Decision on Jammu and Kashmir local body elections to be taken by governor in today's State Advisory Council
6 years, 4 months ago

Decision on Jammu and Kashmir local body elections to be taken by governor in today's State Advisory Council

Firstpost  

The move comes as major political parties in Jammu and Kashmir, such as the PDP and National Conference, have announced their boycott of the elections. A formal decision is likely to be taken by the State Advisory Council headed by Jammu and Kashmir governor Satya Pal Malik on Wednesday. The move comes as major political parties in the state, such as the People’s Democratic Party and the National Conference, have announced their boycott of the local polls. PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti on Monday said that that linking panchayat polls to the pending case in the Supreme Court on Article 35A has created apprehensions in minds of people.

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BJP to face local body elections as ‘Mahayuti’ alliance partner
4 days, 7 hours ago

BJP to face local body elections as ‘Mahayuti’ alliance partner

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: Maharashtra BJP president Chandrashekhar Bawankule on Saturday said that BJP will contest upcoming local bodies elections in alliance with Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena and Ajit Pawar-led NCP. The objective of the meeting is to rejuvenate party cadres for upcoming local bodies elections including Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporations. Mr. Bawankule said that they have organised a state executive meeting to express …

Jammu and Kashmir votes today for an elected govt after 10 years: A look at its journey – Firstpost
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Jammu and Kashmir votes today for an elected govt after 10 years: A look at its journey – Firstpost

Firstpost  

From the BJP to the National Conference, both national and regional parties are geared up to form the next possible government in the region after a hiatus of 10 years. Jammu and Kashmir is likely to flip a new page in its political affairs after October 8, the day results will be announced The first phase of elections will be …

Many in Indian-controlled Kashmir plan to vote this time to deny Modi total control
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Many in Indian-controlled Kashmir plan to vote this time to deny Modi total control

Associated Press  

SRINAGAR, India — For decades, boycotting elections in Indian-controlled Kashmir was a sign of protest against Indian rule. “There is a desperate need to end the onslaught of changes coming from there.” India wants to keep Kashmir under direct rule Indian security forces walk past Indian flags and flags of India’s ruling Bharatiya Janata Party as a motorcycle rally by …

Jammu and Kashmir: PDP holds meet in Jammu to chalk out action plan for Assembly Elections
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Jammu and Kashmir: PDP holds meet in Jammu to chalk out action plan for Assembly Elections

India TV News  

Mehbooba Mufti-led Peoples Democratic Party held a meeting in Jammu on Saturday to chalk out its action plan in preparation for the Assembly Elections, supposed to be held before the end of September this year. The meeting, chaired by PDP vice-president Abdul Hameed Choudhary at Gandhi Nagar party headquarters, was primarily convened to gear up and strengthen the party cadres …

Election Commission to Initiate Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Polls Soon: CEC Kumar
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Election Commission to Initiate Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Polls Soon: CEC Kumar

The Hindu  

Encouraged by the voter turnout in Jammu and Kashmir in the Lok Sabha polls, the Election Commission will "very soon" initiate the process of holding assembly polls in the Union Territory, Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar said on Saturday. Responding to a question on the turnout in various seats of Jammu and Kashmir and if assembly elections could be held …

No Simultaneous Lok Sabha and Assembly Polls in J&K
9 months, 4 weeks ago

No Simultaneous Lok Sabha and Assembly Polls in J&K

Deccan Chronicle  

said that "we stand committed" that the Assembly elections in J&K would be held soon after the Lok Sabha poll process is completed as there will be availability of additional forces. Reacting, National Conference president Farooq Abdullah said there was "something fishy" in not holding the Assembly elections. So much so that even the panchayat and municipal elections are not …

Parliamentary proceedings | Opposition members seek timeline for holding Assembly polls in Jammu and Kashmir
11 months, 1 week ago

Parliamentary proceedings | Opposition members seek timeline for holding Assembly polls in Jammu and Kashmir

The Hindu  

Opposition members in the Lok Sabha on February 6 urged the government to hold Assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir at the earliest. Participating in a debate on The Jammu and Kashmir Local Bodies Laws Bill, 2024, Hasnain Masoodi demanded that the polls in the union territory be held soon. Participating in the debate, TMC leader Saugata Roy also referred …

BJP Govt at Centre Lacks Courage to Hold Polls in J-K, LS Polls Matter of Compulsion: Omar Abdullah
1 year, 2 months ago

BJP Govt at Centre Lacks Courage to Hold Polls in J-K, LS Polls Matter of Compulsion: Omar Abdullah

News 18  

The BJP government at the Centre lacks the courage to hold polls in Jammu and Kashmir and even the parliamentary elections would not be held here had it not been a matter of compulsion, National Conference leader Omar Abdullah has claimed. If they weren’t compelled, they wouldn’t even hold a parliamentary election,” Abdullah told reporters in Poonch district on Thursday …

BJP’s central govt lacks courage to hold polls in Jammu and Kashmir, LS elections matter of compulsion: Omar
1 year, 2 months ago

BJP’s central govt lacks courage to hold polls in Jammu and Kashmir, LS elections matter of compulsion: Omar

India TV News  

Srinagar: National Conference leader Omar Abdullah has claimed that the parliamentary elections would not be held in Jammu and Kashmir had it not been a matter of compulsion and attacked the government over Assembly polls in the Union Territory. The challenges encountered in Kargil polls would extend across Jammu and Kashmir," he said. There will be no Panchayat, BDC, DDC, …

Election Commission should tell people why no elections in Jammu and Kashmir: Omar Abdullah
1 year, 7 months ago

Election Commission should tell people why no elections in Jammu and Kashmir: Omar Abdullah

The Hindu  

Former Chief Minister and National Conference vice-president Omar Abdullah on Tuesday questioned the “unjustified” delay in Jammu and Kashmir poll by the Election Commission of India. Accusing the ECI of “prolonging the process”, Mr. Abdullah said, “The delay suggested a hidden agenda. We won’t bow down before them.” Referring to the statement made by the ECI earlier on the J&K …

Final nail in democracy’s coffin, Mufti slams BJP over ‘back-door’ voters in J&K
2 years, 4 months ago

Final nail in democracy’s coffin, Mufti slams BJP over ‘back-door’ voters in J&K

Hindustan Times  

Former chief minister Mehbooba Mufti on Thursday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party of “bringing voters from back-door to install a fascist” a day the region’s top electoral official said anyone residing and not necessarily a permanent resident can become a voter in Jammu & Kashmir. Chief Electoral Officer Hirdesh Kumar Singh on Wednesday said around 2.5 million new voters are …

Allowing outsiders to register as voters in Jammu and Kashmir last nail in coffin of democracy: Mehbooba Mufti
2 years, 4 months ago

Allowing outsiders to register as voters in Jammu and Kashmir last nail in coffin of democracy: Mehbooba Mufti

Firstpost  

According to Chief Electoral Officer Hirdesh Kumar, Jammu and Kashmir is likely to get around 25 lakh additional voters, including outsiders, after the special summary revision of electoral rolls being held for the first time after the abrogation of Article 370 Srinagar: PDP president Mehbooba Mufti on Thursday said she has asked National Conference leader Farooq Abdullah to convene an …

PDP not to participate in the delimitation process in Jammu and Kashmir, says outcome is ‘pre-planned’
3 years, 6 months ago

PDP not to participate in the delimitation process in Jammu and Kashmir, says outcome is ‘pre-planned’

The Hindu  

The Mehbooba Mufti-led Peoples Democratic Party will not participate in the delimitation process in Jammu and Kashmir, a statement from the party said. A PDP statement issued today said that the party was disappointed with the June 24 meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and political leaders of Jammu and Kashmir. Ghulam Nabi Lone Hanjura, general secretary of the party, …

'BJP vs All': More Than Gupkar Alliance, These Jammu-Centric Outfits May be Threat to Ruling Party
4 years, 1 month ago

'BJP vs All': More Than Gupkar Alliance, These Jammu-Centric Outfits May be Threat to Ruling Party

News 18  

Being held for the first time in Jammu and Kashmir after the abrogation of Article 370, the first major electoral exercise, District Development Council polls, is going to be a fight between ‘BJP and all other parties’. “The Central government has a consistent policy from more than last seventy years to run J&K through Kashmir,” said Ankur Sharma, president of …

Jammu and Kashmir DDC Polls: Phases, voting dates, schedule - all you need to know
4 years, 1 month ago

Jammu and Kashmir DDC Polls: Phases, voting dates, schedule - all you need to know

India TV News  

The District Development Council elections along with by-polls to panchayats and urban local bodies is scheduled to take place later this month. The DDC elections, the first major political activity since the abrogation of Article 370 provisions on August 5 last year, will be held in eight phases from November 28 to December 19. DDC polls: voting dates, time Polling …

DDC election dilemma for J&K parties has Kashmiri politicians worried
4 years, 2 months ago

DDC election dilemma for J&K parties has Kashmiri politicians worried

India Today  

Decks have been cleared for the first-ever District Development Council poll in Jammu and Kashmir. KASHMIRI PARTIES UNDECIDED Political parties in Kashmir Valley, however, believe the powers of elected DDC members will disempower the local MLA. “Mehbooba Mufti held a meeting with youth leaders where several of the young men said we should contest DDC polls," Wahid Para of the …

J&K panchayat elections postponed after political parties demand release of detained leaders
4 years, 10 months ago

J&K panchayat elections postponed after political parties demand release of detained leaders

India Today  

The upcoming panchayat election in Jammu and Kashmir have been deferred after opposition parties People's Democratic Party and National Conference told election officials that there can only be a level playing field when leaders are released from detention. The notification read, "Office of the Election Authority, Chief Electoral Officer : Notifications dated 15th & 17th February issued for Phrase 1 …

India holds Kashmir elections despite lockdown, boycott
5 years, 2 months ago

India holds Kashmir elections despite lockdown, boycott

Associated Press  

SRINAGAR, India — Village council elections were held Thursday across Indian-controlled Kashmir, with the detention of many mainstream local politicians and a boycott by most parties prompting expectations that the polls will install supporters of the central Hindu nationalist-led government that revoked the region’s semi-autonomous status in August. Political scientist Noor Ahmed Baba said the exercise, at least in theory, …

Jammu and Kashmir: Several NC, PDP leaders to join BJP
5 years, 3 months ago

Jammu and Kashmir: Several NC, PDP leaders to join BJP

India TV News  

About a dozen and half leaders belonging to People's Democratic Party and National Conference are going to join the Bhartiya Janata Party in Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday. To complete the formalities of their induction into the BJP, Vice-President and Jammu and Kashmir in-charge, Avinash Rai Khanna will be on a three-day visit to the state starting from Tuesday. According …

Jammu and Kashmir BDC election: Candidates file nominations in Kathua; Congress to boycott 24 Oct polls
5 years, 3 months ago

Jammu and Kashmir BDC election: Candidates file nominations in Kathua; Congress to boycott 24 Oct polls

Firstpost  

Amit Shah held a meeting with state BJP leaders to take stock of the ground situation in Kashmir valley and discuss preparedness ahead of BDC elections Kathua: Candidates filed nomination in Kathua on Wednesday for the upcoming Block Development Council elections scheduled to be held on 24 October in Jammu and Kashmir. Union home minister Amit Shah on Tuesday had …

Ready for assembly polls in Jammu & Kashmir: Governor Satya Pal Malik
6 years ago

Ready for assembly polls in Jammu & Kashmir: Governor Satya Pal Malik

India TV News  

Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik on Friday said the administration was ready for assembly elections in the state and a call in this direction should be taken by the Election Commission and New Delhi. The Election Commission had in November last said fresh elections in Jammu and Kashmir would be held within the next six months, even as …

Parliament updates: Kashmir governor told us no party is ready to form govt, hence President Rule, says Rajnath Singh in Lok Sabha
6 years ago

Parliament updates: Kashmir governor told us no party is ready to form govt, hence President Rule, says Rajnath Singh in Lok Sabha

Firstpost  

2:57 PM Whatsapp Facebook Twitter Opposition says imposition of President’s Rule in J&K ‘unconstitutional’ Saugata Roy of the Trinamool Congress termed the governor’s decision to impose President’s Rule in Jammu and Kashmir as “arbitrary” and “unconstitutional”. He also accused the central government of “collusion” and claimed that it propped up the rival alliance led by Sajjad Lone, who had the …

Jammu and Kashmir Opinion Poll: Major losses predicted for PDP, Congress in Assembly polls; massive gain for NC
6 years, 1 month ago

Jammu and Kashmir Opinion Poll: Major losses predicted for PDP, Congress in Assembly polls; massive gain for NC

India TV News  

Jammu and Kashmir’s political temperature suddenly went up on Wednesday after Governor Satya Pal Malik dissolved the state assembly amid contrasting claims on government formation from PDP-NC-Congress combine and BJP-backed Sajad Lone who heads Peoples’ Conference. Many political parties have said that they would prefer assembly elections to be held along with 2019 Lok Sabha elections. What if elections were …

Potential Congress-PDP-NC tie-up in Jammu and Kashmir will give Governor Satya Pal Malik a major headache
6 years, 1 month ago

Potential Congress-PDP-NC tie-up in Jammu and Kashmir will give Governor Satya Pal Malik a major headache

Firstpost  

It is up to the Centre now, through Governor Satya Pal Malik, to either dissolve the Assembly or let this sort of government be formed Politics sprung to life in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday when it became known that the Congress, the National Conference, and the Peoples Democratic Party are in talks to form a new state government. It …

Will stake claim to form govt in J&K with support from Congress, NC: Mehbooba Mufti
6 years, 1 month ago

Will stake claim to form govt in J&K with support from Congress, NC: Mehbooba Mufti

Hindustan Times  

A grand alliance is shaping up in Jammu and Kashmir where arch rivals Peoples Democratic Party and National Conference are set to team up with the Congress to stake claim to form the government. Very soon you will get a good news.’’ Another senior PDP leader said, “In the new alliance chief minister will be from the PDP -- Mehbooba …

Jammu and Kashmir urban local body polls: Two BJP candidates, one from Congress announce withdrawal
6 years, 3 months ago

Jammu and Kashmir urban local body polls: Two BJP candidates, one from Congress announce withdrawal

Firstpost  

At least two BJP candidates and one from the Congress have publicly announced their withdrawal from the urban local body polls in Kashmir. Srinagar: At least two BJP candidates and one from the Congress have publicly announced their withdrawal from the urban local body polls in Kashmir. He said his supporters have also resigned from the party and several other …

BJP demands action against parties boycotting J&K local body polls
6 years, 3 months ago

BJP demands action against parties boycotting J&K local body polls

Deccan Chronicle  

Jammu: The BJP's Jammu and Kashmir unit on Saturday demanded de-recognition and withdrawal of symbol of the parties which have announced that they will boycott the upcoming urban local bodies and panchayat polls in the state. Four parties -- National Conference, Peoples Democratic Party, Communist Party of India and Bahujan Samaj Party -- have announced that they will be boycotting …

Local body polls in Jammu and Kashmir will help re-establish grassroot democracy : Rajnath
6 years, 3 months ago

Local body polls in Jammu and Kashmir will help re-establish grassroot democracy : Rajnath

India TV News  

Home Minister Rajnath Singh Friday said local body polls in Jammu and Kashmir will be of historic significance in many ways and help re-establish the long overdue grassroots democracy. In a statement, the home minister said the central government will provide all support, including central forces, for smooth conduct of panchayat and urban local body polls. The local bodies' elections …

Jammu and Kashmir municipal polls to be held in four phases from 8 October, votes to be counted on 20 October
6 years, 4 months ago

Jammu and Kashmir municipal polls to be held in four phases from 8 October, votes to be counted on 20 October

Firstpost  

The local body polls are under a cloud of controversy as two major political parties in Jammu and Kashmir — the PDP and NC — have announced a boycott till the Centre clears its stand on Article 35A of the Constitution. The Jammu and Kashmir municipal elections will be held from 8 October, the state’s Chief Election Officer Shaleen Kabra …

Article 35A row: PDP to boycott panchayat, municipal polls
6 years, 4 months ago

Article 35A row: PDP to boycott panchayat, municipal polls

India TV News  

The PDP, which till recently was an ally of the BJP, Monday announced it will boycott forthcoming urban local body and panchayat elections in Jammu and Kashmir, saying the security situation was not conducive for holding these polls. Reading from the resolution, she said the PDP has noted with concern that the situation created by linking local body elections to …

Panchayat, ULB elections to be held as per schedule, says Jammu and Kashmir chief secretary despite NC, PDP boycott call
6 years, 4 months ago

Panchayat, ULB elections to be held as per schedule, says Jammu and Kashmir chief secretary despite NC, PDP boycott call

Firstpost  

Jammu and Kashmir chief secretary BVR Subrahmanyam’s remarks came after NC and PDP announced to boycott the polls owing to the situation concerning Article 35A Jammu and Kashmir chief secretary BVR Subrahmanyam on Monday said that Panchayat and municipal polls will proceed as scheduled on 5 November. Attending an awami darbar in Kulgam district, according to a report in Greater …

PDP will boycott panchayat, local body polls says Mehbooba Mufti; urges Centre to review decision to hold elections
6 years, 4 months ago

PDP will boycott panchayat, local body polls says Mehbooba Mufti; urges Centre to review decision to hold elections

Firstpost  

After National Congress, People’s Democratic Party chief Mehbooba Mufti announced that the party will boycott panchayat polls and local body elections scheduled from next month in Jammu and Kashmir. At a press briefing held in Srinagar on Monday, People’s Democratic Party chief Mehbooba Mufti announced to the media that PDP would be boycotting panchayat elections and local body polls in …

Congress expresses doubts about Jammu and Kashmir panchayat, local body polls being held in current situation
6 years, 4 months ago

Congress expresses doubts about Jammu and Kashmir panchayat, local body polls being held in current situation

Firstpost  

Jammu and Kashmir Congress president GA Mir on Saturday expressed doubt over the holding of panchayat and local bodies elections in the state. Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir Congress president GA Mir on Saturday expressed doubt over the holding of panchayat and local bodies elections in the state, saying the party would clear its stand after a review meeting next week. …

National Conference and PDP on the same page on Article 35-A, boycott Jammu and Kashmir local body polls
6 years, 4 months ago

National Conference and PDP on the same page on Article 35-A, boycott Jammu and Kashmir local body polls

Firstpost  

For the first time in the past three decades of political turmoil in Kashmir, both mainstream political parties as well as the separatist groups are calling for a boycott of elections Srinagar: For the first time in the past three decades of political turmoil in Kashmir, both mainstream political parties as well as the separatist groups are calling for a …

PDP hopes Jammu and Kashmir governor Satya Pal Malik will conduct all-party meet for ULB, panchayat elections
6 years, 4 months ago

PDP hopes Jammu and Kashmir governor Satya Pal Malik will conduct all-party meet for ULB, panchayat elections

Firstpost  

Mehbooba Mufti’s tweets came a little over an hour after PDP’s arch rival National Conference announced it will not participate in ULB and panchayat elections Srinagar: The Peoples Democratic Party Wednesday said it was hopeful that Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik will convene an all-party meeting on holding of urban local body and panchayat elections in the state. …

National Conference to boycott local body, panchayat polls in J&K; Farooq Abdullah asks Centre to clarify stand on Article 35A
6 years, 4 months ago

National Conference to boycott local body, panchayat polls in J&K; Farooq Abdullah asks Centre to clarify stand on Article 35A

Firstpost  

National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Wednesday announced that the party will not participate in the Panchayat polls conference until and unless the Government of India and the state government make their position clear on article 35A. National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Wednesday announced that the party will not participate in the panchayat and urban local bodies elections until …

Kashmiri separatists call for boycott of panchayat and municipal polls, say Centre doesn't believe in empowering people
6 years, 4 months ago

Kashmiri separatists call for boycott of panchayat and municipal polls, say Centre doesn't believe in empowering people

Firstpost  

A statement in this regard was issued after a meeting of the so-called Joint Resistance Leadership comprising separatists Syed Ali Geelani, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq and Mohammad Yasin Malik at Geelani’s residence in Hyderpora. Srinagar: Separatists in Kashmir on Monday called for a boycott of panchayat and urban local bodies polls scheduled to be held from October. It alleged that the …

Jammu and Kashmir municipal elections to be held from 1 to 5 October, panchayat polls from 8 November
6 years, 4 months ago

Jammu and Kashmir municipal elections to be held from 1 to 5 October, panchayat polls from 8 November

Firstpost  

Malik chaired the State Administrative Council meeting on Friday during which a decision was taken to hold municipal polls in October followed by panchayat elections a month later. Jammu and Kashmir governor Satya Pal Malik released on Friday the schedule for the municipal and panchayat elections in the state, which has been under Governor’s Rule since June. “After extensive deliberations …

Amid Jammu and Kashmir unrest, holding elections will prove a herculean task for state government
6 years, 5 months ago

Amid Jammu and Kashmir unrest, holding elections will prove a herculean task for state government

Firstpost  

The Jammu and Kashmir governor has announced local body and panchayat polls for later this year; the Lok Sabha elections will be held next year; and the Assembly elections will have to be held if the governor dissolves the current Assembly. We want panchayat polls and elections to urban local bodies to be held immediately so that Jammu and Kashmir …

Jammu and Kashmir panchayat polls spark political slugfest; parties set to field proxy candidates to test electoral mood
6 years, 5 months ago

Jammu and Kashmir panchayat polls spark political slugfest; parties set to field proxy candidates to test electoral mood

Firstpost  

Though Jammu and Kashmir local bodies’ elections will not be fought on a party basis, major parties will field proxy candidates to test the electoral mood. As Shafiq Mir, chairman of All Jammu and Kashmir Panchayat Conference said: “Though these polls are more social than political in nature, political parties do field proxy candidates.” The main battles will inevitably be …

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