Voting Begins on Dull Note for 4th Phase of DDC Polls in J&K with 249 Candidates in Fray
4 years, 1 month ago

Voting Begins on Dull Note for 4th Phase of DDC Polls in J&K with 249 Candidates in Fray

News 18  

Polling for the fourth phase of the District Development Council elections in Jammu and Kashmir began on a dull note as fog and chilly weather kept most people indoors early on Monday, officials said. The polling for 34 DDC seats — 17 in Kashmir division and 17 in Jammu division — began at 7 am but the turnout was less at polling stations in the Valley due to biting cold, they said. There are 138 candidates, including 48 women, in the fray in the Kashmir division, while in the Jammu division, 111 candidates, including 34 women, are contesting in the fourth of the eight-phase DDC polls, which began on November 28. There are 1,910 polling stations set up across the Union Territory for this phase, out of which 781 are in the Jammu division and 1,129 are in the Kashmir division.

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From Maharashtra and Jharkhand assembly elections to bypolls — explained in 6 big numbers
1 month, 3 weeks ago

From Maharashtra and Jharkhand assembly elections to bypolls — explained in 6 big numbers

Live Mint  

Elections explained in six big numbers: Maharashtra and Jharkhand had their 2024 state assembly election results announced on November 23. In the western state, the Bharatiya Janata Party -led Mahayuti alliance saw a landslide victory, while in interior Jharkhand, the JMM-led INDIA bloc scored a big win. Top six 2024 Election Updates in Numbers The NDA or ‘Mahayuti’ in Maharashtra …

Maharashtra, Jharkhand voter turnout at 5 pm higher than 2019
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Maharashtra, Jharkhand voter turnout at 5 pm higher than 2019

India Today  

Voting concluded today in Maharashtra and Jharkhand for the high-stakes Assembly elections that will decide the fate of the ruling and opposition political alliances in the two states. As of 5 pm, Maharashtra witnessed 58.22 per cent voter turnout, surpassing the 44.61 per cent turnout at the same time. At least 528 candidates, including Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren and …

PM Modi urges citizens to vote with full enthusiasm in Jharkhand polling
2 months ago

PM Modi urges citizens to vote with full enthusiasm in Jharkhand polling

Deccan Chronicle  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday urged all voters in Jharkhand to take part with full enthusiasm in the polling sessions that commenced in the state today.Taking to social media X, Modi wrote in a post "Today is the first round of voting in the Jharkhand assembly elections. "Polling in Jharkhand that started at 7: 00 a.m. on Wednesday, is …

Jharkhand election 2024 live updates: Phase 1 polling for 43 seats today, 638 candidates in fray
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2 months ago

Jharkhand election 2024 live updates: Phase 1 polling for 43 seats today, 638 candidates in fray

Hindustan Times  

Jharkhand election 2024: Tribal women perform well wishing for the polling officials prior to the departure for the election duty on the eve of first phase of Jharkhand Assembly elections, at Morabadi Football ground, in Ranchi on Tuesday. Jharkhand Election 2024: Elections to the 81-member state legislative assembly in Jharkhand will begin with polling across 43 assembly constituencies on Wednesday, …

J&K Election Result Highlights: NC-Cong alliance wins 49 seats; BJP wins 29
3 months, 1 week 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 …

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

jammu and kashmir final phase of voting on october 1 2024
3 months, 2 weeks ago

jammu and kashmir final phase of voting on october 1 2024

The Hindu  

Over 20,000 polling staff have been mobilised on Monday across seven districts of Jammu and Kashmir on the eve of the third and final phase of Assembly elections, which will decide the electoral fate of 415 candidates including two former deputy chief ministers Tara Chand and Muzaffar Beig, officials said. Over 39.18 lakh voters are eligible to exercise their franchise …

People of Srinagar remain reluctant voters as district records 29.24% turnout
3 months, 3 weeks ago

People of Srinagar remain reluctant voters as district records 29.24% turnout

The Hindu  

Locals of Srinagar district continued to be reluctant voters on Wednesday, which was evident with the low voter turnout of 29.24% in spite of the high-pitch, violence-free poll campaigning by parties in the second phase of Jammu and Kashmir Assembly election. Srinagar district, which consists of eight Assembly segments, was among the three districts of Kashmir Valley, including Ganderbal and …

Jammu Kashmir Election: One Hour of Voting Completed, Polling Ongoing on 26 Seats Across 6 Districts!
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Jammu Kashmir Election: One Hour of Voting Completed, Polling Ongoing on 26 Seats Across 6 Districts!

ABP News  

The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections for 26 constituencies – 11 in Jammu and 15 in Kashmir – have begun. With several high-profile candidates in the fray, the second phase of the Jammu and Kashmir assembly election is expected to be crucial for the Union territory major political parties. Former Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, BJP's J&K President Ravinder Raina and …

Impressive turnout in J&K 1st phase polling
3 months, 4 weeks 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, 4 weeks 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 …

Peaceful polling overall, 61 per cent turnout recorded in first phase of J-K polls, says EC
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Peaceful polling overall, 61 per cent turnout recorded in first phase of J-K polls, says EC

New Indian Express  

A voter turnout of more than 61 percent was recorded in the first phase of assembly polls covering 24 segments across seven districts in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday, the Election Commission said. Kishtwar district recorded the highest 80.14 percent polling followed by Doda and Ramban in the Chenab valley region of Jammu, the Election Commission said, quoting the latest …

Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections: Candidates make final push as campaigning for Phase 1 ends
3 months, 4 weeks 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 …

J-K Assembly Polls: EC issues notification for 26 seats voting in phase 2 on September 25. Check full details here
4 months, 2 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 and Kashmir assembly election: BJP releases third list of 29 candidates
4 months, 2 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
4 months, 2 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 …

BJP Releases First List For J&K Polls, Withdraws It Soon After, Then Announces Two Revised Lists With Just 16 Names
4 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
4 months, 3 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 …

Election Commission sets up 24 polling stations for Kashmiri migrants in Jammu, Udhampur and Delhi
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Election Commission sets up 24 polling stations for Kashmiri migrants in Jammu, Udhampur and Delhi

The Hindu  

“The Election Commission has set up 24 special polling stations in Jammu, Udhampur and New Delhi to facilitate voting by Kashmiri migrants in the upcoming Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections,” a senior official said. “Kashmiri migrant voters residing in various relief camps in Jammu, Udhampur, and Delhi, who have opted to cast their votes in person through Electronic Voting Machines …

J-K Assembly elections 2024: Over 23 lakh voters eligible to cast vote in first phase of polls
4 months, 3 weeks 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: Engineer Rashid-led AIP releases first list of nine candidates
4 months, 3 weeks ago

J-K Assembly elections 2024: Engineer Rashid-led AIP releases first list of nine candidates

India TV News  

J-K Assembly elections 2024: The Awami Ittehad Party, led by incarcerated MP Sheikh Abdul Rashid, on Thursday released its first list of nine candidates for the first phase of assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir. Here's full list of candidates Abdul Qayoom Mir: Pampore Harbaksh Singh: Tral Sofi Iqbal: Pulwama Molvi Fayaz Wagay: Zainapora in Shopian Mohammad Arif Dar: DH …

J&K Assembly polls: Mouth-watering electoral battle on cards after a decade
4 months, 3 weeks 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, 3 weeks 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," …

Jammu and Kashmir's first election in a decade: A test of new politics
5 months ago

Jammu and Kashmir's first election in a decade: A test of new politics

India Today  

Jammu and Kashmir are set to hold their first Assembly elections in a decade, following the region’s transformation into a Union Territory and the removal of Article 370 in 2019. First Election Since Article 370: This election will be the first major test of the political shifts in the region following the end of Jammu and Kashmir's special status. Jammu …

3-phase Jammu and Kashmir assembly polls to start on 18 September
5 months, 1 week ago

3-phase Jammu and Kashmir assembly polls to start on 18 September

Op India  

The Assembly elections in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir will be held in three phases from September 18, the Chief Election Commissioner, Rajiv Kumar announced on Friday. Addressing a press conference in the national capital, Rajiv Kumar said that the assembly election in Jammu and Kashmir will be held in three phases. “Assembly polls in Jammu and Kashmir …

Nagaland holds civic polls after 20 years
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Nagaland holds civic polls after 20 years

The Hindu  

A majority of more than 2.23 lakh voters in Nagaland exercised their franchise in the elections to the urban local bodies held on June 26 after a 20-year gap. Boycott in 6 districts The elections, however, were not held in 14 town councils across six districts where the Eastern Nagaland Peoples’ Organisation boycotted the polls, claiming their region has faced …

Reasonable to expect better turnout in J&K assembly polls
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Reasonable to expect better turnout in J&K assembly polls

New Indian Express  

With the deadline for the J&K assembly elections imposed by the Supreme Court a little over three months away, the process of poll roll revision has just kicked off. This will be the first state election after the BJP lost its majority in the Lok Sabha, sliding to 240 seats from 303 in the 2019 general elections. J&K saw unprecedented …

Nagaland: 523 in fray for ULB polls, ENPO to abstain
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Nagaland: 523 in fray for ULB polls, ENPO to abstain

Hindustan Times  

Kohima: As Nagaland gears up to hold its first civic polls after two decades, the people from six eastern districts have planned to abstain from participating in the polling. On June 26, 24 ULBs across the state will go to polls to constitute the long overdue civic bodies The six districts – Mon, Tuensang, Longleng, Kiphire, Noklak and Shamator – …

Voter turnout in Jammu and Kashmir highest in 35 years: Election Commission
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Voter turnout in Jammu and Kashmir highest in 35 years: Election Commission

Hindustan Times  

The five-year old Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir saw the highest voter turnout in the last 35 years at 58.46%, the Election Commission of India said in a statement on Sunday. In the press statement, chief election commissioner Rajiv Kumar and election commissioners Gyanesh Kumar and Sukhbir Singh Sandhu thanked the polling personnel and security officials for the peaceful …

J&K records highest voter turnout in 35 years; CEC indicates Assembly polls to be held soon
7 months, 2 weeks ago

J&K records highest voter turnout in 35 years; CEC indicates Assembly polls to be held soon

The Hindu  

The Election Commission on May 27 said Jammu and Kashmir recorded the highest voter turnout in a Lok Sabha poll in last 35 years, with the Kashmir Valley witnessing a "massive" 30 points jump in poll participation compared to 2019. The poll panel also said the combined voter turnout at the polling stations for the entire Union Territory with five …

J&K’s record voting of over 58% signals people’s trust in system
7 months, 2 weeks ago

J&K’s record voting of over 58% signals people’s trust in system

New Indian Express  

SRINAGAR: In the first major electoral exercise after Article 370 abrogation and bifurcation of erstwhile J&K state into two Union Territories, Jammu and Kashmir has recorded the combined poll percentage of 58.11% for the five parliamentary seats in the Union Territory, which is the record highest voter turnout in last 35 years. “The voter turnout in the polls this year …

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 …

‘Safer Valley’ Or A Vote To Restore Article 370 — What’s Behind Historic Turnout In Kashmir
7 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Safer Valley’ Or A Vote To Restore Article 370 — What’s Behind Historic Turnout In Kashmir

ABP News  

Highlights Kashmir is voting in the first major election since the abrogation of Article 370 in 2019 Baramulla, once a dreaded militancy hub, recorded over 58% voter turnout, reportedly the highest since 1984 The BJP has not fielded any candidate from Kashmir for the Lok Sabha election Srinagar: Kashmir is witnessing historic voter turnouts in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls, …

Peaceful borders spur brisk polling near LoC in Jammu; 71.91% polling recorded
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Peaceful borders spur brisk polling near LoC in Jammu; 71.91% polling recorded

The Hindu  

Peaceful and brisk polling was recorded in the Jammu-Reasi Lok Sabha seat in Jammu and Kashmir, which has nine Assembly segments adjacent to the International Border and the Line of Control, and clocked 71.91% polling on Friday. The Jammu-Reasi seat comprises 18 Assembly segments and nine segments crossed 70% polling, with Akhnoor recording 74.03%, Bishnah 71.33%, Chhamb 71.06%, Gulabgarh 71.47%, …

Jammu Records 69.01 Percent Polling
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Jammu Records 69.01 Percent Polling

Deccan Chronicle  

Srinagar: As much as 69.01 per cent voter turnout, out of over 17.8 lakh eligible voters, was recorded in Jammu on Friday when voting was held in 88 constituencies across 13 states and the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. BJP’s Jugal Kishore Sharma is seeking his third term on the Jammu seat but is facing a tough contest from …

5 Lok Sabha seats in Assam register voter turnout of 27.43 pc till 11 am
8 months, 3 weeks ago

5 Lok Sabha seats in Assam register voter turnout of 27.43 pc till 11 am

Deccan Chronicle  

Guwahati: An estimated 27.43 per cent of 77,26,668 voters exercised their franchise till 11 am in the five parliamentary constituencies of Assam, where polling is underway in the second phase on Friday, election officials said. The highest polling of 30.82 per cent was recorded in Diphu, followed by 29.99 per cent in Karimganj, 28.81 per cent at Darrang-Udalguri, 25.29 per …

72% voters register their choice for Jammu Lok Sabha seat
8 months, 3 weeks ago

72% voters register their choice for Jammu Lok Sabha seat

Hindustan Times  

At least 72.04% of the 17.8 lakh voters in Jammu exercised their right to franchise as the Lok Sabha constituency went to polls, along with 87 other seats, in the second phase of elections on Friday. Voters show their inled fingers after casting their votes for the second phase of Lok Sabha Polls, at Pink Polling Station, in Jammu. “At …

Afternoon briefing: 8% women candidates set for LS phase 1 poll; Cong slams BJP's 'Muslim League' remarks, and more
9 months, 1 week ago

Afternoon briefing: 8% women candidates set for LS phase 1 poll; Cong slams BJP's 'Muslim League' remarks, and more

Hindustan Times  

In the first phase of Lok Sabha elections on April 19, eight per cent of the candidates will be women. Dig deeper 102 seats will go to polls in the first phase which will see 1,625 candidates in fray. Dig deeper Latest News Sensex reached 75,000 from 74,000 in 24 sessions: A look at its journey till date Dig deeper …

Meghalaya, Nagaland Assembly polls 2023 updates | Nagaland reports 84.08% voter turnout, 76.27% in Meghalaya
1 year, 10 months ago

Meghalaya, Nagaland Assembly polls 2023 updates | Nagaland reports 84.08% voter turnout, 76.27% in Meghalaya

The Hindu  

Voting is currently under way in States of Meghalaya and Nagaland across 59 Assembly constituencies each, where more than 34 lakh electors will choose their new representatives from among 552 candidates. In Meghalaya, where 369 candidates are contesting the elections, the ruling National People’s Party, claiming to have provided good governance is hopeful of crossing the halfway mark of 30. …

Polling in Meghalaya, Nagaland assembly elections 2023 today
1 year, 10 months ago

Polling in Meghalaya, Nagaland assembly elections 2023 today

India TV News  

Assembly elections 2023: Polling in 59 of 60 assembly seats each in Meghalaya and Nagaland assembly elections is set to take place on Monday. In Meghalaya more than 21.6 lakh voters will decide the fate of 369 candidates in Meghalaya while around 13 lakh voters will exercise their franchise to vote in Nagaland. “All arrangements are in place and we …

Jammu And Kashmir election: Political parties demand polls day after new voters list release
2 years, 1 month ago

Jammu And Kashmir election: Political parties demand polls day after new voters list release

India TV News  

Jammu And Kashmir election: Political parties pressed their demand for election in UT as final electoral list was published on Friday. The final electoral roll of Jammu and Kashmir was published on Friday with the highest-ever net addition of more than 7.72 lakh voters, officials said. With the release of the final electoral roll, Sadiq also expressed hope that now …

Cong presidential election: 95% voting recorded in J&K
2 years, 2 months ago

Cong presidential election: 95% voting recorded in J&K

Hindustan Times  

Around 95% polling was recorded in Jammu and Kashmir for Congress party’s presidential elections, the polling of which was held on Monday, the party official said. Around 95% polling was recorded in Jammu and Kashmir for Congress party’s presidential elections, the polling of which was held on Monday Out of total 340 votes, 321 were polled in J&K. “Around 95% …

Kavinder Gupta downplays the addition of 25 lakh new voters to J&K electoral rolls
2 years, 3 months ago

Kavinder Gupta downplays the addition of 25 lakh new voters to J&K electoral rolls

The Hindu  

Published : Sep 22, 2022 10:30 IST Kavinder Gupta, Jammu and Kashmir’s former Deputy Chief Minister, downplays the controversy over 25 lakh potential new voters in the Union Territory. We recently identified “weak booths” within every Assembly constituency and deployed a team of 25 workers in each such booth to reinvigorate the party’s connect with the electorate. It is a …

'Facts being misrepresented spread by vested interests', J&K DIPR refutes media reports on non-locals being included in electoral rolls
2 years, 4 months ago

'Facts being misrepresented spread by vested interests', J&K DIPR refutes media reports on non-locals being included in electoral rolls

Op India  

The Jammu and Kashmir administration on Saturday refuted media claims that Jammu and Kashmir will be getting around 25 lakh additional voters including outsiders or non-locals after the special summary revision of electoral rolls being held for the first time after the abrogation of Article 370. Slamming ‘vested interests’ for misrepresenting facts, the order issued by the Directorate of Information …

J&K Polls Possible in October-November If EC Completes Works by September, Sources Tell News18
2 years, 7 months ago

J&K Polls Possible in October-November If EC Completes Works by September, Sources Tell News18

News 18  

The Jammu and Kashmir elections could take place in October-November if the Election Commission completes its poll preparations by September-end, top sources have told News18. J&K Assembly After Delimitation Recently, after 26 months of the exercise, the delimitation of Assembly and Lok Sabha seats in Jammu and Kashmir was completed. All five Lok Sabha seats of Jammu and Kashmir are …

59 Assembly Constituencies to Vote in Third Phase of UP Polls; 627 Candidates in Fray
2 years, 10 months ago

59 Assembly Constituencies to Vote in Third Phase of UP Polls; 627 Candidates in Fray

News 18  

Voting for 59 assembly constituencies spread across 16 districts of Uttar Pradesh will take place on Sunday in the third phase of the polls. The Karhal assembly seat, from where Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav is contesting, will also go to the polls in the third phase on Sunday. Before the campaigning ended for the third phase on Friday, Congress …

59 constituencies to vote in third phase of UP polls on Sunday
2 years, 10 months ago

59 constituencies to vote in third phase of UP polls on Sunday

Deccan Chronicle  

Lucknow: Voting for 59 assembly constituencies spread across 16 districts of Uttar Pradesh will take place on Sunday in the third phase of the polls. The Karhal assembly seat, from where Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav is contesting, will also go to the polls in the third phase on Sunday. Polling on Sunday will also seal the fate of the …

BJP Names 59 Candidates for Uttarakhand Polls, 5 of Them Women
2 years, 11 months ago

BJP Names 59 Candidates for Uttarakhand Polls, 5 of Them Women

News 18  

The BJP on Thursday released its first list of 59 candidates for the polls to the 70-member Uttarakhand Assembly, with Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami to contest from his current constituency Khatima. Union minister Pralhad Joshi said the list has five women, and asserted that the party will fight the polls on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision for Uttarakhand and …

How delimitation in Jammu and Kashmir is an opportunity to pave the way for equitable future
3 years ago

How delimitation in Jammu and Kashmir is an opportunity to pave the way for equitable future

Firstpost  

The increase in seats for the Jammu region is a welcome step but history tells us that hegemony of Kashmir over Jammu may persist till the time Jammu is not politically on par with Kashmir The delimitation of constituencies in Jammu and Kashmir has taken the centre stage in the ongoing political discourse over the Union Territory ever since the …

BJP in Hindu Areas, Muslims Opt for Regional Parties: DDC Polls Show Things That Haven't Changed in J&K
4 years ago

BJP in Hindu Areas, Muslims Opt for Regional Parties: DDC Polls Show Things That Haven't Changed in J&K

News 18  

Several Kashmir observers and political commentators have underscored the importance of District Development Council polls in Jammu and Kashmir, whose results were announced on Wednesday. But how does one interpret the results, in which for the first-time arch rivals like the PDP and NC fought together, along with five other regional parties, as Peoples’ Alliance for Gupkar Declaration? While it …

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