EC to announce schedule for J&K polls after Amarnath Yatra

NEW DELHI: The Election Commission on Tuesday said it will announce the schedule for Jammu and Kashmir assembly polls after the Amarnath Yatra, which begins next month, making it clear that the electoral exercise could be held sometime later this year.

In a statement, the poll panel said it has unanimously decided that “holding of assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir shall be considered later in this year”. (AGENCIES)

 

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