Lok Sabha Polls: All Budgam schools to remain shut on April 17, 18

Budgam: Chief Education Officer Budgam has ordered closure of schools, govt and private, in the district on April 17 and 18 in the backdrop of upcoming parliamentary polls.

The Srinagar-Budgam-Ganderbal parliamentary seat goes to polls on April 18.

An order issued by the CEO has also directed all the heads and class IV staff of the schools designated as polling stations to remain present in their respective schools on both the days.