India Announces Elections in Jammu and Kashmir After 10 Years

Srinagar: For the first time in a decade, elections are set to be held in the Indian-administered region of Jammu and Kashmir. The Indian Election Commission has announced that local assembly elections will commence on September 18, 2024.

The elections will be conducted in three phases, with polling scheduled for September 18, September 28, and October 1. The results are expected to be declared on October 4.

This announcement comes five years after the Indian government revoked the special status of Jammu and Kashmir by abrogating key articles of the constitution, effectively integrating the region into India. Since the last local assembly elections in 2014, Jammu and Kashmir has not seen a fresh electoral process until now.

These elections are significant as they mark a pivotal moment in the region’s political landscape, especially in light of the constitutional changes implemented in 2019. The eyes of the nation and the world are closely watching the developments in Jammu and Kashmir as the region prepares for this long-awaited electoral process.