The Election Commission has engaged in discussions with political parties in Jammu and Kashmir to assess their preparedness for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. Various parties, including the National Conference, PDP, BJP, CPI(M), Congress, and AAP, were involved in these discussions.
During these talks, the National Conference stressed the importance of holding assembly elections concurrently with the Lok Sabha polls. The PDP also advocated for simultaneous assembly and Lok Sabha elections.
Following these consultations, the Election Commission plans to review election preparedness with District Election Officers and police officials. Subsequently, they will meet with Jammu and Kashmir’s chief electoral officer and police nodal officers. Similar interactions are scheduled for Jammu on Wednesday.
There has been a growing demand for simultaneous assembly and Lok Sabha elections or immediate assembly polls after the general elections, particularly from former chief ministers Farooq Abdullah and Ghulam Nabi Azad.
Jammu and Kashmir’s Chief Secretary has also taken measures to ensure the smooth conduct of the Lok Sabha polls.
