Srinagar- Jammu and Kashmir’s political parties including the ruling National Conference (NC) and the opposition BJP on Monday welcomed the Election Commission of India announcing the schedule for bypolls to Budgam and Nagrota assembly seats.

Bypolls to both Budgam and Nagrota assembly constituencies will be held on November 11 while counting of votes will be undertaken on November 14.

National Conference spokesman Tanvir Sadiq said although delayed, the ECI’s decision to hold byelections for the two seats in the Union Territory was welcome.

“We have been seeking a bypoll for the vacant seats as soon as (Chief Minister) Omar Abdullah vacated the Budgam seat. Finally, the people of the Budgam segment will have their representative in the Assembly,” Sadiq told PTI.

Sadiq said the parlia

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