Lubna Fayaz
Srinagar (NVI): Jammu and Kashmir State Election Commissioner KK Sharma today said that all formalities to conduct the DDC elections at the end of this month have been completed and that no candidate has been prevented from campaigning for the polls.
While addressing a press conference here, he said that from the security of the candidates to the elections and counting of votes, all arrangements have been finalised.
While talking about complaints received from PAGD (People’s Alliance for Gupkar Declaration), he said that under security arrangements, no candidate has been stopped from campaigning.
“If we receive any such complaint from anywhere, the election commission would take action,” Sharma added.
He further said that there are two types of candidates in Kashmir. One who is already under security cover and the other who is first time into the fray.
“The security is important for both of these groups. Security arrangements won’t stop anyone from campaigning.”
While talking more about security, he said that this time, the administration has been asked to be alert given the weather situation.
“Arrangements are in place for the security personnel as well,” he added.
The State Election Commissioner (SEC), Sharma, chaired a meeting here yesterday to review law and order situation and security arrangements for the polls.
DDC elections will be conducted in eight phases between Nov 28 and Dec 19; counting will take place on December 22.
-ARK
