Jammu and Kashmir BDC election: Candidates file nominations in Kathua; Congress to boycott 24 Oct polls
5 years, 3 months ago

Jammu and Kashmir BDC election: Candidates file nominations in Kathua; Congress to boycott 24 Oct polls

Firstpost  

Amit Shah held a meeting with state BJP leaders to take stock of the ground situation in Kashmir valley and discuss preparedness ahead of BDC elections Kathua: Candidates filed nomination in Kathua on Wednesday for the upcoming Block Development Council elections scheduled to be held on 24 October in Jammu and Kashmir. Union home minister Amit Shah on Tuesday had reviewed the ground situation of Jammu and Kashmir during a meeting with state BJP leaders, sources said. The meeting was conducted to take stock of the ground situation in Kashmir valley and discuss preparedness ahead of BDC elections. Shah, in the meeting, directed the BJP leaders in Jammu and Kashmir to put all possible efforts to restore normalcy and peace in the Valley.

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BJP to face local body elections as ‘Mahayuti’ alliance partner
3 days, 19 hours ago

BJP to face local body elections as ‘Mahayuti’ alliance partner

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: Maharashtra BJP president Chandrashekhar Bawankule on Saturday said that BJP will contest upcoming local bodies elections in alliance with Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena and Ajit Pawar-led NCP. The objective of the meeting is to rejuvenate party cadres for upcoming local bodies elections including Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporations. Mr. Bawankule said that they have organised a state executive meeting to express …

Jakhar's Comeback: State BJP Chief Welcomes PM Modi in a Grand Show
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Jakhar's Comeback: State BJP Chief Welcomes PM Modi in a Grand Show

Hindustan Times  

Punjab BJP chief Sunil Jakhar makes a surprise appearance at a political event, signaling the end of speculations about his next course of action. He is seen welcoming Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other NDA leaders at the airport, showcasing his active presence despite his absence from party activities for two months.

BJP Dominates Jammu, But Congress Falls Short of Expectations
3 months 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
3 months 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 …

Haryana Assembly Elections 2024: Sudhanshu Trivedi's Huge Disclosure On The Early Trends | ABP News
3 months, 1 week 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
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 …

Election Result Highlights: Voters put 'no entry' boards for Congress, says PM
3 months, 1 week ago

Election Result Highlights: Voters put 'no entry' boards for Congress, says PM

Hindustan Times  

Election Result Highlights: The ruling BJP in Haryana is looking poised to return for a record third term defying all the exit poll results. Meanwhile, Congress leader Bhupinder Singh Hooda, a two-time former chief minister and the party’s likely candidate for the top job, has expressed similar optimism, saying, “A comfortable majority for Congress is in sight.” Check Haryana election …

Election Result Highlights: Voters put 'no entry' boards for Congress, says PM
3 months, 1 week ago

Election Result Highlights: Voters put 'no entry' boards for Congress, says PM

Hindustan Times  

Election Result Highlights: The ruling BJP in Haryana is looking poised to return for a record third term defying all the exit poll results. Meanwhile, Congress leader Bhupinder Singh Hooda, a two-time former chief minister and the party’s likely candidate for the top job, has expressed similar optimism, saying, “A comfortable majority for Congress is in sight.” Check Haryana election …

Election Result Highlights: Voters put 'no entry' boards for Congress, says PM
3 months, 1 week ago

Election Result Highlights: Voters put 'no entry' boards for Congress, says PM

Hindustan Times  

Election Result Highlights: The ruling BJP in Haryana is looking poised to return for a record third term defying all the exit poll results. Meanwhile, Congress leader Bhupinder Singh Hooda, a two-time former chief minister and the party’s likely candidate for the top job, has expressed similar optimism, saying, “A comfortable majority for Congress is in sight.” Check Haryana election …

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

'Jammu & Kashmir Elections A Success Not Because Of Centre's Efforts': Omar Abdullah
3 months, 3 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 …

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 …

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  

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, 3 weeks 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 …

Modi visits Jammu and Kashmir on local election campaign amid massive security
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Modi visits Jammu and Kashmir on local election campaign amid massive security

The Independent  

Get Nadine White's Race Report newsletter for a fresh perspective on the week's news Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the main …

Jammu and Kashmir votes today for an elected govt after 10 years: A look at its journey – Firstpost
3 months, 4 weeks 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 …

Many in Indian-controlled Kashmir plan to vote this time to deny Modi total control
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Many in Indian-controlled Kashmir plan to vote this time to deny Modi total control

Associated Press  

SRINAGAR, India — For decades, boycotting elections in Indian-controlled Kashmir was a sign of protest against Indian rule. “There is a desperate need to end the onslaught of changes coming from there.” India wants to keep Kashmir under direct rule Indian security forces walk past Indian flags and flags of India’s ruling Bharatiya Janata Party as a motorcycle rally by …

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 Polls: BJP Announces Sixth List Of Candidates For 10 Seats
4 months, 1 week 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, …

BJP trying to 'intimidate' Hindu voters in J&K: Farooq Abdullah
4 months, 1 week ago

BJP trying to 'intimidate' Hindu voters in J&K: Farooq Abdullah

The Hindu  

National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Sunday said the BJP top brass was focussing its election campaign on Jammu as they want to "intimidate" the Hindu voters of Jammu and Kashmir by creating false fears. He also accused the BJP of misleading the people by claiming that terrorism would rise again if the National Conference and Congress alliance came to …

J&K Assembly polls: Amit Shah to release BJP manifesto today
4 months, 1 week 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
4 months, 1 week 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, …

'J&K Residents' Property Is Being Snatched And Handed To Outsiders': Rahul Gandhi's Attack On BJP
4 months, 1 week ago

'J&K Residents' Property Is Being Snatched And Handed To Outsiders': Rahul Gandhi's Attack On BJP

ABP News  

Jammu Kashmir Assembly Election 2024: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi launched the party's election campaign in Jammu and Kashmir for the upcoming assembly polls. He also mocked Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his "sent by God" remark during the Lok Sabha election campaign. If any Congress party worker comes to me and tells me that he talks to God, then I …

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  

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 …

Uddhav To Fight INDIA Partners In Jammu & Kashmir? Shiv Sena Wants To Contest 20 Seats In J&K Polls
4 months, 1 week ago

Uddhav To Fight INDIA Partners In Jammu & Kashmir? Shiv Sena Wants To Contest 20 Seats In J&K Polls

ABP News  

Jammu Kashmir Assembly Election 2024: The Uddhav Thackeray faction is all set to enter the poll fray in Jammu and Kashmir where elections are scheduled to take place this month for the Legislative Assembly. The party will contest the polls on 20 seats, said party leader Anand Dubey, against its two INDIA bloc allies, Congress and the National Conference. "Elections …

Jammu & Kashmir polls: Rift in BJP over ‘parachute’ nominees
4 months, 2 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
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 …

J&K Polls: Congress Releases List Of Candidates After Seat-Sharing Consensus With NC
4 months, 2 weeks ago

J&K Polls: Congress Releases List Of Candidates After Seat-Sharing Consensus With NC

ABP News  

The Congress party released its first list of candidates on Tuesday for the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly elections. pic.twitter.com/wo1bkdojhv — Congress August 26, 2024 The announcement of the candidates came after Congress and the National Conference reached a consensus on seat-sharing in the state after a brief impasse. The move came after National Conference leader Omar Abdullah said last …

J&K Elections: NC Releases List Of 18 Candidates After Seat-Sharing Agreement With Congress
4 months, 2 weeks ago

J&K Elections: NC Releases List Of 18 Candidates After Seat-Sharing Agreement With Congress

ABP News  

The National Conference on Monday released a list of 18 candidates for the for the first phase of the Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections. The party lists included- Retd Justice Hussnain Masoodi from Pampore, Mohammad Khalil Bandh from Pulwama, Mohi-ud-din Mir from Rajpora, Showkat Hussain Ganie from Zainpora, Sheikh Mohammad Rafi from Shopian and Sakina Ittoo from D.H. Pora. Jammu …

J&K Polls: Trouble In Congress-NC Alliance? Talks Hit Roadblock Over 'Some Seats'
4 months, 2 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
4 months, 2 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 …

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: PM Modi, Amit Shah to lead BJP campaign from next week
4 months, 4 weeks 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, 4 weeks 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 …

Jammu Kashmir Elections: Announcement of Assembly Election Dates For J&K Likely Today | Breaking
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Jammu Kashmir Elections: Announcement of Assembly Election Dates For J&K Likely Today | Breaking

ABP News  

The Election Commission of India is likely to announce the dates for the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections on Friday, possibly after 3 PM. There is also a possibility that the Commission may announce the dates for the Haryana Assembly elections today as well. On November 21, 2018, the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly was dissolved, with an assurance that elections …

Jammu and Kashmir's first election in a decade: A test of new politics
4 months, 4 weeks 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 …

J&K leaders positive of timely assembly polls after ECI meet
5 months ago

J&K leaders positive of timely assembly polls after ECI meet

Hindustan Times  

Political leaders from Jammu and Kashmir demanded early assembly elections while meeting the Election Commission of India team led by the chief election commissioner. The three-member team of ECI led by CEC Rajiv Kumar, accompanied by commission members Gyanesh Kumar and Dr Sukhbir Singh Sandhu, is on a two-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir to hold meetings with administrative and …

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 …

Election Commission to visit Jammu and Kashmir next week to review assembly polls preparedness
5 months, 1 week ago

Election Commission to visit Jammu and Kashmir next week to review assembly polls preparedness

Live Mint  

The Election Commission, led by Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar, will visit Jammu and Kashmir from August 8-10 to review preparedness for assembly polls, weeks before the Supreme Court's September 30 deadline for holding elections in the Union Territory. In March, Kumar -- who was then the sole member of the three-member commission to visit the Union Territory -- had …

Jammu: Ahead of assembly polls, BJP leaders discuss strategy at executive meet
6 months, 1 week ago

Jammu: Ahead of assembly polls, BJP leaders discuss strategy at executive meet

Hindustan Times  

Ahead of assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir, Union minister G Kishan Reddy, who is in-charge for the poll bound J&K, along with state in-charge Tarun Chugh, chaired the first day of BJP’s two-day long executive committee meet that began here on Friday evening. BJP national president JP Nadda, Union minister Dr Jitendra Singh and several other senior BJP and …

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, …

Why isn’t Modi fielding any candidates in Kashmir?
8 months ago

Why isn’t Modi fielding any candidates in Kashmir?

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Mr Modi’s governing Bharatiya Janata Party has not fielded …

Punjab: Chief Electoral Officer asks farmers' bodies to refrain from disrupting poll campaigns
8 months ago

Punjab: Chief Electoral Officer asks farmers' bodies to refrain from disrupting poll campaigns

India TV News  

Amid the ongoing Lok Sabha elections in the country, the Chief Electoral Officer of Punjab on Thursday asked farmers' organisations to refrain from disrupting electoral campaigns for the Lok Sabha elections. However, after the farmers' delegation meeting with the CEO, farmer leader Balbir Singh Rajewal said it is their democratic right to pose questions to candidates. BJP facing agitation while …

Plan in place to ensure peaceful elections in border areas: Jammu and Kashmir chief electoral officer
8 months, 1 week ago

Plan in place to ensure peaceful elections in border areas: Jammu and Kashmir chief electoral officer

Hindustan Times  

Jammu and Kashmir chief electoral officer Pandurang K Pole said the authorities were working towards ensuring peaceful Lok Sabha elections in the border areas, assuring that a plan-B is in place if there are attempts to disrupt elections. Pole, who visited the northern district of Bandipora on Sunday to review poll preparations, said they have planned the elections in border …

Punjab Government aiding efforts to subvert BJP campaign: Sunil Jakhar
8 months, 1 week ago

Punjab Government aiding efforts to subvert BJP campaign: Sunil Jakhar

The Hindu  

Punjab’s Chief Electoral Officer on Monday sought an action taken report from the State’s Director General of Police, after the Bharatiya Janta Party expressed concern over law and order, complaining about failure of the State machinery to protect the right to campaign. BJP Punjab president Sunil Jakhar led a delegation to meet the CEO Sibin C here and complained about …

BJP happy as opposition vote gets divided in Udhampur; but faces tough fight from Congress in Jammu
8 months, 3 weeks ago

BJP happy as opposition vote gets divided in Udhampur; but faces tough fight from Congress in Jammu

Deccan Chronicle  

Jammu: “I want development in my area. However, all the indications are that anti-incumbency and anti-BJP vote in Udhampur constituency which went to the polls in the first of the seven-phase Lok Sabha elections has split between Congress candidate Chaudhary Lal Singh and Democratic Progressive Azad Party nominee Ghulam Muhammad Saroori. Also, low voter turnout recorded in predominantly Muslim Assembly …

Assembly polls in Jammu and Kashmir to take place soon, says Union Minister
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Assembly polls in Jammu and Kashmir to take place soon, says Union Minister

The Hindu  

Union Minister Jitendra Singh on April 22 said that Assembly polls in Jammu and Kashmir will be held soon and the people of the Union Territory are enthusiastic about participating in the electoral process to support the BJP's development agenda. On the ongoing Lok Sabha polls, Mr. Singh said the people are upbeat in Jammu and Kashmir about the development …

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