Jammu And Kashmir Panchayat Elections Postponed Over Law And Order Issues
Today, the Election Commission, which already announced the date of the elections, said it was advised by the Jammu and Kashmir home department to “consider deferring the conduct of the polls”.
Srinagar:
Panchayat polls in Jammu and Kashmir – scheduled to be held next month – have been postponed, with the government citing law and order issues.
The opposition parties earlier said they cannot contest with all their leaders in detention.
Today, the Election Commission, which already announced the date of the elections, said it was advised by the Jammu and Kashmir home department to “consider deferring the conduct of the polls based on credible inputs from the law enforcement agencies”.
NDTV
