Authorities impose prohibitory orders under Sec 163 BNSS ahead of polling to 27-AC Budgam

Budgam, Nov 09: In order to facilitate smooth conduct of electoral process in District Budgam, to denote the end of campaigning period and start of silence period of campaigning, the District Magistrate (DM) Budgam, Dr. Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat issues Prohibitory orders under Section 163 BNSS throughout the District.

According to the order issued from the Office of District Magistrate Budgam, the restrictions have been imposed in District under Section 163 BNSS from 6:00 pm on November 9 , 2025 (Sunday) till 6:00pm on November 11, 2025 (Tuesday) in wake of the scheduled Polling in the 27 Assembly segment in the District and to uphold the sanctity of democratic principles.

The order further reads that there shall be ban on unlawful assembly as per the section 189 of BNS and any procession or rally shall be prohibited to prevent any law and order problem, and no person shall convene, hold , attend, join or address any public meeting or procession in connection with the Elections.