J&K polls: A shaky Opposition could offset BJP’s tricky set of challenges
3 months ago

J&K polls: A shaky Opposition could offset BJP’s tricky set of challenges

Hindustan Times  

In constituencies like Marh, Akhnoor, Bahu, Jammu West, and RS Pura in the Jammu division, the Congress, within the INDIA Alliance, could have easily secured victories or, at the very least, mounted a formidable challenge. Despite their best efforts, BJP is facing strong anti-incumbency sentiments across the Jammu region, particularly public dissatisfaction over the abolition of the “Darbar Move”, an annual ritual between the two capital cities of Jammu and Srinagar besides economic stagnation, lack of job opportunities, toll plazas, bureaucratic system and the new excise policy. The exclusion of the PDP from a pre-poll alliance risks splitting the anti-BJP vote in key constituencies in the Jammu region From strategic alliances to the battle against incumbency, the current election will shape J&K's politics and leadership for years to come. The exclusion of the PDP from a pre-poll alliance risks splitting the anti-BJP vote in key constituencies in the Jammu region The election is crucial for the BJP as they seek to solidify the decisions made since 2019. {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} Despite their best efforts, BJP is facing strong anti-incumbency sentiments across the Jammu region, particularly public dissatisfaction over the abolition of the “Darbar Move”, an annual ritual between the two capital cities of Jammu and Srinagar besides economic stagnation, lack of job opportunities, toll plazas, bureaucratic system and the new excise policy.

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JMM’s Victory in Jharkhand: Tribal Trust, Welfare Schemes, and BJP’s Failed Attempt of Polarisation
2 weeks, 1 day ago

JMM’s Victory in Jharkhand: Tribal Trust, Welfare Schemes, and BJP’s Failed Attempt of Polarisation

The Hindu  

Published : Dec 08, 2024 17:51 IST - 9 MINS READ When Jharkhand Mukti Morcha leader Hemant Soren took oath for the fourth time as Chief Minister of Jharkhand on November 28, the State re-elected an incumbent government for the first time in the 24 years since it was carved out of Bihar in 2000. This year, the factors that …

National Conference Government will Rectify BJP's Injustice Towards People of Jammu: Farooq Abdullah
2 weeks, 2 days ago

National Conference Government will Rectify BJP's Injustice Towards People of Jammu: Farooq Abdullah

Deccan Chronicle  

Jammu: The Omar Abdullah-led Jammu and Kashmir government will address the "injustice" inflicted upon the people of Jammu by focusing on promoting the region's equitable development, National Conference supremo Farooq Abdullah said on Saturday. Interacting with several delegations at his Bhatindi residence, Farooq Abdullah said the Union Territory government was actively working to eliminate "years of unaccountability that have plagued …

How Jairam Mahto's JKLM emerged as game-changer in Jharkhand Assembly polls
4 weeks, 1 day ago

How Jairam Mahto's JKLM emerged as game-changer in Jharkhand Assembly polls

India Today  

In a stunning comeback, Hemant Soren's JMM-led alliance on Saturday stormed to power in Jharkhand for a second consecutive term, winning 56 seats in the 81-member assembly, despite an all-out blitz by the BJP-led NDA which managed only 24 seats. A post-poll analysis of the Assembly polls highlighted that the Jairam Mahto-led Jharkhand Loktantrik Krantikari Morcha played a key role …

Tribal, non-tribal divide apparent in Jharkhand in recent polls: Data
1 month ago

Tribal, non-tribal divide apparent in Jharkhand in recent polls: Data

The Hindu  

The Jharkhand Mukti Morcha-led INDIA bloc had won the Scheduled Tribes-reserved seats in Jharkhand in the Lok Sabha election decisively but lost the rest of the nine out of the 14 constituencies in the State. The JMM-led alliance’s vote share in tribal seats increased marginally from 42% to 43% between the 2014 and 2019 State polls, and further rose to …

Religion, caste in BJP bid to unite Hindu vote base
1 month, 1 week ago

Religion, caste in BJP bid to unite Hindu vote base

Hindustan Times  

The Bharatiya Janata Party and its ideological fount, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, have stepped up efforts to strengthen their campaign to coalesce Hindu voters and prevent a split on caste lines in poll-bound Jharkhand and Maharashtra, people aware of the details said. A senior BJP leader said the campaign, which has seen terse messaging from party leaders including Prime Minister Narendra …

DC Edit | Focus on J&K statehood, not 370
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

DC Edit | Focus on J&K statehood, not 370

Deccan Chronicle  

The resolution passed by Jammu and Kashmir Assembly on Wednesday seeking special status for the Union territory and the one moved in the house on Thursday calling for the restoration of Article 370 and Article 35A of the Constitution reflect political expediency and oneupmanship by the parties and does not exactly contribute to the genuine demand for the restoration of …

New Delhi Assures J&K Statehood, But Hybrid Model Remains
1 month, 3 weeks ago

New Delhi Assures J&K Statehood, But Hybrid Model Remains

Live Mint  

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has received assurances from New Delhi that the commitments made to the state regarding the governance model will change. He believes that loopholes in the hybrid system of governance can be exploited, and he is confident that statehood will be restored soon.

SP Chief Calls for Unity Against Mahayuti in Maharashtra Assembly Elections
1 month, 3 weeks ago

SP Chief Calls for Unity Against Mahayuti in Maharashtra Assembly Elections

New Indian Express  

Maharashtra Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav called for unity against the Mahayuti alliance in the upcoming assembly elections. He criticized the BJP's negative politics and vowed to defeat the alliance's enemies. Yadav's party, the Samajwadi Party, won two seats in the last elections and is seeking a bigger share of the seat-sharing talks. His speech is seen as a challenge to …

Intense Terrorist Attack in Kashmir: A Wake-Up Call for the Administration
2 months ago

Intense Terrorist Attack in Kashmir: A Wake-Up Call for the Administration

Hindustan Times  

A gruesome terrorist attack in Ganderbal district in Jammu and Kashmir has killed seven civilians, including a Kashmiri doctor. The attack, the first on a major infrastructure project, was a reminder that peace in the region is fragile. The incident comes against the backdrop of external affairs minister S Jaishankar’s visit to Islamabad, the first by an Indian minister in …

BJP Dominates Jammu, But Congress Falls Short of Expectations
2 months, 2 weeks ago

BJP Dominates Jammu, But Congress Falls Short of Expectations

India Today  

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) emerged as the single-largest party in the Jammu Division, winning 29 out of 43 seats in the Assembly polls. The party's strong performance in Jammu was attributed to the 'Modi Magic' factor, which resonated with voters who were against the National Conference's (NC) agenda to restore Article 370. The Congress's individual performance hit an all-time …

BJP's Return to Power in Haryana: A National Turning Point
2 months, 2 weeks ago

BJP's Return to Power in Haryana: A National Turning Point

Hindustan Times  

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has returned to power in Haryana, marking a significant comeback for the party in the state. The victory is seen as a boost to the party's morale and a reaffirmation of its dominance in the state. The outcome also has wider implications for Indian politics, as it could set a precedent for other states to …

A new chapter begins in J&K
2 months, 2 weeks ago

A new chapter begins in J&K

Hindustan Times  

The National Conference-Congress alliance has won a decisive mandate in the first assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir since the abrogation of Article 370 and after the bifurcation of the state into the Union territories of J&K and Ladakh. -- {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} To start with, this was one of the most keenly watched, peaceful, and intensely competitive assembly …

Haryana and J&K: States of surprise for BJP and Congress
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Haryana and J&K: States of surprise for BJP and Congress

Live Mint  

For the second straight time in India, election results have upended poll predictions, turning political parties introspective and adding intrigue to the next round of state elections scheduled for later this year. In the Lok Sabha election in April-June, the Congress set the narrative in a state where an anti-incumbency sentiment prevailed against the BJP and regional parties were in …

Haryana Assembly Elections 2024: Sudhanshu Trivedi's Huge Disclosure On The Early Trends | ABP News
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Haryana Assembly Elections 2024: Sudhanshu Trivedi's Huge Disclosure On The Early Trends | ABP News

ABP News  

The results of the Haryana and Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections are coming in, and early trends indicate a major shift in Haryana. This election marks the first major direct contest between the BJP and Congress in the state after the Lok Sabha elections, and the results are expected to influence the political landscape in other states that are scheduled …

J&K Election Result Highlights: NC-Cong alliance wins 49 seats; BJP wins 29
2 months, 2 weeks ago

J&K Election Result Highlights: NC-Cong alliance wins 49 seats; BJP wins 29

Hindustan Times  

J&K Election Result Highlights: The counting of votes for the 90 assembly constituencies in Jammu and Kashmir concluded on Tuesday, with the National Conference-Congress alliance securing 49 seats. Abdullah also criticised the move to grant the Lieutenant Governor the authority to nominate members to the five reserved seats in the Jammu and Kashmir assembly, stating that his party would challenge …

HT interview: BJP’s acceptability has grown in J&K, party will win, says Rajnath
2 months, 3 weeks ago

HT interview: BJP’s acceptability has grown in J&K, party will win, says Rajnath

Hindustan Times  

Union defence minister and senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader, Rajnath Singh is confident of scripting history by winning elections in Jammu and Kashmir, where, he claimed, its acceptance has grown. In an interview with Hindustan Times, he blamed Pakistan for fostering terror in the Union territory but asserted that India has been able to garner international support for its fight …

J&K Polls: Final Phase Of Voting In 40 Seats Begins, Sajjad Lone, 2 Former Deputy CMs In Fray
2 months, 3 weeks ago

J&K Polls: Final Phase Of Voting In 40 Seats Begins, Sajjad Lone, 2 Former Deputy CMs In Fray

ABP News  

The third and final phase of voting for the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections began at 7 am on Tuesday. Key Contenders In Final Phase Other Key candidates in this phase are People's Conference chairperson Sajjad Lone, who is contesting from two seats in Kupwara, and BJP's Devender Singh Rana contesting from the Nagrota seat. Other candidates are National Panthers …

J&K elections: Rajnath, Kharge hold rallies as campaign for final phase ends
2 months, 3 weeks ago

J&K elections: Rajnath, Kharge hold rallies as campaign for final phase ends

Hindustan Times  

Union defence minister Rajnath Singh and Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge held rallies in parts of Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday where they targeted each other’s camps as political parties wrapped up their campaigning in Jammu and Kashmir before the last of the assembly constituencies go to polls on Tuesday. Defence minister Singh, who held a rally in Gurez assembly segment …

J&K polls: A shaky Opposition could offset BJP’s tricky set of challenges
3 months ago

J&K polls: A shaky Opposition could offset BJP’s tricky set of challenges

Hindustan Times  

Voting for the first phase of assembly elections in Jammu & Kashmir concluded on Wednesday. The BJP’s electoral campaign is centred on the abrogation of 370 and granting of Scheduled Tribe status to the Pahadi community, and despite growing anti-incumbency, this election is seen as a “crucial battle” for the party to secure dominance and validate its centralised policies. The …

Impressive turnout in J&K 1st phase polling
3 months ago

Impressive turnout in J&K 1st phase polling

Hindustan Times  

Jammu & Kashmir’s voters turned up in unprecedented numbers to exercise their franchise on Wednesday as 24 of the UT’s 90 constituencies went to vote in its first assembly elections in a decade, marking a historic turnout in a region otherwise marred by terrorism and violent poll boycotts. “As the first phase of the Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections begins, …

24 seats and over 23L voters: Stage set for J&K polls’ Phase 1
3 months ago

24 seats and over 23L voters: Stage set for J&K polls’ Phase 1

Hindustan Times  

Jammu and Kashmir will kick off its first assembly elections in a decade on Wednesday as 23 lakh voters across 24 of its 90 constituencies will cast their franchise in the first phase of the polls, where issues of statehood, the impact of Article 370’s abrogation, a spike in terror strikes, and development worries are crucial. There is webcasting at …

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

Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections: Candidates make final push as campaigning for Phase 1 ends
3 months, 1 week ago

Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections: Candidates make final push as campaigning for Phase 1 ends

Hindustan Times  

Campaigning for the 24 assembly segments for Phase 1 of Jammu and Kashmir assembly polls, slated to be held on September 18, ended on Monday. While Union home minister Amit Shah held two rallies in Jammu division, former chief ministers Ghulam Nabi Azad, Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti held rallies in Doda, Anantnag and Pulwama districts. “We must realise that …

The changing landscape of Jammu and Kashmir politics
3 months, 2 weeks ago

The changing landscape of Jammu and Kashmir politics

Hindustan Times  

Jammu and Kashmir will hold its first state assembly election in over a decade in the backdrop of a dramatically changed political landscape in the region. The notification allows the LG to make rules with the “aid and advice of the Council of Ministers,” while the assembly can legislate on matters in the State List, excluding “Police” and “Public Order" …

J&K News: Major Victory For Indian Army, Foils Terror Plot In Rajouri | ABP News
3 months, 2 weeks ago

J&K News: Major Victory For Indian Army, Foils Terror Plot In Rajouri | ABP News

ABP News  

The Indian Army achieved a significant victory in Jammu and Kashmir on the night of September 8, 2024. According to the White Knight Corps, intelligence agencies and the Jammu and Kashmir police provided crucial information about the terrorists' presence. The White Knight Corps posted on the social media platform X, stating that based on intelligence from the agencies and Jammu …

J&K Polls: BJP Announces Sixth List Of Candidates For 10 Seats
3 months, 2 weeks ago

J&K Polls: BJP Announces Sixth List Of Candidates For 10 Seats

ABP News  

Bharatiya Janata Party on Sunday released its sixth list of candidates for the Jammu and Kashmir assembly polls scheduled to begin from September 18. The list includes the names of following candidates: Mohd Idrees Karnahi, Ghulam Mohammad Mir, Abdul Rashid Khan, Naseer Ahmad Lone, Faqir Ahmad Lone, RS Pathania, Bharat Bhushan, Rajeev Bhagat, Vikram Randhawa, and Surinder Bhagat. On Friday, …

J&K Assembly Polls: What do the Manifestos of Regional Parties Promise?
3 months, 2 weeks ago

J&K Assembly Polls: What do the Manifestos of Regional Parties Promise?

The Quint  

Jammu and Kashmir primarily has an agrarian economy, with a significant portion of it reliant on tourism. The regional parties have long demanded that these projects be transferred to the state government to enhance the local economy. Designation of special tourism zones, the inclusion of J&K into the special economic category, and a demand for the revival of cross-LOC trade. …

J&K transformed from a terrorist hotspot into a tourist hotspot, says Amit Shah
3 months, 2 weeks ago

J&K transformed from a terrorist hotspot into a tourist hotspot, says Amit Shah

The Hindu  

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday said that Jammu and Kashmir is witnessing a new era of peace and development under the Narendra Modi government and the region has transformed from a terrorist hotspot into a tourist hotspot. Heading to the poll-bound Union Territory, Mr. Shah also said that during his two-day visit, he will launch the BJP's 'Sankalp …

J&K Assembly polls: Amit Shah to release BJP manifesto today
3 months, 2 weeks ago

J&K Assembly polls: Amit Shah to release BJP manifesto today

New Indian Express  

“The party will also reiterate that the Centre has made a commitment to restore statehood to J&K at an appropriate time,” the leader said. The National Conference, PDP, Apni Party and Peoples Conference of former minister Sajjad Gani Lone have released their manifestos and all the four parties have pledged to restore Article 370 and statehood. Since the election is …

Jammu & Kashmir Polls: Resignation, Discontent Among Old Guard Hits BJP Ahead Of Election
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Jammu & Kashmir Polls: Resignation, Discontent Among Old Guard Hits BJP Ahead Of Election

ABP News  

Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Election 2024: India's newest Union Territory is headed to elections in three phases. In Kashmir's context, J&K BJP assembly election in-charge Ram Madhav said: "Leaders who want peace and do not support terrorism will emerge in the Kashmir valley as well. Resignations aside, the BJP is facing party workers' dissent in several constituencies like Jammu North, …

Rahul Gandhi to launch Cong’s J&K campaign with two rallies tomorrow
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Rahul Gandhi to launch Cong’s J&K campaign with two rallies tomorrow

Hindustan Times  

Leader of opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi will address two rallies in Ramban and Anantnag districts on Wednesday, kickstarting the Congress’ campaign for the Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections being held after 10 years. He will address two rallies in Ramban and Anantnag districts in support of Congress candidates on Wednesday,” Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee chief …

Discontent brewing in J&K BJP over seat allotment; two more leaders quit
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Discontent brewing in J&K BJP over seat allotment; two more leaders quit

The Hindu  

The BJP’s worries have multiplied in Jammu ahead of the Assembly election as several leaders have left the party after the ticket distribution by the party high command in Delhi. Despite being associated with the BJP for 40-42 years, I am saddened as we were not even considered once for ticket,” the BJP’s former Jammu district president, Kashmira Singh, said. …

J & K polls: Rebellion in BJP over distribution of ticket
3 months, 3 weeks ago

J & K polls: Rebellion in BJP over distribution of ticket

New Indian Express  

SRINAGAR: The BJP is facing a full-blown rebellion in its ranks in Jammu and Kashmir over denial of the party ticket to senior leaders and loyalists in its Jammu stronghold. Former deputy CMs Kavinder Gupta and Nirmal Singh, former J&K party chief Sat Sharma and former MLAs Sukhnandan and Bali Bhagat have not made it to the party list. BJP …

J&K voters have to choose between separatism, development: Union Minister Reddy
3 months, 3 weeks ago

J&K voters have to choose between separatism, development: Union Minister Reddy

The Hindu  

Setting narratives for the upcoming elections in J&K, Union Minister G.K. Reddy, the Bharatiya Janata Party’s election incharge of J&K, on Friday took on the National Conference -Congress alliance in the Union Territory and said the choice in elections is “between terrorism and separatism or development and peace”. Our party will work for the interest of the youth of J&K,” …

J&K peaceful, no one wants Article 370 back: Minister G Kishan Reddy
3 months, 3 weeks ago

J&K peaceful, no one wants Article 370 back: Minister G Kishan Reddy

New Indian Express  

JAMMU: Union Minister G Kishan Reddy on Friday claimed that five years since the abrogation of Article 370, peace had returned to Jammu and Kashmir and large-scale development was underway, as he urged the people to vote for his party in the upcoming state election. Reddy said that before the abrogation of Article 370, which granted special status to the …

J&K Polls: 300 paramilitary companies deployed ahead of Assembly Elections
3 months, 3 weeks ago

J&K Polls: 300 paramilitary companies deployed ahead of Assembly Elections

The Hindu  

Over 300 additional companies of paramilitary forces will be deployed in Jammu and Kashmir ahead of the three-phase assembly elections commencing from September 18 in the union territory, officials said on Thursday, August 29, 2024). According to the officials, the Deputy Inspector General of the Jammu-Kathua range, Shiv Kumar Sharma arrived at the Police Reception Centre at Bari Brahmna Railway …

J-K Assembly Polls: EC issues notification for 26 seats voting in phase 2 on September 25. Check full details here
3 months, 3 weeks ago

J-K Assembly Polls: EC issues notification for 26 seats voting in phase 2 on September 25. Check full details here

Live Mint  

The Election Commission of India on August 29 issued a notification for the filing of nomination papers by candidates for the second phase of the upcoming assembly in Jammu and Kashmir. As many as 26 seats will vote in the second phase of polling on September 25. {{^adFree}} {{/adFree}} The last date for filling nomination papers will be September 5, …

Jammu & Kashmir polls: Rift in BJP over ‘parachute’ nominees
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Jammu & Kashmir polls: Rift in BJP over ‘parachute’ nominees

New Indian Express  

SRINAGAR: With BJP not fielding candidates in eight of the 16 Assembly seats in the Valley in first phase of polling in Jammu & Kashmir on September 18, and is likely to field only 15 candidates from 47 seats in Kashmir, there is discontent among the party ranks as loyalists feel hard done by party giving mandate to “parachute” candidates …

Jammu and Kashmir assembly election: BJP releases third list of 29 candidates
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Jammu and Kashmir assembly election: BJP releases third list of 29 candidates

Hindustan Times  

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday released its third list of 29 candidates for the upcoming assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir. The party has fielded Ashok Bhat to contest from Habbakadal, Mohammad Akram Choudhary from Gulabgarh, Kuldeep Raj Dubey from Reasi, Baldev Raj Sharma from Shri Mata Vaishno Devi, Thakur Randhir Singh from Kalakote-Sunderbani. Read: Government sets up helpdesk …

J&K Assembly Elections 2024: National Conference Announces First List of 18 Candidates
3 months, 3 weeks ago

J&K Assembly Elections 2024: National Conference Announces First List of 18 Candidates

The Hindu  

After its seat-sharing arrangement with the Congress was finalised, National Conference Monday issued its first list of 18 candidates for the first phase of the three-phased assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir. The NC announced the name of Ghulam Mohi-Ud-Din Mir from Rajpora, Showkat Hussain Ganie from Zainpora, Sheikh Mohammad Rafi from Shopian and former minister Sakina Ittoo from DH …

J&K Polls: Trouble In Congress-NC Alliance? Talks Hit Roadblock Over 'Some Seats'
3 months, 3 weeks ago

J&K Polls: Trouble In Congress-NC Alliance? Talks Hit Roadblock Over 'Some Seats'

ABP News  

The Congress high command have rushed its two senior party leaders to Jammu and Kashmir to iron out seat seat sharing dispute with National Conference ahead of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly polls. Congress leaders KC Venugopal and Salman Khurshid will meet NC president Farooq Abdullah and his son Omar Abdullah in Srinagar after Omar said that both the parties …

BJP Releases First List For J&K Polls, Withdraws It Soon After, Then Announces Two Revised Lists With Just 16 Names
3 months, 3 weeks ago

BJP Releases First List For J&K Polls, Withdraws It Soon After, Then Announces Two Revised Lists With Just 16 Names

News 18  

The BJP on Monday released two revised lists in quick succession after withdrawing a first list in which it had named 44 candidates for the Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections. The party has now named a total of 16 candidates — 15 in the first revised list and only one in the other — for the first phase. The party …

BJP releases revised lists for J&K polls, 16 candidates in 1st phase
3 months, 4 weeks ago

BJP releases revised lists for J&K polls, 16 candidates in 1st phase

India Today  

The Bhartiya Janata Party on Monday released its updated lists of 16 candidates for the first phase of the upcoming Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections. Three prominent names are missing from the first list of candidates: Jammu and Kashmir BJP president Ravinder Raina and former Deputy Chief Ministers Nirmal Singh and Kavinder Gupta. Rafiq Wani Anantnag West Advocate Syed Wazahat …

J-K Assembly elections 2024: Over 23 lakh voters eligible to cast vote in first phase of polls
4 months ago

J-K Assembly elections 2024: Over 23 lakh voters eligible to cast vote in first phase of polls

India TV News  

J-K Assembly elections 2024: In the first phase of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly elections on September 18, over 23 lakh voters are eligible to cast their votes, which includes 1.23 lakh first-time voters, said the Chief Electoral Officer of Jammu and Kashmir, Pandurang K Pole. The polling will take place in 24 assembly constituencies across seven districts of …

J-K Assembly elections 2024: Apni Party releases manifesto, promises to 'work for restoration of statehood'
4 months ago

J-K Assembly elections 2024: Apni Party releases manifesto, promises to 'work for restoration of statehood'

India TV News  

Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Elections 2024: The Apni Party released its manifesto for the upcoming Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections on Wednesday. The Apni Party will ensure minority status for the Sikh community in the Union Territory Electricity supply is severely affected in Kashmir during winter and Jammu during summer. The Narendra Modi-led central government abrogated Article 370, which gave …

J&K Assembly polls: Mouth-watering electoral battle on cards after a decade
4 months ago

J&K Assembly polls: Mouth-watering electoral battle on cards after a decade

India Today  

As the battle for Jammu and Kashmir intensifies, political parties are focused on finalising their strategies and campaign plans. Earlier Composition of the J&K Assembly: Jammu: 37 seats Kashmir: 46 seats Ladakh: 4 seats Total: 87 seats Nominated women members: 2 Vacant and frozen PoJK seats: 24 Current Composition of the J&K Assembly : Jammu: 43 seats Kashmir: 47 seats …

J-K Assembly polls: Over 90,000 new voters added after special summary revision of photo electoral rolls
4 months ago

J-K Assembly polls: Over 90,000 new voters added after special summary revision of photo electoral rolls

India TV News  

J-K Assembly elections 2024: Ahead of the upcoming assembly elections, Jammu and Kashmir has seen an increase of over 90,000 new voters following the completion of a special summary revision of photo electoral rolls, officials said. "With a focus on ensuring accuracy, inclusivity, and purity of electoral rolls, the mammoth Special Summary Revision exercise has been completed successfully in J-K," …

J&K Assembly polls: PM Modi, Amit Shah to lead BJP campaign from next week
4 months ago

J&K Assembly polls: PM Modi, Amit Shah to lead BJP campaign from next week

India Today  

The Bharatiya Janata Party is gearing up to kick off its high-decibel campaign from next week for the upcoming Jammu & Kashmir Assembly elections. Sources revealed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, and BJP National President JP Nadda are all slated to address rallies across the Union Territory, signalling the party’s serious push …

Canvassing picks up pace in Jammu after assembly polls announcement
4 months, 1 week ago

Canvassing picks up pace in Jammu after assembly polls announcement

Hindustan Times  

With the contentious Article 370 and 35-A turning chapters of history on August 5, 2019, the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir will go into the assembly elections, the first in almost a decade, with a different look. The major parties vying for votes across Jammu would be Bharatiya Janata Party, its arch-rival Congress, National Conference, People’s Democratic Party, Apni …

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