LA-24 Sidhnoti election postponed following candidate’s death

MUZAFFARABAD: The Azad Kashmir Legislative Assembly election has been postponed in LA-24 Sidhnoti 2 Baloch, following the death of candidate Zahid Yasin, according to media reports.

A new schedule will be issued for this constituency following the conduct of general elections in the state on July, 27.

According to the constitution of the Azad Kashmir Election Commission, in the event of a candidate’s death, the elections in the constituency must be postponed, as per the report.

Earlier, preparations for the upcoming elections in Azad Jammu and Kashmir had formally begun, with authorities initiating the compilation of updated voter lists.

According to officials, the registration of new voters is underway, alongside a comprehensive door-to-door verification campaign to ensure accuracy and transparency in the electoral rolls.

The deadline for voter registration has been set as April 1, 2026, and eligible citizens are being encouraged to complete their enrollment before the closing date.

In this regard, the Chief Election Commissioner has convened an important consultative meeting on March 28, where discussions will be held with political parties on the implementation of the code of conduct for the elections.

Officials also confirmed that refugees from Jammu and Kashmir will be included in the voter lists, ensuring broader representation in the electoral process.