Overview

• More than six months after the September-October 2024 Assembly polls, elections for four Jammu and Kashmir Rajya Sabha seats remain unheld.
• Two Assembly constituencies in Budgam and Nagrota are vacant following Omar Abdullah’s resignation and BJP MLA Devender Rana’s death.
• The Election Commission has announced by-elections in states such as Uttar Pradesh, Kerala, Punjab and West Bengal but has not scheduled dates for Jammu and Kashmir.
• National Conference spokesperson Tanvir Sadiq and PDP chief spokesperson Mehboob Beg warn that continued delays are undermining democratic representation.
• Party leaders say security fears post-Pahalgam attack are cited for the postponement and are demanding transparency on the reasons and revised timetable.