ECI invites applications for allotment of common election symbols in J&K

PTK NEWS DESK

Srinagar, June 08: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has invited applications for allotment of common symbols for registered unrecognised parties for the election in Jammu and Kashmir.

As per media reports, the ECI has decided to accept applications seeking allotment of common symbol under Para 10B of the Election Symbols (Reservation & Allotment) Order, 1968 for the general election to the Legislative Assembly of Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir with immediate effect.

The Commission’s move to invite applications for common symbols from registered unrecognised parties is linked to the indications that assembly polls in Jammu & Kashmir are going to be held in near future this year.

Remarkably, the Supreme Court in December 2023, had directed the ECI to hold assembly polls in the UT by September 30, 2024.