Panchayat polls

Sir,
The recent announcement of Panchayat polls in Jammu and Kashmir in phased manner which starts from 17 November to 11 December is a welcome step, the polling at grassroots level is the best way to ensure inclusive and participatory democracy.To ensure that these Panchayat polls are really participatory and inclusive, the participation of NC and PDP in this election process is highly indispensable who are otherwise boycotting this election process amid uncertain security scenario in the state and over Article35A.
Therefore there is a need to ensure credible security cover to those who are going to contest for Sarpanch and Panch,given the past record of brutal and politically motivated killing of several of these by terrorists in order to stall the election process especially in South Kashmir. Without the support of NC and PDP and fearless participation of common man,the whole process is going to be ceremonial and futile exercise.
Naveenaugusta
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