Panchayat and urban elections in Jammu and Kashmir set for post-winter due to constitutional delays.

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha of Jammu and Kashmir announced that panchayat and urban local body elections will be held after winter. The elections were delayed due to constitutional issues regarding reservations for Other Backward Classes. The State Election Commission has begun the electoral process, with final rolls set for January 6, 2025. Sinha also emphasized protecting the rights of displaced families and other marginalized groups.

November 16, 2024
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