NEW DELHI — Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar on Wednesday expressed his gratitude over a significant participation in the second phase of polling in Jammu and Kashmir and said that there is a history in the making. Kumar further said that the Election Commission is happy that voting is taking place in entire valley and […]
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PDP writes to ECI, alleges money being given to lure voters in ongoing elections
SRINAGAR — The Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Tuesday alleged that their opposition and the region’s oldest party, JKNC is trying to manipulate elections by misusing the power of its elected members to ‘intimidate voters. This, the PDP said is a violation of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC). The application, printed on […]
ECI notifies 3rd phase of J&K Assembly elections
SRINAGAR — The Election Commission of India on Thursday issued a notification for the third and final phase of the Legislative Assembly polls for Jammu and Kashmir. The notification was issued for 40 assembly constituencies, spread across Kupwara, Baramulla, Bandipora, Udhampur, Kathua, Samba, and Jammu districts, where polling will be held on October 1. In […]
Election Commission enforces exit poll ban during J&K Assembly elections
SRINAGAR — The Election Commission has prohibited the release of exit polls by media outlets or in any other manner during the assembly elections-2024 for Jammu and Kashmir under the Representation of the People Act, 1951, an official spokesman said. It is a routine exercise by the EC during elections to ensure a level playing […]
Assembly Elections-2024: ECI lays down guidelines for print, electronic and social media for J&K
SRINAGAR — In order to uphold the sanctity of the electoral process, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has laid down various guidelines for the print, electronic and social media ahead of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Elections 2024. These guidelines have been issued in the interest of transparency, the Commission said. The ECI reiterated […]
ECI issues notification for 2nd phase of J&K assembly polls
SRINAGAR — The Election Commission of India on Thursday issued notification for filling of nomination papers by candidates for second phase of the upcoming assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir. According to the notification, the last date for filling nomination papers will be September 5, while scrutiny will be done on September 6. Candidates can […]
Ahead of polls, Election Commission transfers SSPs, SP as part of administrative tone-up
NEW DELHI — In an administrative tone-up ahead of assembly polls in Jammu and Kashmir, the Election Commission has directed the transfer of senior superintendents of police of Baramulla and Kupwara and the SP of Handwara and has asked the administration to send a panel of IPS officers to be posted there, sources said on […]
CEO urges electors to leverage ECI apps for better awareness, voting experience in Assembly Election
JAMMU — Jammu and Kashmir Chief Electoral Officer P K Pole has urged voters to leverage the technological features introduced by the Election Commission for enhanced elector awareness and polling experience in the upcoming assembly elections in the union territory. The three-phased elections in Jammu and Kashmir is scheduled for September 18, 25 and October […]
Notification issued for first phase of assembly polls in J&K
SRINAGAR — The Election Commission on Tuesday issued notification for the first phase of the three-phased assembly polls in Jammu and Kashmir in which 24 segments will go to polls on September 18. With the issuance of the notification, the nomination process for the candidates has started. The last date for making nominations for the […]
ECI announces schedule for Assembly Election in J&K
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Friday announced schedule for Assembly Election in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. The Jammu and Kashmir will witness Assembly Election after 10 years as Assembly Election will be held for the first time since the Abrogation of Article 370 and bifurcation of Jammu […]