NEW DELHI: The solicitor general, Tushar Mehta, stated that the Central government is prepared for elections in Jammu and Kashmir at any moment.
Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for Centre, tells Supreme Court that it is ready for elections in Jammu and Kashmir at any time now.
Centre tells Supreme Court that there are three elections which are due. For the first time, the three-tier Panchayat Raj system is introduced. First, elections would be for Panchayats. Leh Hill Development Council elections are over and that for Kargil will be held in September.
Centre tells Supreme Court that terrorist instances have reduced by 45.2% compared from 2018 to 2023 and infiltration reduced by 90%. Law and order issues like stone pelting etc. reduced by 97%, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta says. Security personnel casualty is reduced by 65%. Stone pelting instances in 2018 were 1,767, it is nil now. Organised bandhs in 2018 were 52 and now it is nil, Centre to SC.
Restoration of complete statehood in Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir will take some time, says Centre to SC hearing Article 370 matter.
