A high-level delegation from the Election Commission of India (ECI), led by Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar, is visiting Jammu and Kashmir on August 8, 2024, to assess the preparedness for the upcoming Assembly elections in the Union Territory. The visit includes meetings with political parties, district officials, and law enforcement agencies to ensure smooth conduct of the elections.
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- A high-level team from the Election Commission of India (ECI) is visiting Jammu and Kashmir on August 8, 2024.
- The delegation is headed by Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Rajiv Kumar.
- Election Commissioners Gyanesh Kumar and Dr. Sukhbir Singh Sandhu are accompanying the CEC.
- The ECI team will arrive in Srinagar at 10 a.m. on Thursday.
- Meetings with representatives of major political parties are scheduled at 11:15 a.m.
- Political parties involved include Congress, BJP, National Conference, PDP, BSP, CPI-M, and AAP.
- The Panthers Party will not be part of the discussions as their name and symbol were frozen by the ECI on March 20.
- A joint meeting with Deputy Commissioners (DCs) and Senior Superintendents of Police (SSPs) of all 20 districts is scheduled for 2 p.m. via video conferencing.
- The ECI team will meet with the J&K Chief Electoral Officer, poll nodal officer, and paramilitary forces’ coordinator at 7 p.m.
- The visit will conclude with meetings with Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo, DGP R.R. Swain, and enforcement agencies in Jammu, followed by a press conference.
