Successful conclusion of parliamentary polls in J&K sends strong message to disruptive forces: President Droupadi Murmu

New Delhi, Jun 27: Setting off the more substantive portion of the ongoing Monsoon session of the Parliament in the 18th Lok Sabha, President Droupadi Murmu laid a special emphasis on  Jammu and Kashmir saying the successful conclusion of the parliamentary polls followed by the upcoming Assembly polls will send a strong message to the disruptive forces.

The President was addressing the joint sitting of Parliament. President's special mention of  Jammu and Kashmir assumes significance as the Union territory gets ready to hold Assembly polls later this year.
In the recently concluded parliamentary polls, Jammu and Kashmir recorded the highest voter turnout in a Lok Sabha poll in last 35 years, with the Kashmir Valley witnessing a “massive” 30 points jump in poll participation compared to 2019, negating the sparse calls by the ultras to boycott the polls.
The President also touched upon major electoral reforms undertaken in the Union territory. The UT is gearing up for fresh delimitation in its municipal bodies, with the State Election Commissioner instructing deputy commissioners from all twenty districts to actively participate in the delimitation process and provide their suggestions and proposals. Municipal elections are anticipated to be held by the end of the year.