Deputy Commissioner Jammu, Dr. Rakesh Minhas, who also serves as the District Election Officer chaired a meeting with Nodal Officers to review the preparedness for the bye-election to the 77-Nagrota Assembly Constituency. The meeting focused on finalizing the plan of action and allocation of responsibilities to ensure seamless conduct of the electoral process.

Deputy District Election Officer Dr. Rajesh Kumar would be the Returning Officer and oversee the overall conduct of the polls.

Addressing the officers, Dr. Minhas emphasised that all necessary measures should be taken to ensure the bye-polls are conducted in a free, fair, transparent and peaceful manner.

The meeting was attended by ADDC Sher Singh; ADC Ansuya Jamwal; Deputy Director Information Ashu Kumari, Tehsildars and other concerned officers.

The bye-election to the Nagrota Assembly Constituency is scheduled to be held on November 11, 2025.