Assembly Elections dates UPDATES: Farooq Abdullah appeals to ECI to give 'level playing fields'

National Conference leader Farooq Abdullah said, "...I appeal to ECI to give level playing fields...Especially the officers who were changed. The ECI should look into this matter and on what basis were they transferred..."

"I will contest these elections, Omar Abdullah will not contest the elections. When the state status is granted then I will step down and Omar Abdullah will contest from that seat."

National Conference (NC) leader and Ex-Mla Rajpora Gh Mohiuddin Mir said, "I congratulate the Election Commission for announcing the election schedule... Now we will get relief from bureaucratic rule and people's government will be established here..."

BJP in-charge of Jammu & Kashmir, Tarun Chugh says "The announcement of dates of the Assembly Elections in J&K and Haryana is worth welcoming...Under the leadership of PM Modi and Union HM Amit Shah, Jammu and Kashmir has become free of Article 370. People have faith in PM Modi and J&K is moving forward. BJP will fight elections in J&K, people have immense faith in PM Modi and BJP will get the blessings of the public..."

Congress leader Ghulam Ahmad Mir said, "I welcome this. Even though it is late, at least a step has been taken... Today is a happy day for the people of Jammu and Kashmir... After the formation of the House, we will continue our fight to restore statehood... People have to vote carefully and vote for those who will fight for statehood..."

Assembly Elections in Haryana: Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar says, "Assembly Elections will be held in one phase; voting on October 1. Counting of votes will take place on October 4"

In true spirit of keeping promises, here is a shorter electioneering period and in the best possible conducive weather. Schedule for Elections in J&K to be held in 3 phases, says CEC Kumar. Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar says, "Assembly Elections will be held in three phaseS; voting on September 18th, September 25th, and October 1st. Counting of votes will take place on October 4"

Enforcement agencies working in a coordinated manner to nullify the role of inducements in elections and ensure Level Playing Field

ECI stands steadfast in its resolve to ensure that elections happen in a festive atmosphere with all basic facilities in place for Voters. We urge all voters to step out and take part in the democratic festivities.

2 Crore strong electorate and counting in Haryana. As per draft roll published on 2.8.24 there are 2.01 Crore electors in Haryana. Special efforts to enrol WomenVoters elderly Voters and  Young Voters paid dividends: CEC

Foundations of democracy in J&K is being fortified. We are confident of providing conducive environment to voters of J&K: CEC

Wave of optimism and hope sweeps aside cynicism and apathy. Comprehensive assessment done of the Security situation in J&K. People will be able to vote in an atmosphere free of fear or intimidation, says CEC

A shikara goes to get three votes from an area. That is the beauty of Indian elections, says CEC

Over 11,800 Polling Stations will attract voters across rural and urban areas in J-K, says CEC. 

There are 90 Assembly constituencies in Jammu and Kashmir. 87.09 lakh will be the total electors in Jammu and Kashmir: CEC

Jammu and Kashmir recorded 58.58% of participation in the Lok Sabha Elections 2024. Three Lok Sabha seats in Kashmir Valley registered a voting percentage of approximately 51%: CEC

We could feel that people of Jammu and Kashmir wanted ballot over bullet: Rajiv Kumar

We spoke with parties and people in Jammu and Kashmir. And all wanted elections in the Valley as soon as possible: Rajiv Kumar

CEC Rajiv Kumar along with ECs Gyanesh Kumar and Dr. Sandhu addresses PressConference on the schedule for General Elections to Legislative Assemblies 2024.

Jammu and Kashmir BJP has constituted an election committee for Jammu and Kashmir UT for the upcoming assembly elections.  This Election Committee consists of Ravinder Raina, party's State President, Dr. Jitendra Singh, Member of Parliament, Jugal Kishore Sharma MP, Ghulam Ali Khatana, MP Rajya Sabha, Ashok Koul, General Secretary (organisation), Dr. Nirmal Singh, former Deputy Chief Minister, Kavinder Gupta, former Deputy Chief Minister, Sunil Sharma, General Secretary, Adv. Vibodh Gupta, General Secretary, Dr. Devinder Kumar Manyal, General Secretary, Dr. Darakshan Andrabi, Devinder Singh Rana, former MLA, Ajay Bharti, former MLC and Sanjita Dogra, President Mahila Morcha. This Committee has G. Kishan Reddy, Union Minister, Tarun Chugh, National General Secretary & Prabhari J&K, Ashish Sood, Seh-Prabhari J&K and Dr. Narinder Singh, National Secretary as Special Invitees

The visit of the three-member EC team led by CEC Rajiv Kumar comes ahead of the September 30 deadline given by the Supreme Court for the completion of Assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir. However, opposition parties, including the National Conference and Congress, have raised concerns that the government might delay the elections in Jammu and Kashmir due to the recent surge in terror attacks.

The Election Commission also met political parties in Jammu and Kashmir to get feedback on conducting Assembly polls in the Union Territory. The office of the chief electoral officer, Jammu and Kashmir, had issued letters to various political parties, inviting them for a meeting with the Election Commission (EC). The recent visit of the Election Commission was the first major exercise for preparing the grounds for holding the maiden Assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir after the abrogation of Article 370 of the Constitution on August 5, 2019.

A delegation of the Election Commission had visited Jammu and Kashmir, Haryana recently. 

The Election Commission is expected to announce the schedule for assembly elections today (Friday) including that of Jammu and Kashmir.