SRINAGAR: The Election Commission of India on Thursday issued a notification for the filing of nomination papers for the second phase of the upcoming assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir.
According to the notification, candidates have until September 5 to file their nomination papers. Scrutiny of the nominations will take place on September 6, and the deadline for withdrawal of nominations is September 9.
Polling for the second phase is scheduled for September 25, with voting hours from 7 am to 6 pm. The results for all phases will be declared on October 4.
The constituencies going to the polls in this phase include Kangan (ST), Ganderbal, Hazratbal, Khanyar, Habbakadal, Lal Chowk, Chanapora, Zadibal, Eidgah, Central Shalteng, Budgam, Beerwah, Khansahib, Chrar-i-Sharief, Chadoora, Gulabgarh (ST), Reasi, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi, Kalakote–Sunderbani, Nowshera Rajouri (ST), Budhal (ST), Thannamandi (ST), Surankote (ST), Poonch Haveli, and Mendhar (ST). (KDC)
