The Election Commission of India has announced the schedule for the second phase of elections in Jammu and Kashmir. Nomination papers can now be filed as the election process gears up for this phase, which will see voting on September 25.

• Key Dates and Procedures
• Deadline for Nominations: September 5
• Scrutiny of Nominations: September 6
• Deadline for Withdrawal of Candidatures: September 9
• Polling will take place from 7:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M., with vote counting scheduled for October 4. This notification was signed by BC Patra, Secretary of the Election Commission of India, on August 29.

The second phase will cover the following constituencies:

The second phase will cover the following constituencies: Kangan (ST), Ganderbal, Hazratbal, Khanyar, Habbakadal, Lal Chowk, Channapora, Zadibal, Eidgah, Central Shalteng, Budgam, Beerwah, Khansahib, Chrar-I-Sharief, Chadoora, Gulabgarh (ST), Reasi, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi, Kalakote-Sunderbani, Nowshera, Rajouri (ST), Budhal (ST), Thannamandi (ST), Surankote (ST), Poonch Haveli, and Mendhar (ST).

Historical Context and Election Insights
The 2014 Assembly elections saw the PDP securing 28 seats, the BJP with 25, the National Conference with 15, and Congress with 12. A coalition government led by Mufti Mohammed Sayeed was formed between the PDP and BJP. However, the BJP withdrew support in 2018 after Sayeed's death and Mehbooba Mufti's leadership.

This upcoming election is significant as it will be the first assembly poll since the abrogation of Article 370. Recent Lok Sabha elections showed strong support for the BJP in Jammu, while the National Conference also performed well.

Votes from this phase will be counted on October 4.

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