SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Minister for Elections Javid Ahmad Dar on Tuesday said the government is prepared to conduct panchayat elections in the Union Territory, adding that procedural requirements are being completed.
Dar said necessary arrangements are being put in place for the polls.
“We are ready for the panchayat elections. Some formalities are needed and certain things have to be kept in place. We are doing that,” he said.
He said the elections would be held once these processes are completed. “After that, the local government elections will be held,” he added.
In a separate response, the minister said the issue of reservation for Other Backward Classes (OBCs) is under examination by the government.
“That reservation has an issue. The government is evaluating it. There are discussions on it,” he said. Dar said a decision would be taken after the process is completed.
“When it is completely compiled and presented, then it will be implemented,” he added.(KNS).
