Shantmanu Sworn in as J&K State Election Commissioner

Updated At:06.50 PM IST | Feb 21, 2026

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Jammu, February 21

At a ceremony held today in the Lok Bhavan, Shantmanu was sworn in as the State Election Commissioner for the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir. He made and subscribed to the oath of office before the Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha.

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