Srinagar, Oct 13 (KDC): The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Monday issued notifications initiating the nomination process for the Budgam and Nagrota assembly segments. Candidates can file their nomination papers until October 20 for Budgam (27) and Nagrota (77).
The ECI announced that scrutiny of nominations will be conducted on October 22, while the last date for withdrawal of candidature is October 24. Polling is scheduled for November 11, with counting of votes set for November 14.
The Budgam seat fell vacant on October 21, 2024, after Chief Minister Omar Abdullah chose to retain his Ganderbal constituency following victories from both seats in the 2024 Assembly elections. The Nagrota seat became vacant following the demise of BJP MLA Devinder Singh Rana on October 31, 2024. (KDC)
