EC likely to announce poll dates for J&K, Jharkhand

While the term of the J&K assembly ends on January 19, the term of the Jharkhand assembly expires on January 3

The Election Commission is likely to announce schedule for assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir and Jharkhand today.

The EC has called a press conference this evening at 4 p.m and Commission sources said the poll schedule for Jammu and Kashmir and Jharkhand would be announced.

While the term of the 87-member Jammu and Kashmir assembly ends on January 19, the term of 81-member Jharkhand assembly expires on January 3.

Keeping in mind the difficult terrain and prevailing security situation in both the states, EC is likely to announce multiple-phase elections.