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 the polls. "The BJP urges state chief electoral officer to de-recognise those political parties which have announced boycott ULB and panchayat polls," the party's state spokesperson Anil Gupta told reporters here. He said NC, PDP, CPI and BSP are state or national level parties with reserved election symbols and are mandated to participate in all elections according to Section 29A of Representation of People Act, 1951. "The chief electoral officer needs to immediately take up the issue with the Election Commission of India to de-recognise these parties and freeze their election symbols," he said.

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

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

Hindustan Times  

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Rahul Gandhi to launch Cong’s J&K campaign with two rallies tomorrow
4 months, 1 week ago

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

Hindustan Times  

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Congress's decision to skip exit poll debates shows it has conceded elections: BJP
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Congress's decision to skip exit poll debates shows it has conceded elections: BJP

The Hindu  

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Lok Sabha polls 2024 | Congress, NC announce seat-sharing formula for J&K and Ladakh
9 months, 1 week ago

Lok Sabha polls 2024 | Congress, NC announce seat-sharing formula for J&K and Ladakh

The Hindu  

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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  

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Assembly Elections 2023: BJP to rule 12 states on its own with victories in Raj, MP and Chhattisgar , Congress down to 3
1 year, 1 month ago

Assembly Elections 2023: BJP to rule 12 states on its own with victories in Raj, MP and Chhattisgar , Congress down to 3

Firstpost  

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BJP government at Centre lacks courage to hold polls in Jammu and Kashmir: Omar Abdullah
1 year, 2 months ago

BJP government at Centre lacks courage to hold polls in Jammu and Kashmir: Omar Abdullah

The Hindu  

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," Mr. Abdullah told reporters in Poonch district on …

Rajasthan Polls: BJP Leaders, Supporters Protest After Being Denied Party Ticket
1 year, 3 months ago

Rajasthan Polls: BJP Leaders, Supporters Protest After Being Denied Party Ticket

News 18  

A day after the BJP announced its first list of 41 candidates for the Rajasthan Assembly polls, at least five disappointed ticket aspirants — or their supporters — on Tuesday protested against the party. Supporters of former BJP MLA from Jhotwara constituency Rajpal Singh Shekhawat protested against the candidature of BJP MP Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore from the seat. After being …

Assembly polls in five states: What's at stake for BJP?
1 year, 3 months ago

Assembly polls in five states: What's at stake for BJP?

India Today  

With the Election Commission blowing the assembly poll bugle for Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Telangana and Mizoram, the stage is set for a high-octane campaign by the BJP as performance in these crucial contests could make or break its fortunes in the 2024 Lok Sabha election. In 2018, when the BJP lost power in Rajasthan, MP and Chhattisgarh, it was …

Opposition Parties Strategize Anti-BJP Front, AAP Absent Over Delhi Ordinance Issue
1 year, 6 months ago

Opposition Parties Strategize Anti-BJP Front, AAP Absent Over Delhi Ordinance Issue

Deccan Chronicle  

Patna: The 17 Opposition parties, which met in Patna on Friday to strategise a comprehensive plan to form an anti-BJP front ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, decided to hold the next meeting in Shimla on July 10–12. During the meeting, we will discuss and frame a common agenda to fight against the BJP while working in our states", …

Amit Shah Telangana Rally Priyanka Gandhi Madhya Pradesh West Bengal Panchayat Polls
1 year, 7 months ago

Amit Shah Telangana Rally Priyanka Gandhi Madhya Pradesh West Bengal Panchayat Polls

ABP News  

Bolstered by its win in Karnataka, the Congress is now gearing up for the upcoming polls in Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Mizoram, Rajasthan, and Telangana. PRIYANKA GANDHI TO KICK-OFF CONGRESS'S MADHYA PRADESH POLL CAMPAIGN Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra is set to kick off the party's campaign for the upcoming Madhya Pradesh Assembly polls in Jabalpur. Explaining the choice of …

BJP to Chalk Out Strategy Against NC-led All Party Meet Over Inclusion of Non-locals in Voter List
2 years, 4 months ago

BJP to Chalk Out Strategy Against NC-led All Party Meet Over Inclusion of Non-locals in Voter List

News 18  

The BJP has convened a meeting of its leaders here on Monday to chalk out a counter-strategy against the meeting called by the National Conference over the issue of “inclusion of non-local voters” in the revised electoral rolls in Jammu and Kashmir. He said the meeting is being held to chalk out a counter-strategy against the “all- party” meeting called …

Jammu and Kashmir BJP to chalk out strategy against all party meet over inclusion of non-locals in voter list
2 years, 4 months ago

Jammu and Kashmir BJP to chalk out strategy against all party meet over inclusion of non-locals in voter list

The Hindu  

The BJP has convened a meeting of its leaders in Jammy on Monday to chalk out a “counter-strategy” against the meeting called by the National Conference over the issue of "inclusion of non-local voters" in the revised electoral rolls in Jammu and Kashmir. He said the meeting is being held to chalk out a “counter-strategy” against the "all- party" meeting …

Will not accept imported voters, PDP on inclusion of non-locals in J&K
2 years, 4 months ago

Will not accept imported voters, PDP on inclusion of non-locals in J&K

India TV News  

Highlights Peoples Democratic Party staged a protest against election authorities Protest was over the issue of "non-locals" being enlisted as the electorate in Jammu and Kashmir We will not accept imported voters, come what may. We will fight this grave injustice, PDP said Jammu and Kashmir: The Peoples Democratic Party Monday staged a protest against election authorities over the issue …

Exit polls banned in Uttar Pradesh from Feb 10 to March 7
2 years, 11 months ago

Exit polls banned in Uttar Pradesh from Feb 10 to March 7

India Today  

The Election Commission has banned exit polls pertaining to the upcoming Assembly election in Uttar Pradesh from 7 am on February 10 to 6.30 pm on March 7. UTTAR PRADESH ELECTION The Uttar Pradesh election will be held across seven phases between February 10 and March 7. The last Assembly polls in Uttar Pradesh were held in seven phases and …

BJP surrendered to Kashmir parties: Jammu outfits up in arms over no invitation to PM Modi's meeting
3 years, 6 months ago

BJP surrendered to Kashmir parties: Jammu outfits up in arms over no invitation to PM Modi's meeting

India Today  

Ahead of the Jammu and Kashmir all-party meeting to be chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on June 24, a massive controversy has erupted over the non-inclusion of some political parties from the Jammu region. Displaced Kashmiri Pandits who were driven out of their homes in Kashmir Valley by terrorists have also been snubbed," Dogra Front president Ashok Gupta said. …

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 …

J&K DDC polls: Gupkar alliance takes Kashmir, BJP maintains hold on Jammu
4 years ago

J&K DDC polls: Gupkar alliance takes Kashmir, BJP maintains hold on Jammu

India Today  

The seven-party Gupkar alliance led by Farooq Abdullah was ahead in the seat tally in the maiden District Development Council polls in Jammu and Kashmir by winning or leading in 112 seats out of 280 on Tuesday, followed by the BJP which had won 52 seats, including three in the Kashmir valley for the first time, and was frontrunner in …

'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 …

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 …

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 Urban Local Body polls: Many local residents 'clueless' about first phase voting schedule, candidates
6 years, 3 months ago

Jammu and Kashmir Urban Local Body polls: Many local residents 'clueless' about first phase voting schedule, candidates

Firstpost  

The first phase of urban local body polls begin in Jammu and Kashmir on Monday, but many here are “clueless” about the exercise with most of them complaining about not knowing their candidates or even when to vote. As many as 584 polling stations will be set up in Jammu where the first phase of the four-phased local body elections …

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 wins 60 seats unopposed in volatile Kashmir; party likely to control at least 7 ULBs as NC, PDP boytcott elections
6 years, 3 months ago

BJP wins 60 seats unopposed in volatile Kashmir; party likely to control at least 7 ULBs as NC, PDP boytcott elections

Firstpost  

For the first time in the electoral history of Jammu and Kashmir, the Bharatiya Janata Party is likely to take control of at least seven municipal committees in Kashmir Valley without even contesting the elections For the first time in the electoral history of Jammu and Kashmir, the Bharatiya Janata Party is likely to take control of, at least, seven …

Amid boycott calls, Rajnath Singh urges parties to contest J&K rural, municipal polls
6 years, 3 months ago

Amid boycott calls, Rajnath Singh urges parties to contest J&K rural, municipal polls

Deccan Chronicle  

Jammu: Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday appealed to political parties to participate in the forthcoming panchayat and urban local body polls in Jammu and Kashmir, in the wake of the NC and the PDP announcing a boycott of the elections. Singh's appeal came after the two major regional parties -- the National Conference and the Peoples Democratic Party -- …

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 …

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 …

Will boycott panchayat, 2019 Lok Sabha polls if Centre doesn't clear its stand on Article 35A, 370, threatens Farooq Abdullah
6 years, 4 months ago

Will boycott panchayat, 2019 Lok Sabha polls if Centre doesn't clear its stand on Article 35A, 370, threatens Farooq Abdullah

India TV News  

Former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister and National Conference president Farooq Abdullah has threatened that his party will boycott the upcoming panchayat polls in the state as well as the 2019 Lok Sabha polls if the Centre doesn't clear its stand on Article 35A and Article 370. "We will not only boycott panchayat elections but also Lok Sabha and Assembly …

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 …

Karnataka local body elections: Congress, JD(S) to extend alliance to keep BJP out of power
6 years, 4 months ago

Karnataka local body elections: Congress, JD(S) to extend alliance to keep BJP out of power

India TV News  

The ruling Janata Dal Secular and the Congress party in Karnataka would most likely extend their coalition alliance to the urban local bodies across the state to keep the opposition BJP out of power, a JD official said. "In the event of either party not getting majority on its own in the ULB elections, we will have post-poll alliance to …

JD(S) will contest urban local body elections in Karnataka alone, indicates HD Deve Gowda
6 years, 5 months ago

JD(S) will contest urban local body elections in Karnataka alone, indicates HD Deve Gowda

Firstpost  

The Janata Dal, which is heading the coalition government in Karnataka along with the Congress, on Sunday indicated that it would go it alone in the coming Urban Local Body elections in the state. Bengaluru: The Janata Dal, which is heading the coalition government in Karnataka along with the Congress, on Sunday indicated that it would go it alone in …

Karnataka urban polls first major test for Congress-JD(S) coalition
6 years, 5 months ago

Karnataka urban polls first major test for Congress-JD(S) coalition

Live Mint  

Bengaluru: The State Election Commission of Karnataka on Thursday announced that 105 urban local bodies will go to polls on 29 August, in elections that are likely to be the first major test for the coalition between the Janata Dal, or JD, and the Congress in the state. The ULB elections gain significance as they are being held shortly after …

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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