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Election Commission of India
Press Notes

Subject: Observers for Elections in Jammu & Kashmir

Text of statement made by the Chief Election Commissioner during his visit to Jammu & Kashmir, June 16-18, 2002

Our law on elections, unlike the election systems of some other countries, does not allow foreign observers. On the other hand, it enjoins the Election Commission to appoint its own observers who are senior civil servants. India has a large pool of neutral civil servants.

As in elections in other parts of the country, in the coming Jammu and Kashmir elections, the Election Commission will rely on media reports including those in the foreign media. So the media, including foreign media, will have easy access to polling stations.

The Election Commission shall not invite any group, body or organization to function as observers for the J & K election. However, if any individual who is associated with the conduct of elections in his country and that country has good democratic credentials, then in his individual capacity, he can come to see the election, subject, of course, to the person’s getting necessary governmental clearance.

Source: Election Commission of India

 

 

 

 

 
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