The election commission has confirmed that polls will be held in the state of Jammu and Kashmir later this year. In a meeting, EC has decided that assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir will be held this year. However, the dates for the polls are yet to be announced after the Amarnath Yatra. Sources said that elections in J&K may be held during October and November. Since June 2018, Jammu and Kashmir has been under the President's rule.