The Election Commission of India

Election Commission will take final call on assembly polls in Jammu and Kashmir: K K Sharma

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Election Commission will take final call on assembly polls in Jammu and Kashmir: K K Sharma

SRINAGAR: The Election Commission of India will take a final call on holding the first assembly polls after the reorganisation of Jammu and Kashmir as a union territory, state election commissioner K K Sharma said on Tuesday. “It will not be appropriate for me to comment on it. The Election Commission (of India) will take … Read more

Election Commission hopes for 60% turnout helped by women, migrants

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Election Commission hopes for 60% turnout helped by women, migrants

New Delhi: Bihar last clocked a voting percentage of over 60% in the year 2000. Ever since, the state’s polling percentage has stayed consistently around 56-58%. This year though, the Election Commission of India hopes women and migrant workers will help the state breach the 60% mark. There are two factors at play – 300,000 … Read more