{"id":1960,"date":"2024-03-13T17:43:15","date_gmt":"2024-03-13T17:43:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theasiaspeaks.com\/?p=1960"},"modified":"2024-03-13T17:43:44","modified_gmt":"2024-03-13T17:43:44","slug":"final-call-on-concurrent-ls-assembly-polls-in-jk-after-security-review-feedback-from-pol-parties-eci","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theasiaspeaks.com\/index.php\/2024\/03\/13\/final-call-on-concurrent-ls-assembly-polls-in-jk-after-security-review-feedback-from-pol-parties-eci\/","title":{"rendered":"Final call on concurrent LS, Assembly polls in J&K after security review, feedback from Pol parties: ECI"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Will draw a sketch to see actual security forces\u2019 requirement for LS polls, Assembly polls or if both are held simultaneously, Candidates to get security as per threat perception, Official teams to meet migrant voters in Jammu to ensure their participation, Will ensure free, fair polls, disabled voters can cast votes from home: CEC Rajiv Kumar<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Srinagar, Mar 13 : <\/strong>Chief Election Commissioner of India Rajiv Kumar Wednesday said that the Commission will take a final call on holding concurrent Lok Sabha and Assembly polls in J&K after thorough consultations with the security agencies and political parties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe equally concerned about LS and Assembly polls in J&K,\u201d Chief Election Commissioner of India, Rajiv Kumar told a press conference in Jammu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He said that the Commission wants LS and Assembly polls soon. \u201cAs far as holding the LS and Assembly polls simultaneously, we will hold thorough consultations with the security agencies and also get the feedback from the political parties,\u201d he said, in reply to a query whether the Commission intends to hold LS and Assembly polls simultaneously.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Replying to a query about security needs, the CEC of India said that they will draw a sketch and see how much is the requirement for LS polls and Assembly polls. \u201cWe will also see how much will be the security requirement if both elections are held concurrently,\u201d Kumar said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He said that there are 86.9 lakh voters in J&K including first time voters and voters above 100 years of age. \u201cWe will ensure free and fair polls,\u201d he said. The CEC of India said that incase of any mischief, violence or fake news, the same should be reported on cvigil portal. \u201cAction will follow within 100 minutes of the uploading of the complaint,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the ECI team’s visit to Kashmir and Jammu, Kumar said that they met various political parties in Srinagar and majority of them demanded concurrent LS and Assembly polls. \u201cSome parties complained that security cover of their candidates has been trimmed unnecessarily and they are not given permissions to carry out political activities,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kumar said that the issue of less participation of migrant voters in the election process also popped up. \u201cOfficial teams will visit migrant voters in Jammu and urge them to participate in polls,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He said of the total voters, there are 44 lakh male and 42 female voters. \u201cThe ratio is almost the same,\u201d he said. \u201cThere are 67,000 voters with disabilities, 77,290 voters over the age of 85, and 2,886 centenarians. Notably, over 3.4 lakh individuals are first-time voters, reflecting a vibrant and dynamic electoral landscape,\u201d the CEC said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The CEC said that victory of the ballot is a festival of democracy,\u201d he said, adding that for the first time, persons with disabilities will have a facility to vote from home. \u201cA team will visit the house of disabled voter along with the candidate. Same will be vediographed,\u201d he said. It may recalled that the Supreme Court in its judgement has stated that statehood to J&K should be granted and Assembly polls be held before September 2024\u2014(KNO)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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