National Conference MP Mehdi raises demand for elections in J&K

National Conference MP Ruhullah Mehdi on Monday raised the demand for holding elections in Jammu and Kashmir at the earliest.

The Supreme Court had directed the Election Commission to conduct elections in Jammu and Kashmir by September 30. The poll panel is yet to announce a schedule for the elections.

Participating in a debate on the Union budget in the Lok Sabha, Mehdi said only a month was left and no process had been started to conduct the elections.

"I have not come here to beg for elections … The Supreme Court had given directions to this government that a democratic government be formed by September … Just one month is left and no process for the elections has been started yet," the Srinagar MP said.

"I request you that for the spirit of democracy, give them directions that the Supreme Court's order is followed and elections are conducted," he added.