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, I urge all those in constituencies going to the polls today to vote in large numbers and strengthen the festival of democracy. PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti’s daughter Iltija Mufti, Congress general secretary Ghulam Ahmad Mir, and senior Communist Party of India leader Mohammad Yousuf Tarigami are among the key candidates in the first phase. These are also the first assembly polls in J&K since a controversial delimitation exercise earmarked 47 assembly seats for Kashmir and 43 for Jammu in its final order.

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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 …

Election results 2024 LIVE updates: Here’s what business community feels about the numbers
1 month ago

Election results 2024 LIVE updates: Here’s what business community feels about the numbers

Live Mint  

Election results 2024 LIVE updates:Counting of votes began at 8 AM on Saturday for the 2024 Assembly elections in Jharkhand and Maharashtra, alongside bypolls conducted in 15 states. The counting process will decide the fate of 288 seats in Maharashtra and 81 seats in Jharkhand, with early trends expected within the first few hours. This resulted in a significant addition …

Jalna Election Results LIVE: Badnapur, Bhokardan, Ghansawangi, Jalna and Partur seats in, Maharashtra
1 month ago

Jalna Election Results LIVE: Badnapur, Bhokardan, Ghansawangi, Jalna and Partur seats in, Maharashtra

Hindustan Times  

Live By Live updates on election results for Badnapur, Bhokardan, Ghansawangi, Jalna and Partur assembly seats in Jalna district. Track vote counting trends announced by the Election Commission for these seats in the Maharashtra assembly elections. The Election Commission is announcing results for Badnapur, Bhokardan, Ghansawangi, Jalna and Partur seats in Jalna district of Maharashtra today. Today’s election results, which …

Assembly Election Results LIVE: Who will form govt in Maharashtra, Jharkhand? Vote counting to begin at 8 AM
Top News
1 month ago

Assembly Election Results LIVE: Who will form govt in Maharashtra, Jharkhand? Vote counting to begin at 8 AM

India TV News  

Assembly election results LIVE Updates: Amid tight security, counting of votes for the Assembly elections in Maharashtra and Jharkhand will begin at 8 AM. Maharashtra on November 20 recorded a 62.05 per cent voter turnout, while Jharkhand witnessed 68.01 per cent, surpassing the 67.04 per cent turnout in the 2019 assembly elections, the Election Commission of India said on Wednesday. …

Jharkhand election results 2024 Highlights: Hemant Soren’s JMM-led alliance returns to power
1 month ago

Jharkhand election results 2024 Highlights: Hemant Soren’s JMM-led alliance returns to power

The Hindu  

This liveblog is now closed Hemant Soren’s JMM-led alliance stormed back to power in Jharkhand on Saturday for the second consecutive term, winning 56 seats in the 81-member Assembly. Expressing gratitude to the people, Chief Minister Soren described the alliance’s stellar performance as “passing the exam of democracy” The JMM coasted to victory in 34 seats, while alliance partners Congress …

Jharkhand Assembly Election Results LIVE: Counting of votes to begin at 8 am as state set to elect new govt
1 month ago

Jharkhand Assembly Election Results LIVE: Counting of votes to begin at 8 am as state set to elect new govt

India TV News  

Jharkhand Assembly Election Results LIVE: The results of the Jharkhand Assembly elections are set to be declared today, with counting of votes to begin at 8 am. According to the Election Commission of India's Voter Turnout App, the first phase saw a voter turnout of 66.65 per cent, while the second phase recorded a turnout of 66.05 per cent. The …

Maharashtra polls: Increase in voter turnout fuels hope in Mahayuti, MVA
1 month ago

Maharashtra polls: Increase in voter turnout fuels hope in Mahayuti, MVA

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: An impressive voter turnout across the state in the assembly elections, marked by a rise by around 4.5% over 2019 has fuelled optimism among leaders of both the ruling Mahayuti and opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi that the results will swing in their favour. An impressive voter turnout across the state in the assembly elections, marked by a rise by …

Maharashtra Assembly Election 2024 Sees Highest Turnout Since 1995
1 month ago

Maharashtra Assembly Election 2024 Sees Highest Turnout Since 1995

ABP News  

Voter turnout in Maharashtra during the recent assembly elections was the highest ever in 30 years. This marks a significant increase compared to previous elections, including the 61.39% recorded during this year's Lok Sabha polls and the 61.4% from the 2019 assembly elections. The increase in Maharashtra's voter turnout is largely attributed to the intense campaigning by both the ruling …

At 65.2%, Maharashtra records highest voter turnout since 1995 assembly election
1 month ago

At 65.2%, Maharashtra records highest voter turnout since 1995 assembly election

Hindustan Times  

Maharashtra, which went to the polls on November 20 to elect a new 288-member assembly, recorded a voter turnout of 65.02 per cent—the highest since the 1995 assembly poll that saw a turnout of 71.7 per cent. The turnout also surpasses the 61.39 per cent recorded during the 2024 Lok Sabha elections and is also higher than the 61.4 per …

Maharashtra records highest voter turnout in 3 decades with 65.11% polling
1 month ago

Maharashtra records highest voter turnout in 3 decades with 65.11% polling

India Today  

Maharashtra witnessed its highest voter turnout in 30 years during the assembly elections, with provincial figures standing at 65.11 per cent. This marks a rise from the 61.44 per cent turnout recorded in the 2019 elections and surpasses the 2024 Lok Sabha turnout of 61.33 per cent. Rural areas, known for higher voter engagement, led the way, with the Karvir …

Maharashtra records highest voter turnout in 3 decades with 65.11% polling
1 month ago

Maharashtra records highest voter turnout in 3 decades with 65.11% polling

India Today  

Maharashtra witnessed its highest voter turnout in 30 years during the assembly elections, with provincial figures standing at 65.11 per cent. This marks a rise from the 61.44 per cent turnout recorded in the 2019 elections and surpasses the 2024 Lok Sabha turnout of 61.33 per cent. Rural areas, known for higher voter engagement, led the way, with the Karvir …

2nd Phase of Polling in Jharkhand Sees 68% Turnout
1 month ago

2nd Phase of Polling in Jharkhand Sees 68% Turnout

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi:Jharkhand witnessed peaceful polling in 38 seats in the second and final phase of Assembly elections on Wednesday, with 68 per cent of 1.23 crore voters exercising their franchise amid tight security, officials said. The turnout surpassed the 67.04 per cent voting in 2019, officials said. Jharkhand BJP MP Nishikant Dubey said he had filed a complaint with the …

Assembly polls: Maharashtra records 62.05% voter turnout; 68.01% polling in Jharkhand
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1 month ago

Assembly polls: Maharashtra records 62.05% voter turnout; 68.01% polling in Jharkhand

Hindustan Times  

As the high-stakes Assembly elections came to an end, Maharashtra recorded a 62.05 per cent voter turnout, while Jharkhand saw 68.01 per cent, surpassing the 67.04 per cent turnout in the 2019 assembly elections, the Election Commission of India said on Wednesday. "More than 1185 polling stations were set up in high rise buildings/societies and as per directions from CEC …

Over 31% Vote in Jharkhand; 18% in Maharashtra Till 11 AM
1 month ago

Over 31% Vote in Jharkhand; 18% in Maharashtra Till 11 AM

Deccan Chronicle  

Voting is underway in both Jharkhand and Maharashtra, with significant voter participation reported in both states during the final phase of Jharkhand's assembly elections and the ongoing Maharashtra polls. However, Bokaro recorded the lowest turnout at 27.72%​ and's election sees 528 candidates, including prominent figures like Chief Minister Hemant Soren, competing across 38 seats. As of 1 enthusiasm is evident, …

Maharashtra, Jharkhand voter turnout at 5 pm higher than 2019
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1 month 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 …

No violence recorded for the first time in Jharkhand assembly polls
1 month ago

No violence recorded for the first time in Jharkhand assembly polls

New Indian Express  

RANCHI: In a major achievement, for the first time after the formation of Jharkhand, Assembly polls were conducted here without any incident of Maoist violence. The second phase of polling concluded peacefully for 38 Assembly seats in Jharkhand on Wednesday with an overall voter turnout of 67.59 %. According to Additional Chief Electoral Officer Dr Neha Arora, Maheshpur remained on …

UP bypolls: 49.71% voter turnout recorded, SP accuses BJP of 'manipulating' voters
1 month ago

UP bypolls: 49.71% voter turnout recorded, SP accuses BJP of 'manipulating' voters

New Indian Express  

LUCKNOW: The by-poll to nine assembly constituencies of Uttar Pradesh witnessed a moderate 49.71 per cent voters turn out to seal the fate of 90 candidates, including 11 women, on Wednesday. According to the information shared by the Election Commission of India, the Kundarki assembly segment in Moradabad district recorded the highest voter turnout of 57.32 per cent voter turnout, …

Maharashtra polls: Voter enthusiasm missing in action as state records low turnout
1 month ago

Maharashtra polls: Voter enthusiasm missing in action as state records low turnout

India Today  

Assembly elections in 2024 concluded in 288 constituencies in Maharashtra with a fairly low voter turnout. The overall voter turnout in the state remained 58.22 per cent as of 5 pm on November 20, according to the Election Commission of India. Sitting Chief Minister Eknath Shinde’s constituency Kopri Pachpakhadi recorded 55.77 per cent voter turnout, while Devendra Fadnavis’s constituency Nagpur …

Jharkhand Election: Polling For Phase 1 Completes Peacefully, EC To Release Voter Turnout Data
1 month, 1 week ago

Jharkhand Election: Polling For Phase 1 Completes Peacefully, EC To Release Voter Turnout Data

News 18  

Jharkhand Elections LIVE: EVMs Sealed At Polling Booths As Phase 1 Comes To An End At the end of the first phase of polling, EVMs were sealed at polling booths. #WATCH | Former Indian cricket team captain MS Dhoni casts his vote at a polling booth in Ranchi to cast his vote for #JharkhandAssemblyElections2024 pic.twitter.com/kc0xYDoR6m — ANI November 13, 2024 …

Jharkhand Assembly Election: Phase 1 records 66% voter turnout, slightly better than 2019
1 month, 1 week ago

Jharkhand Assembly Election: Phase 1 records 66% voter turnout, slightly better than 2019

Live Mint  

The first phase of voting in Jharkhand recorded 66.48 per cent voter turnout at 5 pm, Election Commission of India said. The turnout surpasses 63.9 per cent voting recording in the seats in 2019 assembly elections, the poll panel said. Polling was held in 43 seats across 15 districts in the first phase of Jharkhand Assembly elections today, November 13. …

Jharkhand Records 66.5 % Voter Turnout in 1st Phase of Polling
1 month, 1 week ago

Jharkhand Records 66.5 % Voter Turnout in 1st Phase of Polling

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Jharkhand’s Assembly elections kicked off on Wednesday amid war cries echoing for tribal rights versus infiltrators and development versus corruption, registering a voter turnout of around 66.5 per cent across 43 out of 81 seats in the first phase. Alongside, voting also took place for byelections in 31 Assembly seats across 10 states and the Wayanad Lok Sabha …

Jharkhand Assembly Election: In 2019, JMM won 17 of 43 seats voting in phase 1 today, BJP bagged 13
1 month, 1 week ago

Jharkhand Assembly Election: In 2019, JMM won 17 of 43 seats voting in phase 1 today, BJP bagged 13

Live Mint  

Voting is underway in 43 seats across 15 districts in the first phase of Jharkhand Assembly elections today, November 13. In the 2019 Assembly Elections for 81 seats, the JMM emerged as the largest party with 30 seats, while the BJP bagged 25 seats. The alliance is contesting the 2024 assembly election again, with Hemant Soren-led JMM contesting 43 of …

Jharkhand assembly elections: PM Modi urges voters to show ‘full enthusiasm in this festival of democracy’
1 month, 1 week ago

Jharkhand assembly elections: PM Modi urges voters to show ‘full enthusiasm in this festival of democracy’

Live Mint  

Jharkhand assembly elections: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged voters in the state of Jharkhand to show “full enthusiasm in this festival of democracy” amid the states' assembly elections today on November 13. PM Modi encouraged voters to exercise their franchise with "full enthusiasm" in the first round of voting in the Jharkhand assembly elections. Jharkhand 2024 Assembly Elections Today …

Jharkhand election 2024 phase 1 LIVE updates: 59.28% voter turnout registered in 43 assembly seats till 3 p.m.
1 month, 1 week ago

Jharkhand election 2024 phase 1 LIVE updates: 59.28% voter turnout registered in 43 assembly seats till 3 p.m.

The Hindu  

A voter turnout of 64.86% was recorded in the 43 Assembly constituencies in Jharkhand where polling was held in the first phase on Wednesday, officials said. Lohardaga district topped the list with 73.21% polling while Hazaribag district recorded the lowest at 59.13, officials said and added that polling continued till 5 pm. Jamshedpur East will see a faceoff between Congress’ …

Polling begins for 43 seats in first phase of Jharkhand assembly elections
1 month, 1 week ago

Polling begins for 43 seats in first phase of Jharkhand assembly elections

New Indian Express  

RANCHI: Voting for 43 assembly seats in Jharkhand commenced on Wednesday with a total of 683 candidates trying their luck, including former CM Champai Soren and ex-MP Geeta Kora. Top BJP leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, BJP chief JP Nadda, held several rallies where they attacked the JMM-led coalition over alleged …

HIGHLIGHTS | Jharkhand Assembly elections |Phase 1 sees voter turnout of 64.86 per cent
1 month, 1 week ago

HIGHLIGHTS | Jharkhand Assembly elections |Phase 1 sees voter turnout of 64.86 per cent

New Indian Express  

The first phase of Jharkhand's assembly elections concluded with a voter turnout of 64.86% across 43 constituencies. The polling saw major political players such as former CM Champai Soren, ex-MP Geeta Kora, and other prominent leaders in the fray. Both the BJP and the INDIA bloc conducted high-profile campaigns, with the BJP emphasising its ‘Roti, Beti, Maati’ agenda and the …

Election cycle starts with voting in Jharkhand today
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1 month, 1 week ago

Election cycle starts with voting in Jharkhand today

Hindustan Times  

Ranchi: Jharkhand will kick off crucial assembly elections on Wednesday as 13.7 million people across 43 of its 81 seats will vote in the first phase of polls and bypolls will be held in 32 seats across 10 states, marking the beginning of a high-stakes round of contests. The BJP suffered some setbacks in these regions during the Lok Sabha …

High Voter Turnout Reflects Enduring Faith in Democracy, But Statehood Aspiration Remains Strong
1 month, 2 weeks ago

High Voter Turnout Reflects Enduring Faith in Democracy, But Statehood Aspiration Remains Strong

The Hindu  

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha expresses strong determination to achieve the return of the Statehood of Jammu and Kashmir. He highlights the high voter turnout in the recent Assembly polls as a testament to the enduring faith of the people in the democratic process. While acknowledging the aspiration for Statehood, he emphasizes the government's commitment to fulfill the …

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 …

J&K Election Results: Devender Singh Rana wins Nagrota seat by over 27,000 votes
2 months, 2 weeks ago

J&K Election Results: Devender Singh Rana wins Nagrota seat by over 27,000 votes

Hindustan Times  

Bharatiya Janata Party leader Devender Singh Rana has won the Nagrota seat in the Jammu and Kashmir assembly election 2024 by defeating his closest rival, Joginder Singh of the Jammu & Kashmir National Conference, by 30,472 votes. J&K Election Results: Businessman and Bharatiya Janata Party leader Devender Singh Rana has won the Nagrota seat Rana, the younger brother of Union …

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 …

Israel-Hamas Conflict Spills Over, Haryana, J&K Assembly Polls End, Shigeru Ishiba Takes Over as Japan PM
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Israel-Hamas Conflict Spills Over, Haryana, J&K Assembly Polls End, Shigeru Ishiba Takes Over as Japan PM

The Hindu  

The news article covers various international and domestic events, including the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, the conclusion of the Haryana Assembly election, the results of the J&K Assembly polls, the missile attack by Iran on Israel, and the appointment of Shigeru Ishiba as the Prime Minister of Japan.

Long Denied Voting Rights, Valmiki Community Votes For First Time In J&K Polls
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Long Denied Voting Rights, Valmiki Community Votes For First Time In J&K Polls

ABP News  

The members of the Valmiki community cast their votes in the Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections for the first time on Tuesday after long being denied voting rights. VIDEO | Jammu and Kashmir Election 2024: Members of the Valmiki community cast vote for the first time at a polling booth in #Jammu. Besides Valmikis, refugees from West Pakistan and the …

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 …

People of Srinagar remain reluctant voters as district records 29.24% turnout
2 months, 4 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 Assembly polls: Second phase sees over 56% voter turnout
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Jammu & Kashmir Assembly polls: Second phase sees over 56% voter turnout

The Hindu  

More than 56% voters on Wednesday exercised their franchise in the second phase of polling for 26 seats in Jammu and Kashmir Assembly polls. Stop making ‘casual’ remarks in court that reveal communal or gender biases, SC tells judges The Supreme Court on Wednesday said a Karnataka High Court judge’s reference to a Muslim-dominated part of Bengaluru as ‘Pakistan’ was …

'Jammu & Kashmir Elections A Success Not Because Of Centre's Efforts': Omar Abdullah
2 months, 4 weeks ago

'Jammu & Kashmir Elections A Success Not Because Of Centre's Efforts': Omar Abdullah

ABP News  

National Conference vice-president Omar Abdullah said that the successful elections in Jammu and Kashmir reflected that people wanted to vote despite the Centre "detaining and harassing" people. #WATCH | Kashmir: JKNC vice president & party candidate from Ganderbal and Budgam, Omar Abdullah says, "We have been waiting for 10 years, and the first phase went well. On the second phase …

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 …

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 …

PM Modi says high turnout in J&K assembly polls reflects a Naya Kashmir
3 months ago

PM Modi says high turnout in J&K assembly polls reflects a Naya Kashmir

Hindustan Times  

Srinagar/Jammu: The historic turnout in Jammu & Kashmir’s ongoing assembly polls is proof of a “Naya Kashmir”, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday in his first rally in the Valley, where he signalled his commitment to propel development and hit out at dynastic parties in the region. They stopped Panchayat, BDC and the DDC polls because they knew through …

Jammu And Kashmir Election: PM Modi Attacks '3 Families' For 'Destroying Valley'. WATCH
3 months ago

Jammu And Kashmir Election: PM Modi Attacks '3 Families' For 'Destroying Valley'. WATCH

ABP News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday attacked the "three families" of Jammu and Kashmir politics amid the ongoing assembly elections. In a veiled dig at the Abdullahs, the Muftis, and the Gandhis, PM Modi said that the three families used to snatch the rights of the people of Jammu and Kashmir. A few days ago, when I came to Jammu …

‘Jamhooriyat…': LG invokes ex-PM Vajpayee as J&K sees record turnout in phase one of polls
3 months ago

‘Jamhooriyat…': LG invokes ex-PM Vajpayee as J&K sees record turnout in phase one of polls

Hindustan Times  

The record voter turnout in Jammu and Kashmir proves ‘Jamhooriyat’ is ‘flourishing’ in the Union territory, lieutenant governor Manoj Sinha said after the conclusion of the first leg of polling on Wednesday. Further, the lieutenant governor congratulated ‘all my sisters’ and first-time voters for their ‘large participation.’ “Heartfelt gratitude to outstanding security forces, JKP & Election Officials. Approx 59% polling …

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 …

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

EC Bans Exit Polls For J&K, Haryana Elections Till October 5
3 months, 2 weeks ago

EC Bans Exit Polls For J&K, Haryana Elections Till October 5

ABP News  

The Election Commission of India has banned the publication of exit polls for the assembly polls in Jammu and Kashmir and Haryana, where voting is set to take place on September 18. "The period between 7.00 A.M. on 18.09.2024 and 6.30 P.M. on 05.10.2024, as the period during which conducting and publishing or publicising exit poll by means of the …

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