Timely Polls: J&K Assembly Elections to Meet Supreme Court Deadline

Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar announced that the assembly polls in Jammu and Kashmir will be completed within the Supreme Court's September 30 deadline. After parliamentary polls concluded on June 4 and the Amarnath Yatra on August 19, the elections will commence on August 20 with voting ending on October 1 and results on October 4.

Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar confirmed on Friday that the assembly polls in Jammu and Kashmir will be conducted within the allocated time, meeting the Supreme Court's September 30 deadline.

During a press conference, Kumar stated that after the completion of parliamentary polls on June 4, the Election Commission awaited the end of the Amarnath Yatra on August 19 to announce the election schedule. The first phase notification will be issued on August 20.

The voting process will end on October 1, with the counting of votes slated for October 4. Kumar emphasized the importance of adhering to the timeline, citing legislative changes in December 2023 and the complexity of scheduling around weather conditions.