What is the current status of the panchayat elections in Jammu and Kashmir
Pending processes are likely to cause a delay in the panchayat elections in Jammu and Kashmir.
Currently, the panchayat elections in Jammu and Kashmir are facing delays due to pending processes. Here is a brief summary of the current status:
- The last panchayat elections were held in 2018, and the five-year term of the elected representatives ended in 2020.
- The delimitation exercise, which involves redrawing the boundaries of constituencies, is yet to be completed. This is an essential step before conducting any elections.
- Some political parties have expressed concerns about holding elections without the completion of delimitation, as they believe it may impact the representation and fairness of the process.
- In addition to delimitation, there have been discussions about changes to the Jammu and Kashmir Panchayati Raj Act, which need to be finalized before scheduling elections.
- Security concerns in the region also play a pivotal role in determining when the elections can be conducted.
Answered
a year ago