Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Elections to Be Held in Three Phases

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced that the assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir will take place in three phases. The elections are scheduled for August 20, August 29, and September 5.

Election Timeline

The ECI revealed the election dates on Friday at 3 pm. This announcement comes after a Supreme Court order in December, which instructed the central government to complete the election process in Jammu and Kashmir by September 30, 2024. This will be the first assembly election in the region in ten years, with the last one held in 2014.

Background

The earlier PDP-BJP coalition government fell apart in June 2018 after the BJP withdrew its backing from Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti. Recently, Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar visited Jammu and Kashmir to review the election preparations. He assured that the commission is dedicated to conducting the elections as soon as possible.

Upcoming Elections in Maharashtra

The ECI is also expected to announce the schedule for the assembly elections in Maharashtra, which involves electing members to the 288-seat legislative assembly.

Political Reactions

Earlier, Omar Abdullah, Vice President of the National Conference (JKNC), emphasized the importance of holding early assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir. He expressed hope that the election dates would be announced soon but acknowledged past delays in such announcements. Abdullah highlighted that Jammu and Kashmir has been without an elected assembly since 2018.

Commission of India (ECI) has announced that the assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir will take place in three phases. The elections are scheduled for August 20, August 29, and September 5.

Election Timeline

The ECI revealed the election dates on Friday at 3 pm. This announcement comes after a Supreme Court order in December, which instructed the central government to complete the election process in Jammu and Kashmir by September 30, 2024. This will be the first assembly election in the region in ten years, with the last one held in 2014.

Background

The earlier PDP-BJP coalition government fell apart in June 2018 after the BJP withdrew its backing from Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti. Recently, Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar visited Jammu and Kashmir to review the election preparations. He assured that the commission is dedicated to conducting the elections as soon as possible.

Upcoming Elections in Maharashtra

The ECI is also expected to announce the schedule for the assembly elections in Maharashtra, which involves electing members to the 288-seat legislative assembly.

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Political Reactions

Earlier, Omar Abdullah, Vice President of the National Conference (JKNC), emphasized the importance of holding early assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir. He hoped that the election dates would be announced soon but acknowledged past delays in such announcements. Abdullah highlighted that Jammu and Kashmir has been without an elected assembly since 2018.