SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday said the Election Commission of India should convene a meeting of political parties to allay their apprehension about the Special Intensive Revision (SIR). “There are apprehensions, and it will be better that the Election Commission call people like us to make us understand what […]
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Election Commission should brief parties on SIR to clear concerns: Omar Abdullah
JAMMU — Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday urged the Election Commission to brief all political parties on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls to address lingering concerns and ensure full transparency in the electoral process. He said elections must always be fair and transparent, leaving no room for any […]
ECI schedules Budgam, Nagrota elections for November 11; Counting on November 14
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — The Election Commission of India (ECI) today announced the schedule for elections to the Budgam and Nagrota Assembly constituencies in Jammu and Kashmir, along with the Bihar Assembly elections. According to the ECI, polling for the Budgam and Nagrota seats will be held on November 11, alongside voting in a few other […]
Election authorities order probe as Pakistani national sent back claims he voted in India
SRINAGAR — Election authorities in J-K’s Baramulla district have ordered a detailed inquiry and registration of an FIR after a Pakistani national, who was repatriated to his native country in the wake Pahalgam terror attack, claimed that he voted in India during his 17-year stay in the country. “A detailed enquiry has been ordered, and […]
Assembly bypolls: Number of polling stations increased in Nagrota, Budgam
JAMMU — The number of polling stations in the Budgam and the Nagrota assembly seats, where bypolls are due, have been raised to 173 and 150, respectively. The draft roll for the constituencies will be published on Tuesday. The Nagrota seat in Jammu district fell vacant after the death of MLA Devender Singh Rana. On […]
EC owes clarification on USAID’s ‘voter turnout’ fund for India: Omar Abdullah
JAMMU — Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday said the Election Commission should clarify its stand on reports that the US spent USD 21 million for “voter turnout in India”. Talking to reporters on the sidelines of a function here, he vehemently opposed foreign interference in the country’s democratic exercise. “It (foreign […]
Gyanesh Kumar appointed as CEC; Vivek Joshi election commissioner
NEW DELHI — Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar was appointed as the next chief election commissioner on Monday, the law ministry said. Kumar is the first CEC to be appointed under a new law on the appointment of the members of the Election Commission (EC). His term will run till January 26, 2029, days before the […]
BJP secures majority in Delhi, wins 38 out of 70 assembly seats: Election Commission
NEW DELHI — The BJP has secured a majority in the Delhi Assembly elections, winning 38 out of 70 seats, according to the Election Commission. The saffron party is also leading in 10 seats, while the Arvind Kejriwal-led AAP has secured a total of 17 seats and is leading in five more, the EC data […]
Election Commission issues Revised Revision Schedule for Panchayat Electoral Roll 2025
JAMMU (KIMS) — The State Election Commission, J&K, today issued the Revised Revision Schedule regarding updation of Panchayat Electoral Roll-2025. According to the revised dates issued by the State Election Commissioner, B R Sharma in this regard, punching of forms for filing of claims and objections will be done on 26.12.2024 (Thursday), disposal of claims […]
Peaceful conclusion of poll process in J&K triumph of democratic spirit: CEC Rajiv Kumar
NEW DELHI — The peaceful conclusion of the participative electoral process in Jammu and Kashmir is a triumph of the democratic spirit and a testament to the resilience of the people of the Union Territory, Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar said on Tuesday. The will of the people of Jammu and Kashmir has been conveyed […]
