Jammu, Jan. 28 -- Jammu and Kashmir lieutenant governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday said the much awaited civic body elections in the union territory will be held soon.

He, however, didn't give any specific timeline for the polls.

After praising the successful conduction of recent assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir, he said, "Elections to local bodies will be conducted for establishing a 3-tier governance structure."

"Assembly elections underscored positive change and this achievement is credited to all citizens who participated in this democratic exercise, demonstrating their faith in democratic values and the future of Jammu and Kashmir," he said.

"People now look up to the government with renewed expectations, aspiring for an enviro...