The State Election Commission (SEC) has initiated process of holding Panchayat elections in the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir, with directions passed to all Deputy Commissioners to provide the soft copies of Final Panchayat Electoral Roll 2024.
In a letter to Deputy Commissioners of all districts of Jammu & Kashmir, the State Election Commission (SEC) has directed them to provide soft copy of Final Panchayat Electoral Roll.
“Kindly refer to the subject cited above. In this context, I am directed to request you to kindly provide the soft copies of Final Panchayat Electoral Roll 2024 (without photo) for uploading on the website of State Election Commission,” an official letter signed by Susheel Kumar, Secretary State Election Commission reads.
Notably the elections for J&K Legislative Assembly were held recently in three phases on Sept 18, Sept 25 and Oct 01, while as counting of votes took place on Oct 08. The elections passed off peacefully with 64 percent voter turnout.
The national and regional political parties had fielded candidates in all 90 seats besides record number of independents were also in fray.
In the political battle, JKNC secured victory with 42 seats and crossed the majority mark with alliance partner congress who secured 6 seats. BJP secured 29 seats in the state.