"Start One Nation, One Election From Kashmir", Say J&K Parties
NDTV
On Monday the poll panel team, led by Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar, met representatives from political parties to review prep work for the 2024 Lok Sabha election.
The National Conference, the Peoples Democratic Party, the Congress, and Ghulam Nabi Azad's Democratic Progressive Azad Party have called for simultaneous Lok Sabha and Assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir, which is under President's Rule and has not had a state poll for six years now.
This comes amid reports the Election Commission of India - a poll panel team began its two-day visit Monday to review prep work before announcing dates - is considering such a move.
The Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, and that of Ladakh, will hold a general election for its six Lok Sabha seats in April/May and is expected to hold Assembly polls - the first step in restoration of statehood - by September 30, as ordered by the Supreme Court.
