Jammu and Kashmir to Have Floating Polling Stations for Upcoming Assembly Elections

In a groundbreaking move, the Election Commission will establish three floating polling stations on Dal Lake and one near the LoC to ensure no voter in Jammu and Kashmir is left behind. This initiative aims to improve accessibility in regions with 100% Scheduled Tribe (ST) population.

In an unprecedented decision, the Election Commission has announced the establishment of three floating polling stations on Dal Lake and one along the Line of Control (LoC) for the upcoming Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections.

Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar highlighted that this unique setup aims to ensure that even the most remote and otherwise inaccessible areas are reached, particularly focusing on regions with 100% Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations.

The Assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir will be held in three phases, starting from September 18, marking the first such elections since the scrapping of Article 370 in 2019.