Jammu And Kashmir Administration's Response On "Non-Local" Voters Row

Jammu and Kashmir: The clarification was issued through an advertisement in local dailies after facing political backlash.

The Jammu and Kashmir administration on Saturday clarified that reports of a likely addition of over 25 lakh voters after the summary revision of electoral rolls is "misrepresentation of facts by vested interests".

The clarification was issued through an advertisement in local dailies after facing political backlash, including from parties perceived close to the government. National Conference chief Farooq Abdullah has called an all-party meeting over the issue on Monday.

Jammu and Kashmir's Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Hirdesh Kumar recently said the Union territory was likely to get around 25 lakh additional voters, including outsiders, following the special summary revision of electoral rolls being held for the first time after Article 370 abrogation.

"We are expecting massive changes in the voter list given that a large number of youngsters have attained the age of 18 over the past three years.