Srinagar:
The Election Commission of India (ECI) is likely to reschedule the Lok Sabha polls in the Anantnag-Rajouri parliamentary constituency.
A local news gathering agency KNO reported that in response to representations submitted by several political leaders citing adverse road conditions and inclement weather, the ECI has intervened by writing a letter to the Chief Secretary of J&K and the Chief Electoral Officer of J&K.
The representations were signed by BJP President Ravinder Raina; Apni Party President Altaf Bukhari; Peoples Conference leader Imran Reza Ansari; and candidates Mohammad Saleem Parray, Ali Muhammad Wani, and Arsheed Ali Lone underscored the urgent need for rescheduling due to logistical challenges and weather-related constraints.
Anantnag-Rajouri Lok Sabha constituency is scheduled to go to polls on May 7.
In its communication to the state authorities, the ECI has sought a comprehensive report on the prevailing road conditions, weather patterns, and accessibility challenges encountered in the Anantnag-Rajouri constituency.