Farooq Abdullah, former chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir, strongly criticized the Centre on the EC Bill and the absence of elections in the state. Addressing the issue, Abdullah questioned why there were no elections in J&K and stressed the significance of having an independent and autonomous Election Commission. He expressed his concerns over the current state of democracy in the region and called for urgent measures to ensure fair and free elections. This statement by Abdullah comes amidst ongoing discussions and debates surrounding the political situation in Jammu and Kashmir.