SRINAGAR: The Election Commission of India has ordered a special summary revision of electoral rolls in the Budgam and Nagrota seats, which are currently vacant in the J&K Assembly.
In a communiqué to the Chief Electoral Officer of J&K, the poll body has announced the schedule for the summary revision of the two seats, with April 1, 2025, set as the qualifying date.
According to the schedule, the rationalisation of polling stations in Budgam and Nagrota will be completed by April 4, 2025. The voter revision process will commence on April 8 with the publication of draft electoral rolls. Claims and objections can be submitted between April 8 and April 24.
The poll body has further stated that all claims and objections will be resolved by May 2. The final publication of the electoral roll is scheduled for May 5.
Both seats fell vacant in October last year. Omar Abdullah vacated the Budgam seat on October 21, while the Nagrota seat became vacant on October 31 following the demise of Devinder Singh Rana.
As per Section 151A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, a bye-election to fill any vacancy must be conducted within six months from the date the seat was vacated. (KNO)
