Enhanced Electoral Roll Access for Kashmiri Migrants in J&K Elections

The Jammu and Kashmir Election Department has released draft electoral roll extracts to increase participation of Kashmiri migrants in upcoming Assembly elections. These extracts are available online and at zonal offices. Migrants can check entries, submit claims for omissions, and choose voting methods, including postal voting, within 7 days.

The Jammu and Kashmir Election Department has proactively released draft electoral roll extracts aimed at boosting the involvement of Kashmiri migrants in the forthcoming three-phase Assembly elections in the state.

The department has thoughtfully mapped 19 special polling stations in Jammu to specific camps and zones, ensuring each zone is equipped with at least one designated polling station for the elections commencing from September 18.

According to a statement from the office of the J&K Chief Electoral Officer, the extracts have been published to inform Kashmiri migrants so they can submit claims for any omission of names or opt to vote at their original polling station in the Kashmir valley, or through postal voting, within a 7-day timeframe.

(With inputs from agencies.)