

Live Mint  

The Election Commission, led by Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar, will visit Jammu and Kashmir from August 8-10 to review preparedness for assembly polls, weeks before the Supreme Court's September 30 deadline for holding elections in the Union Territory. In March, Kumar -- who was then the sole member of the three-member commission to visit the Union Territory -- had …

Assembly polls: ECI directs J&K admin to transfer officials having completed 3 years in service
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Assembly polls: ECI directs J&K admin to transfer officials having completed 3 years in service

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: With the assembly elections in Haryana, Jharkhand, Maharashtra and the UT of Jammu & Kashmir due before the end of this year, the Election Commission of India has written to the chief secretaries and the chief electoral officers directing them to transfer officials serving in their native districts or those who have been in a particular district for …

ECI orders 2nd special summary revision of photo electoral rolls in J&K
5 months, 3 weeks ago

ECI orders 2nd special summary revision of photo electoral rolls in J&K

Deccan Chronicle  

Srinagar: As Assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir are likely to be held later this year, the Election Commission of India on Thursday ordered a second special summary revision of photo electoral rolls in all the Lok Sabha and Assembly constituencies in Union Territory with July 1, 2024, as the qualifying date. A notice issued by J&K’s Chief Electoral Officer …

Early Assembly elections likely in Jharkhand; JMM calls it a bid to destabilize
6 months ago

Early Assembly elections likely in Jharkhand; JMM calls it a bid to destabilize

New Indian Express  

RANCHI: Early Assembly elections are expected in Jharkhand in October this year, three months before schedule, as the tenure of the JMM-led alliance government ends in January next year. Meanwhile, a team from the Central Election Commission visited Jharkhand for two days to review various aspects such as updating the voter list, door-to-door verification, digitization, renewal of old laminated voter …

Elections in J-K should be held to prove supremacy of security forces over terrorists: Omar Abdullah
6 months ago

Elections in J-K should be held to prove supremacy of security forces over terrorists: Omar Abdullah

New Indian Express  

SRINAGAR: National Conference Vice President Omar Abdullah on Thursday said assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir should be held in time to prove the supremacy of security forces over terrorists, who have carried out a spate of attacks in Jammu region recently. If you have to prove the supremacy of the militancy, rather than proving the supremacy of our armed …

Jammu: Ahead of assembly polls, BJP leaders discuss strategy at executive meet
6 months, 1 week ago

Jammu: Ahead of assembly polls, BJP leaders discuss strategy at executive meet

Hindustan Times  

Ahead of assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir, Union minister G Kishan Reddy, who is in-charge for the poll bound J&K, along with state in-charge Tarun Chugh, chaired the first day of BJP’s two-day long executive committee meet that began here on Friday evening. BJP national president JP Nadda, Union minister Dr Jitendra Singh and several other senior BJP and …

NC leaders in huddle to discuss Jammu and Kashmir assembly polls prep
6 months, 1 week ago

NC leaders in huddle to discuss Jammu and Kashmir assembly polls prep

Hindustan Times  

National Conference’s two-day working committee meeting is underway in Srinagar to chalk out a strategy for the assembly elections, which could be held in September or October this year. The session is being headed by former chief minister and party president Farooq Abdullah with all senior leaders including Omar Abdullah being in attendance. During this time, core competencies and future …

Reasonable to expect better turnout in J&K assembly polls
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Reasonable to expect better turnout in J&K assembly polls

New Indian Express  

With the deadline for the J&K assembly elections imposed by the Supreme Court a little over three months away, the process of poll roll revision has just kicked off. This will be the first state election after the BJP lost its majority in the Lok Sabha, sliding to 240 seats from 303 in the 2019 general elections. J&K saw unprecedented …

Election Commission starts updating Electoral Rolls for Haryana, Jharkhand, Maharashtra & Jammu and Kashmir
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Election Commission starts updating Electoral Rolls for Haryana, Jharkhand, Maharashtra & Jammu and Kashmir

Live Mint  

The Election Commission of India on Friday announced the updation of the Electoral Rolls as it kicked-off preparations for holding assembly elections in Haryana, Jharkhand, Maharashtra and Jammu and Kashmir. “Witnessing the huge participation of the people of Jammu and Kashmir in the recently concluded Lok Sabha Elections, the Commission has also directed the updation of the electoral rolls in …

EC Begins Updating Electoral Rolls for J&K Along With Haryana, Jharkhand and Maharashtra
6 months, 3 weeks ago

EC Begins Updating Electoral Rolls for J&K Along With Haryana, Jharkhand and Maharashtra

News 18  

The historic participation from Jammu and Kashmir in Lok Sabha elections 2024 has prompted the Election Commission of India to initiate preparations for Assembly elections in the Union Territory, starting with the updating of electoral rolls. In a statement, issued on Friday, the poll body said that after the successful completion of the Lok Sabha elections, it has initiated preparations …

J&K records highest voter turnout in 35 years; CEC indicates Assembly polls to be held soon
7 months, 2 weeks ago

J&K records highest voter turnout in 35 years; CEC indicates Assembly polls to be held soon

The Hindu  

The Election Commission on May 27 said Jammu and Kashmir recorded the highest voter turnout in a Lok Sabha poll in last 35 years, with the Kashmir Valley witnessing a "massive" 30 points jump in poll participation compared to 2019. The poll panel also said the combined voter turnout at the polling stations for the entire Union Territory with five …

Election Commission to Initiate Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Polls Soon: CEC Kumar
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Election Commission to Initiate Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Polls Soon: CEC Kumar

The Hindu  

Encouraged by the voter turnout in Jammu and Kashmir in the Lok Sabha polls, the Election Commission will "very soon" initiate the process of holding assembly polls in the Union Territory, Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar said on Saturday. Responding to a question on the turnout in various seats of Jammu and Kashmir and if assembly elections could be held …

Assembly polls in Jammu and Kashmir to take place soon, says Union Minister
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Assembly polls in Jammu and Kashmir to take place soon, says Union Minister

The Hindu  

Union Minister Jitendra Singh on April 22 said that Assembly polls in Jammu and Kashmir will be held soon and the people of the Union Territory are enthusiastic about participating in the electoral process to support the BJP's development agenda. On the ongoing Lok Sabha polls, Mr. Singh said the people are upbeat in Jammu and Kashmir about the development …

J&K assembly polls to be held after Lok Sabha elections: CEC
9 months, 4 weeks ago

J&K assembly polls to be held after Lok Sabha elections: CEC

Hindustan Times  

The Election Commission of India is committed to holding assembly elections in Jammu & Kashmir as soon as possible after the Lok Sabha exercise, chief election commissioner Rajiv Kumar said on Saturday as he announced national polls in the Union territory, sparking condemnation from Valley-based parties that wanted the legislative assembly elections to be conducted at the same time. The …

Jammu Kashmir assembly elections to be held after Lok Sabha polls
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Jammu Kashmir assembly elections to be held after Lok Sabha polls

Op India  

On Saturday, the Chief Election Commission Rajiv Kumar announced that the assembly elections for the Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir will be held after the Lok Sabha elections. In each phase, voting will be underway only in 1 Lok Sabha constituency and the dates for the same are as follows – Phase 1, 19 April – Udhampur Phase 2, …

Jammu Kashmir Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Poll schedule, phases, seats, parties, all you need to know
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Jammu Kashmir Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Poll schedule, phases, seats, parties, all you need to know

India TV News  

Jammu-Kashmir Lok Sabha Elections 2024 schedule: The dates for the Lok Sabha Elections 2024 have been announced by the Election Commission of India on Saturday. Election Commission on Assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir CEC Rajiv Kumar said that all the political parties which met the Election Commission during its recent visit to J&K had asked for simultaneous Assembly and …

2024 J&K Assembly elections will not be held along with Lok Sabha elections. Here’s why.
9 months, 4 weeks ago

2024 J&K Assembly elections will not be held along with Lok Sabha elections. Here’s why.

The Hindu  

The Election Commission of India on Saturday ruled out simultaneous Assembly and Parliament elections in Jammu and Kashmir, on the grounds of “security and delimitation exercise”. However, Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar indicated that an Assembly election could be held in J&K “soon after Lok Sabha polls”. Elaborating on the reasons not to hold Assembly and Parliament elections simultaneously, despite …

Arunachal Pradesh Assembly Polls to be held on April 19: Complete schedule
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Arunachal Pradesh Assembly Polls to be held on April 19: Complete schedule

Hindustan Times  

The voting for the 60-member Arunachal Pradesh assembly will be held in a single phase, the Election Commission of India announced on Saturday. Arunachal Pradesh assembly Follow Lok Sabha poll schedule LIVE Updates Here's the complete schedule for Arunachal Pradesh assembly polls: Issue of notification: March 20 Last date of notification: March 27 Scrutiny of nomination: March 28 Last date …

7-phase LS polls over 44 days to start April 19, results on June 4
9 months, 4 weeks ago

7-phase LS polls over 44 days to start April 19, results on June 4

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Election Commission on Saturday got the ball rolling for the 18th Lok Sabha elections that will begin from April 19 and end on June 1. In fact, some reports indicated that the prolonged elections in West Bengal along with the use of excessive security forces in the state to check violence was one of the trigger points …

‘No expectations from Election Commission’: Omar Abdullah demands polls in Jammu and Kashmir
10 months ago

‘No expectations from Election Commission’: Omar Abdullah demands polls in Jammu and Kashmir

Hindustan Times  

Omar Abdullah, National Conference vice-president, on Saturday said that he had “no hopes or expectations from the Election Commission of India as it has failed to restore democracy in J&K”. Omar asked the ECI to hold assembly and Lok Sabha polls in J&K simultaneously as from last one decade there had been no assembly polls in J&K. The former J&K …

DC Edit | If J&K is back to ‘normal’, why the delay over polls?
10 months ago

DC Edit | If J&K is back to ‘normal’, why the delay over polls?

Deccan Chronicle  

The latest placebo on Jammu and Kashmir is a feel-good video from there showing legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar playing gully cricket in Gulmarg during his travels in the Uri sector. One would assume that the border state which has been in turmoil due to terrorist acts The Election Commission is under orders of the Supreme Court of India to conduct …

CEC: Decision on Simultaneous J&K Elections Pending Review and Stakeholder Feedback
10 months ago

CEC: Decision on Simultaneous J&K Elections Pending Review and Stakeholder Feedback

Deccan Chronicle  

Srinagar: Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar said on Wednesday that a final call on whether to hold Lok Sabha and Assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir simultaneously will be taken after a review of the security situation and feedback from all stakeholders. Mr Kumar said that the decision whether to hold the elections for five LoK Sabha seats in J&K …

Parliamentary proceedings | Opposition members seek timeline for holding Assembly polls in Jammu and Kashmir
11 months, 1 week ago

Parliamentary proceedings | Opposition members seek timeline for holding Assembly polls in Jammu and Kashmir

The Hindu  

Opposition members in the Lok Sabha on February 6 urged the government to hold Assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir at the earliest. Participating in a debate on The Jammu and Kashmir Local Bodies Laws Bill, 2024, Hasnain Masoodi demanded that the polls in the union territory be held soon. Participating in the debate, TMC leader Saugata Roy also referred …

Shiv Sena's Shinde writes to Kovind in support of simultaneous polls
11 months, 1 week ago

Shiv Sena's Shinde writes to Kovind in support of simultaneous polls

The Hindu  

Shiv Sena leader and Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has supported the concept of simultaneous polls, saying frequent elections are not good for the economy and hamper growth. In a letter to former President Ram Nath Kovind, who is the chairman of the high-level committee on 'One Nation, One Election', Mr. Shinde said simultaneous polls are one of the "most …

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