WATCH Video: CEC Rajiv Kumar Praises Voter Participation In Haryana And J&K Elections

The Election Commission is set to announce the schedule for the Maharashtra and Jharkhand Assembly Elections on October 15, 2024, during a press conference at 3:30 PM.

The current terms for these assemblies end on November 26, 2024, and January 5, 2025, respectively. The announcement will also include details about bypolls for three vacant Lok Sabha seats and at least 47 assembly constituencies.

CEC Rajiv Kumar Praises Voter Participation In Haryana And J&K Elections

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Rajiv Kumar commended the voters of Haryana and Jammu & Kashmir (J&K) for their significant participation in the recent elections. He emphasized that the people of J&K transformed this electoral process into a momentous occasion, reflecting their commitment to democracy.

Kumar noted, "I would like to extend my heartfelt congratulations to the voters in Haryana and J&K for their empowered involvement in the polling. The citizens of J&K have made this festival of democracy truly historic. They turned out in large numbers, exercised their right to vote diligently, and established a solid foundation for democracy in the region."

Highlighting the impact of this election cycle, he remarked, "The enthusiasm displayed during these elections will be remembered for years to come. The groundwork laid by the people of J&K during the Lok Sabha elections has manifested into a robust structure in the Assembly elections. This public mandate has ignited new hopes for the future."

Kumar concluded by encouraging the people of J&K to continue their democratic journey, stating, "The next steps are now in the hands of the citizens of J&K. It is their responsibility to carry forward this democratic momentum."

This statement underscores the significance of voter engagement in strengthening democracy, particularly in regions with a complex political landscape like J&K.