EC Reviews Poll Preparedness in Jammu and Kashmir

The Election Commission (EC) reviewed the readiness for assembly polls in Jammu and Kashmir. The EC team, led by Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar, held discussions with the J-K chief secretary and police chief. The review focused on security, deployment of forces, and feedback from enforcement agencies.

The Election Commission conducted a comprehensive review of the preparedness for assembly polls in Jammu and Kashmir on Friday. The EC delegation, led by Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar, held strategic discussions with the union territory's chief secretary Atal Dullo and Police DGP R R Swain.

Key issues such as the deployment of security forces, provision of security to candidates, and campaign safety were meticulously deliberated. Following the meeting, the team proceeded to Jammu for further consultations with enforcement agencies, where they plan to brief the media on their findings.

The visit comes amid demands from political parties for immediate elections, marking the first assembly polls in Jammu and Kashmir in a decade. The polls, initially due in early 2019, were postponed following the bifurcation of the state into union territories and a subsequent delimitation exercise completed in 2022. The Supreme Court has directed the election process to conclude by September 30.

(With inputs from agencies.)