JAMMU, Nov 26: Deputy Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, Surinder Kumar Choudhary, on Tuesday confirmed that Panchayat elections in the Union Territory will be conducted once necessary formalities, including the updation of voter lists, are completed.
“The J&K Government is committed to hold Panchayat elections for strengthening grassroots level democracy in J&K and these polls will be held after completion of various processes like updation of electoral rolls and others,” Choudhary said while speaking to reporters in Udhampur.
He added that other important factors, such as issues related to the delimitation of panchayats and reservation, are also being addressed.
“There are also issues related to the delimitation of panchayats, and once all this is completed, elections will be held,” Choudhary stated.
In addition to discussing the Panchayat elections, Choudhary also spoke on the importance of teaching the Constitution in schools. He emphasized that the Constitution must be imparted to the younger generation to ensure they understand its significance.
“The Jammu and Kashmir government wants to implement panchayati raj in this Union Territory. Voter lists are being prepared and there is also the issue of reservation,” he said.
Speaking during a function on Constitution Day, Choudhary reflected on the importance of the Constitution, stating, “If there had been no Constitution framed by Baba Saheb Bhimrao Ambedkar, I would not be standing before you today as deputy chief minister.”
He went on to stress that the Constitution serves as a guiding framework for the nation and that it is vital to safeguard its principles. “We should reflect on safeguarding and promoting its essence and we need to educate people about the Constitution, especially the younger generation,” he said.
“The youth need to read the Constitution and act in accordance with it. We believe an idea should be put forward to ensure it is taught in schools,” Choudhary added.
Choudhary also praised the contributions of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, the principal architect of the Indian Constitution, and expressed his gratitude to the organizers of the event. He urged everyone to follow the principles of social equality advocated by Ambedkar.
“The Constitution Day reminds us of our duties and responsibilities towards the nation. It reinforces our faith in the rule of law and inspires us to work for the welfare of society, especially for the poor and marginalized,” Choudhary concluded.
