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Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Elections Schedule
Election Phases Announced for Jammu and Kashmir
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has officially announced that the upcoming Assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir will be conducted in three distinct phases. The voting will take place on September 18, September 25, and October 1, with the counting of votes scheduled for October 4.
Details of the Election Schedule
During a recent press conference, Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar shared updates on the election preparations. He highlighted a recent visit to Jammu and Kashmir to assess the readiness for the polls. Kumar noted, “A great enthusiasm was seen among the people. They wanted to participate in the election process…”
Historical Context
These elections will be the first Assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir since the abrogation of Article 370 in August 2019. The last Assembly elections in the region were held in November-December 2014. This marks a significant moment as the erstwhile state prepares to elect its representatives under the new constitutional framework.
Constituency and Voter Details
The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly consists of 90 constituencies. These include 74 general constituencies, seven reserved for Scheduled Castes (SC), and nine reserved for Scheduled Tribes (ST).
The ECI has reported that there are 87.09 lakh registered voters in the Union Territory. Of these, 44.46 lakh are male voters and 42.62 lakh are female voters. Additionally, there are 3.71 lakh first-time voters and 20.7 lakh young voters who will be participating in this electoral process.
Haryana Elections Announcement
In a related update, the ECI also announced that Haryana will conduct its Assembly elections in a single phase on October 1.
Disclaimer: The information provided is based on the latest announcements from the Election Commission of India and is subject to change. Please refer to official sources for the most current details regarding the elections.
