ECI to inform Lok Sabha ballot schedule in subsequent 20 days: J&K CEO PK Pole

Srinagar : Chief Electoral Officer Jammu and Kashmir Pandurang Kondbarao Pole on Saturday stated that the Election Fee of India is more likely to notify the schedule for Lok Sabha polls within the subsequent 20 days.

Talking with reporters throughout his go to to south Kashmir to evaluate preparedness for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls, PK Pole, as per the information company stated that the Election Fee is anticipated to situation a proper notification relating to the ballot dates within the subsequent 15 to twenty days.

He assured that the administration’s foremost precedence stays to make sure free, honest, and clear elections, guaranteeing that voters can train their franchise with none worry or problem.

Throughout his assessment, Pole carried out conferences with officers from three South Kashmir districts – Anantnag, Shopian, and Pulwama.

He additionally engaged with the Senior Superintendents of Police (SSPs) from these districts. Pole acknowledged the challenges inherent in conducting elections however expressed confidence within the capabilities of the executive officers to uphold the integrity of the electoral course of.

Furthermore, the CEO underscored the numerous enchancment within the safety state of affairs throughout Kashmir lately.

He reiterated that any extra deployment of safety forces could be carried out in strict adherence to the norms set forth by the Election Fee of India—(KNO)