Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:14am on 17 Mar 2024,Sunday India
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced national polls in Jammu & Kashmir, with assembly elections scheduled after the Lok Sabha polls, citing security challenges. Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar stated logistical difficulties in providing security to candidates during concurrent elections. J&K-based parties expressed disappointment over the decision, emphasizing the conducive environment for parliamentary elections. The region, which hasn't seen assembly elections for a decade, will witness polling across five phases for five Lok Sabha seats and one UT seat. The move has drawn criticism and concerns from political figures regarding inclusion in the democratic process.
