J&K DDC polls: Non-BJP candidates stopped from campaigning, claim Omar Abdullah, Mehbooba Mufti
4 years, 1 month ago

J&K DDC polls: Non-BJP candidates stopped from campaigning, claim Omar Abdullah, Mehbooba Mufti

Firstpost  

Taking to Twitter, both leaders slammed the Central Government, claiming that the UT administration is blocking candidates opposed to the BJP from campaigning by using security as an excuse Srinagar: National Conference vice-president Omar Abdullah on Wednesday questioned the rationale behind holding District Development Council polls in Jammu and Kashmir as he claimed candidates were being stopped from campaigning on security grounds. He alleged non-BJP candidates in the fray for the elections were stopped from campaigning, while the administration was going out of its way to help the BJP. “The J&K administration is going out of its way to help the BJP & its recently created king’s party by locking up candidates opposed to the BJP, using security as an excuse. PDP president Mehbooba Mufti also said non-BJP candidates were not allowed to campaign freely.

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Envoys visit J&K amid cheers, protests
3 years, 10 months ago

Envoys visit J&K amid cheers, protests

The Hindu  

The J&K government showcased “deepening democracy” to visiting 24 foreign diplomats, who arrived on a two-day tour of the Union Territory on Wednesday amid a spontaneous shutdown in Srinagar and alleged detention of recently elected National Conference district council members in Budgam. Welcomed by women singing traditional Kashmiri songs and showering petals on them, the team of diplomats from different …

Victory of People, Not Politicians: What BJP, Gupkar Alliance Must Learn from DDC Polls in J&K
4 years ago

Victory of People, Not Politicians: What BJP, Gupkar Alliance Must Learn from DDC Polls in J&K

News 18  

The union territory of Jammu and Kashmir remains in a time warp. Similarly, People’s Alliance for Gupkar Declaration prides itself in capturing 9 DDCs in Kashmir and managing 3 in Jammu with the help of Congress – all from Muslim dominated regions. The political arithmetic has emboldened the PAGD to reiterate its oft-repeated and tiring message that the result should …

J&K DDC polls: BJP claims vindication, Gupkar Alliance hits back
4 years ago

J&K DDC polls: BJP claims vindication, Gupkar Alliance hits back

India Today  

A day after the results of Jammu & Kashmir's District Development Council elections were announced, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday thanked the people of J&K for making the BJP the single-largest party. Amit Shah tweeted that the BJP would continue to work towards the prosperity and development of J&K. This will further boost the morale and trust of …

J&K DDC poll counting: 20 political leaders detained, Section 144 in Poonch
4 years ago

J&K DDC poll counting: 20 political leaders detained, Section 144 in Poonch

India Today  

Hours before counting for the Jammu and Kashmir District Development Council was set to begin, local authorities detained at least 20 political leaders, including three senior PDP members. DEMOCRACY MURDERED IN J&K: MEHBOOBA MUFTI Condemning the detentions, PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti took to Twitter and said there is no rule of law in J&K anymore. In another tweet this evening, …

Allegations of ‘voter suppression’, and attacks on political leaders and journalists by militants and security forces mark the seventh phase of DDC elections in Jammu and Kashmir
4 years ago

Allegations of ‘voter suppression’, and attacks on political leaders and journalists by militants and security forces mark the seventh phase of DDC elections in Jammu and Kashmir

The Hindu  

The seventh phase of the ongoing District Development Council elections in Jammu and Kashmir went off peacefully on December 16, with an overall turnout of 57.22 per cent. The past week has seen attacks on the candidates of the People’s Alliance for Gupkar Declaration and intervention by the armed forces’ allegedly to prevent voters in Kashmir from casting their votes. …

J&K DDC polls: Tight security in place for first elections post Article 370 abrogation
4 years, 1 month ago

J&K DDC polls: Tight security in place for first elections post Article 370 abrogation

India Today  

The first phase of the District Development Council elections will be held in Jammu & Kashmir on Saturday. These are also the first DDC elections because J&K didn't have the three-tier Panchayati Raj System before the abrogation of Article 370. J&K State Election Commissioner KK Sharma said it’s mandatory for voters and polling staff to wear masks, and that voters …

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor takes note of poll campaign issue
4 years, 1 month ago

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor takes note of poll campaign issue

The Hindu  

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday passed “necessary instructions” in view of the concern raised over the campaigning by local parties for the upcoming maiden District Development Council polls in the Union Territory. In his letter to the LG, Mr. Tarigami, also general secretary of the mainstream parties’ amalgam Peoples Alliance for the Gupkar Declaration, claimed that …

“Protected candidates” cry foul as Kashmir sees subdued campaign in phase-1 district polls
4 years, 1 month ago

“Protected candidates” cry foul as Kashmir sees subdued campaign in phase-1 district polls

The Hindu  

Nine days to go, the J&K government’s decision to shift and huddle scores of candidates in guarded accommodations is being blamed for the subdued and lacklustre campaigning in the maiden District Development Council polls in central and south Kashmir. My opponent was allowed to campaign though even today,” Mansha Jan, an independent candidate contesting the DDC polls, told The Hindu. …

Gupkar parties allege non-BJP candidates not allowed to campaign freely for J&K DDC polls
4 years, 1 month ago

Gupkar parties allege non-BJP candidates not allowed to campaign freely for J&K DDC polls

India Today  

Member parties of the People's Alliance for Gupkar Declaration in Jammu and Kashmir have alleged that their candidates for the upcoming District Development Council elections are being kept at "secure locations" by the administration to keep them from campaigning freely. They keep them in hotels or other accommodations, while the BJP and its allies get all facilities and security," said …

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 …

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