“We Will Begin Our Election Campaign Soon,” Says Omar Abdullah as Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Elections 2024 Dates Announced

National Conference Vice-President Omar Abdullah on Friday welcomed the Election Commission’s decision to hold assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir in three phases. Abdullah expressed optimism about the upcoming elections and confirmed that the party would begin its campaign soon.

“Der aaye durust aaye'. The Election Commission has announced the dates of the elections in three phases. The schedule will be over in a short time. After 1987-1988, this is the first time when the elections in J&K are being conducted in such a small number of phases. National Conference was ready for this day. We will begin our election campaign soon," former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister said.

#WATCH | On Assembly poll in J&K to be held on Sept 18, 25 & October 1; Counting of votes on Oct 4, National Conference leader Omar Abdullah says, "...'Der aaye durust aaye'. The Election Commission has announced the dates of the elections in three phases. The schedule will be… pic.twitter.com/nDCZgloxoJ

— ANI (@ANI) August 16, 2024

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“We are writing to the Election Commission of India that they should investigate the transfers that happened in J&K in the last 24 hours. Several officers were transferred suddenly, we doubt these transfers have been made to benefit the B and C teams of BJP by the LG which has been put here by BJP...in the last 1-2 years, the security of some leaders has been reduced and withdrawn. We request the ECI to give orders and ensure that their security is restored,” he added.

#WATCH | On Assembly poll in J&K to be held on Sept 18, 25 & October 1; Counting of votes on Oct 4, National Conference leader Omar Abdullah says, "We are writing to the Election Commission of India that they should investigate the transfers that happened in J&K in the last 24… pic.twitter.com/Q4ZhEmMTdK

— ANI (@ANI) August 16, 2024

The Election Commission has scheduled the assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir for September 18, September 25, and October 1, with votes to be counted on October 4.

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