MUZAFFARABAD: The Election Commission of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) has announced that the upcoming Legislative Assembly elections will be conducted in three phases across the region. Chief Election Commissioner said polling in the first phase will be held in Mirpur Division on July 27, followed by Muzaffarabad Division on August 2. The third and final phase of polling will take place in Poonch Division on August 10. The Chief Election Commissioner stated that the decision to hold the elections in phases was made to ensure smooth electoral arrangements and effective management of the polling process.