Lok Sabha Election: DC inspects Election Strong Room, counting centre

Kargil, Feb 28: Deputy Commissioner/ District Election Officer (DC/DEO) Kargil, Shrikant Suse inspected the strong room and counting centre at Kurbathang, Kargil.

The inspection was aimed to evaluate the preparedness for upcoming Lok Sabha election 2024 in the district.

DC Kargil conducted a thorough inspection of the Election Strong Room and Counting centre, which is an important part of the integrity of the electoral process.

He meticulously reviewed every aspect of the counting c...

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Sonam Chosjor, Appointed as Joint Chief Electoral Officer, UT Ladakh

Kargil, Feb. 15: With the sanction of the Election Commission of India, Mr. Sonam Chosjor, JKAS (2008), has been designated as the Joint Chief Electoral Officer for the Union Territory of Ladakh.

“In the interest of administration, and with the approval of Election Commission of India, it is hereby ordered that Sh. Sonam Chosjor, JKAS (2008), shall be appointed as the Joint Chief Electoral Officer, for the Union territory of Ladakh with immediate effect”, an order issued by the Administr...

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DC Kargil reviews provision of AMFs at Polling Stations

Kargil, Feb 05: The Deputy Commissioner/District Election Officer (DEO), Kargil Shrikant Suse, convened a meeting of the concerned officers to take stock of the provision of the Assured Minimum Facilities (AMFs) at the Polling Stations in the district.

The Dy. District Election Officer Kargil, Dr. Khanzada Mohd Usman informed the meeting about the Accessibility arrangements and AMF Status of the Polling Stations as per the reports submitted by the concerned SDMs/Tehsildars and other Nodal...

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DC Leh chairs meeting to discuss vulnerability Mapping & Identification of Critical Polling Stations

Leh, Dec 09, 2023: Given the forthcoming General Elections to Lok Sabha in 2024, the District Election Officer/ Deputy Commissioner, Leh, Santosh Sukhadeve, chaired a meeting to discuss the Vulnerability Mapping and Identification of critical Polling Stations at VC room.

During the meeting, ADC Leh/ Deputy District Election Officer, Leh,  Sonam Chosjor, provided a comprehensive overview of the Vulnerability Mapping 2023, a significant initiative launched by the Election Commission of Indi...

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Kargil LAHDC Election ends peacefully: Kargil witness 77% Voter Turnout on poll day 

Kargil, 04-10-2023: Kargil recorded a 77.61% voter turnout on poll day in the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC) elections, which concluded peacefully today. 

The voting for the fifth LAHDC Kargil election was held across the district and a total of 77.61 per cent of voters exercised their franchise through EVMs to decide the fate of 85 candidates who are in the fray. The counting of votes is scheduled for October 8, 2023.

Earlier this morning the polling began at 8 am ...

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The Final List of 5th LAHDC Election, Issued By Deputy Election Officer

Kargil, August 26: The Deputy Election Officer has released the final list of candidates for the 5th general election of the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC) Kargil. According to the Election Department’s notification of the Union Territory of Ladakh, the election process commenced with the opening of nominations on August 16, 2023. During the nomination submission period on August 23, a total of 278 candidates submitted their nominations. The scrutiny of nominations took p...

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Two Indept. Candidates from Shakar Constituency Withdraw Names, in Favour of Zakir Hussain

Kargil, August 26: In a significant development on August 26, two independent candidates, Mr. Mohd Ali Abbassi from Shakar and Mr. Ahmad Ali from Yokma Kharbo, have withdrawn their candidacies in support of the INC candidate, Mr. Zakir Hussain, who is contesting from the Shakar Constituency.

According to an official notification from the Election Department of UT Ladakh, the electoral process was initiated with the commencement of candidate nominations on August 16, 2023. Prospective cand...

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JKNC Kargil Announces Nominees for 5th LAHDC-Kargil Election

VoL Desk, August 20: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (Ladakh) Kargil District Committee has announced its official list of candidates to contest the upcoming 5th Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC) election.

The list includes individuals who have been chosen based after deliberations with village and constituency elders as well as party leaders. The nominated candidates are as follows:

  1. Feroz Ahmed Khan – Silmo
  2. Mohd Haneefa Jan – Baroo – Minji
  3. Aga Syed M...
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Dates Announced for the 5th LAHDC, Kargil General Elections 2023

VoL Desk, August 5, 2023: The Election Department of the Union Territory of Ladakh has issued a significant notification today, officially announcing the dates for the much-anticipated 5th Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council, Kargil general elections 2023.

This announcement comes after the Administration of the Union Territory of Ladakh issued a call for constituencies to elect their members for the constitution of the 5th Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council, Kargil.

Acc...

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ECI, Anup Chandra chaired meeting with Ladakh Admin for upcoming parliamentary elections preparations

Leh, June 24: Hon’ble Election Commissioner of India, Shri Anup Chandra Pandey chaired a review meeting on the preparedness of the UT Administration Ladakh for upcoming parliamentary elections. 

District Magistrates of both Leh and Kargil briefed on the number of constituencies, blocks in both districts, and the ongoing infrastructural work taking place pertaining to upcoming elections in the region. Data on the inaccessibility of polling parties due to poor connectivity in certain areas,...

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