According to the officials, it has been assessed that the threat is not limited to candidates of political parties but extends to independent candidates as well, and therefore equal protection will be provided to all.Since the notification for the first phase of voting on September 18 was announced, the nomination process has begun, and all parties will be finalizing their candidates in a day or two. Once the candidates are announced, the MHA will review the threat perception and provide security based on the report from the internal intelligence agency, the officials said.The first phase of polls will include sensitive areas such as Pulwama, Shopian, Doda, Ramban, Anantnag, and Kulgam. Arrangements have been made to provide security cover ranging from X category to Z category based on the threat perception, the officials said, adding that J&K might see the highest number of candidates receiving security cover.
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