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Though no reason was specified for the withdrawal of the order, the step followed an outrage by almost all prominent political parties in J&K except BJP
JAMMU, Oct 12: Authorities in Jammu on Wednesday authorised tehsildars (revenue officials) to issue certificate of residence to those residing in the winter capital for more than one year to facilitate their entry in the ongoing special summary revision of electoral rolls. District Election Officer and Deputy Commissioner, Jammu, Avny Lavasa passed the directive after taking serious note of some eligible voters facing hardships in registration as voters for non-availability of required documents. The Special Summary Revision of electoral rolls […]
Amidst criticism that BJP is trying to tilt electoral fortunes in its favour by enlisting non-locals as voters, the latest order said certificates of residence will be issued after field verification to draw up voters' list.