Srinagar, Feb. 24 -- The State Election Commission (SEC) of the Union Territory has taken a crucial step forward by initiating the procurement of essential election materials, signaling that preparations are in full swing.

The final electoral rolls for these elections were published on January 20, paving the way for the next stages of the election process.

Reports said that the SEC is seeking to procure nearly 40,000 voting compartments and 64 other essential items required for conducting the elections.

A senior official from the SEC, on the condition of anonymity, said, "We are working diligently to ensure a smooth electoral process. The procurement of election material is a significant milestone, and we are on track to complete it wi...