Assembly Polls Schedule to be Announced Today, J&K Dates Anticipated

The Election Commission of India (ECI) is expected to unveil the schedule for upcoming Assembly elections later today. Anticipation is high as the dates for Jammu and Kashmir’s long-awaited assembly elections may also be disclosed. This announcement will significantly impact the political landscape across several states, including Haryana, Maharashtra, and Jharkhand, which are all set to go to the polls within the next few months.

The ECI has scheduled a press conference at 3 PM to reveal the electoral roadmap for these regions. The announcement will cover critical dates, including the filing of nominations, polling days, and the eventual declaration of results. The terms for the Maharashtra and Haryana Vidhan Sabhas are set to end on November 3 and November 26, respectively, while Jharkhand’s term concludes in January next year.

For Jammu and Kashmir, the stakes are particularly high. The region has been without an elected legislative assembly since 2018, following the dissolution of the House. The Supreme Court has mandated that elections in Jammu and Kashmir must be held by September 30, adding urgency to today’s expected announcement. The region’s political vacuum has been a significant concern, with governance being administered by the Lieutenant Governor since the abrogation of Article 370 and the bifurcation of the state into two Union Territories in 2019.

In recent weeks, the Election Commission has undertaken extensive reviews of poll preparedness in Haryana and Jammu and Kashmir, though it has yet to visit Maharashtra. Last week, Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar emphasized the ECI’s commitment to conducting elections in Jammu and Kashmir at the earliest opportunity. He noted that the people of the Union Territory are eager to participate in the democratic process and will likely respond strongly against any disruptive forces.

Historically, the Election Commission has coordinated the assembly elections in Maharashtra and Haryana together, with Jharkhand’s polls following separately. The detailed schedule expected today will clarify the sequence and timing for these critical elections.

As the announcement draws near, political parties across the affected states are gearing up for intense electoral battles, making this a pivotal moment in the run-up to the elections.

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