Srinagar : The Election Commission of India has taken cognizance of the matter. CEO has talked personally to Political leaders. He has clarified that as per rules, order under section 144 are issued in all Districts, for the last 48 hours (silence period of campaigning) and accordingly these orders were issued in Udhampur and Jammu Parliamentary Constituency and are now issued for all Districts of Srinagar Parliamentary Constituency, including Pulwama.
So far as permission for rallies and political meetings is concerned, during the entire period under the Model Code of Conduct, which starts with the announcement of elections by the ECI, specific permissions from the concerned authorities are mandatory. These permissions are being issued without any discrimination and in an online mode through the centralized ‘Suvidha Portal’.. Candidates are advised to consider the security concerns of specific areas : (CEO UT OF J&K)
