arch 21, 2002
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LOK SABHA
PARALLEL ELECTION COMMISSION IS ILLEGAL
Hurriyat Conference made an announcement on January 28, 2002 about its intention to establish its own election commission to elect representatives who would participate in any negotiations on Kashmir. Hurriyat conference further announced on February 12, 2002, the composition of the proposed election commission. As per the Hurriyat, the said commission would be governed by rules to be framed later.
Elections to the Legislative Assembly of the State of Jammu & Kashmir are held in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution of Jammu & Kashmir and are conducted by and under the supervision of the Election Commission of India. No other body/institution has any locus standi in the matter.
This information was given by the Union Minister of Law, Justice and Company Affairs, Shri Arun Jaitley in a written reply to a question from Dr. Ashok Patel and Shri Manikrao Hodlya Govit in the Lok Sabha today.