Jammu and Kashmir municipal polls to be held in four phases from 8 October, votes to be counted on 20 October
6 years, 4 months ago

Jammu and Kashmir municipal polls to be held in four phases from 8 October, votes to be counted on 20 October

Firstpost  

The local body polls are under a cloud of controversy as two major political parties in Jammu and Kashmir — the PDP and NC — have announced a boycott till the Centre clears its stand on Article 35A of the Constitution. The Jammu and Kashmir municipal elections will be held from 8 October, the state’s Chief Election Officer Shaleen Kabra announced on Saturday. Kabra further said, “We shall be starting the local bodies elections for municipal bodies first and then the panchayat elections…The municipal elections will be four-phased and they will be held on party-basis,” he told reporters. “The date of withdrawal of nominations will be 1 October and the date of poll for the second phase will be 10 October,” Kabra said. For the third phase, the chief electoral officer said, notifications will be issued on 22 September and the last date for filling nominations for the phase will be 29 September.

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

Live Mint  

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Punjab civic body polls to be held by December-end

Hindustan Times  

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Maharashtra election 2024 result: Vote counting date and time

Hindustan Times  

Maharashtra and Jharkhand voted to pick their next government on Wednesday. The election campaign for the Maharashtra assembly polls finished on Monday, with the BJP-led Mahayuti coalition fighting to maintain power and the Maha Vikas Aghadi alliance looking to dethrone the ruling government. Maharashtra election 2024 All 288 assembly seats in Maharashtra voted in a single phase on November 20. …

Jharkhand Election Date: Phase 1 voting, number of assembly seats, key details
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2 months ago

Jharkhand Election Date: Phase 1 voting, number of assembly seats, key details

India Today  

The Election Commission of India held a press conference today, October 15, 2024, to announce the schedule for the Legislative Assembly elections in Jharkhand. Jharkhand will hold its assembly elections in two phases on November 13 and November 20, with the results expected on November 23. "The total number of voters in Jharkhand is about 2.6 crores, and this time, …

Jharkhand Assembly election: 43 constituencies set to go to polls in first phase today amid tight security
2 months ago

Jharkhand Assembly election: 43 constituencies set to go to polls in first phase today amid tight security

India TV News  

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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
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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 …

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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 …

'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  

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

Impressive turnout in J&K 1st phase polling

Hindustan Times  

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Jammu and Kashmir votes in regional elections first time in a decade after losing special status in 2019
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Jammu and Kashmir votes in regional elections first time in a decade after losing special status in 2019

The Independent  

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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 …

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 …

EC Bans Exit Polls For J&K, Haryana Elections Till October 5
4 months, 1 week 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 …

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

BJP Thanks EC For Haryana Polls Date Change To October 5, Congress Hits Back
4 months, 2 weeks ago

BJP Thanks EC For Haryana Polls Date Change To October 5, Congress Hits Back

News 18  

The Election Commission on Saturday revised the polling day for Haryana Assembly polls from October 1 to October 5, 2024. Politicians React to Change In Poll Dates On EC changing the date of counting of votes for Jammu and Kashmir and Haryana assembly elections, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini said, “I want to thank the Election Commission for their …

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 …

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 …

Congress, NC Arrive At Seat-Sharing Formula For J&K Assembly Polls. Details Here
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Congress, NC Arrive At Seat-Sharing Formula For J&K Assembly Polls. Details Here

ABP News  

The Congress and the National Conference have arrived at a seat-sharing agreement for the upcoming assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir. The Congress will contest in 32 out of the 85 seats, while the National Conference will fight on 51 seats and there will be a friendly fight in 5 seats, Congress J&K chief Tariq Hameed Karra told reporters on …

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 …

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: 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," …

India to hold first assembly elections in disputed Kashmir in 10 years
4 months, 4 weeks ago

India to hold first assembly elections in disputed Kashmir in 10 years

LA Times  

India has announced three-phased assembly elections in disputed Kashmir, the first in a decade and in a new political environment after Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government in 2019 stripped the Muslim-majority region of its semi-autonomy and downgraded it to a federally controlled territory. Mohit Bhan, a spokesman for Kashmir’s People’s Democratic Party, said Friday’s announcement was “too little, too late.” …

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 …

State polls, with national fallout
4 months, 4 weeks ago

State polls, with national fallout

Hindustan Times  

The announcement of assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir, and Haryana might have come just months after the general elections but the contours of the poll narrative are likely to be entirely different — with significant local and national ramifications. New Delhi: Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar with Election Commissioners Gyanesh Kumar and Sukhbir Singh Sandhu during a press conference …

Long Wait for A Short Election Schedule: J&K Polls to Wrap Up in 14 Days
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Long Wait for A Short Election Schedule: J&K Polls to Wrap Up in 14 Days

News 18  

It will be a short election in Jammu and Kashmir, with just three phases spread over 14 days, almost half the length of the election schedule seen in the erstwhile state in 2014 when it last saw assembly elections or just a few months ago in the Lok Sabha. Follow Assembly Elections schedule LIVE Updates The elections in J&K will …

Jammu and Kashmir, Haryana assembly polls' maps: Check constituency-wise dates
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Jammu and Kashmir, Haryana assembly polls' maps: Check constituency-wise dates

Hindustan Times  

The Election Commission of India on Friday announced assembly elections for Haryana and Jammu and Kashmir. Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections 2024 will start from September 18. Check constituency-wise election dates through this map Election Commission's poll map for Jammu and Kashmir. Check constituency-wise election dates through this map Election Commission's poll map for Haryana assembly elections 2024.

Assembly Elections 2024: EC says 3-phase J&K polls, single phase voting in Haryana; results on October 4. Full schedule
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Assembly Elections 2024: EC says 3-phase J&K polls, single phase voting in Haryana; results on October 4. Full schedule

Hindustan Times  

Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar on Friday announced schedule for assembly polls in Jammu and Kashmir and Haryana. Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar Jammu and Kashmir will witness assembly election for the first time since it was bifurcated into a Union territory in 2019 following the abrogation of Article 370. The Election Commission announced the schedule for assembly elections in …

What happened in 2014 Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Elections? Know poll result
4 months, 4 weeks ago

What happened in 2014 Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Elections? Know poll result

India TV News  

The Election Commission on Friday announced the schedule for assembly elections for Jammu and Kashmir. The visit of the three-member EC team led by CEC Rajiv Kumar comes ahead of the September 30 deadline given by the Supreme Court for the completion of Assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir. What SC had said The Supreme Court in December directed the …

India to hold first assembly elections in disputed Kashmir in 10 years
4 months, 4 weeks ago

India to hold first assembly elections in disputed Kashmir in 10 years

Associated Press  

SRINAGAR, India — India on Friday announced three-phased assembly elections in disputed Kashmir, the first in a decade and in a new political environment after Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government in 2019 stripped the Muslim-majority region of its semi-autonomy and downgraded it to a federally controlled territory. Mohit Bhan, a spokesman for Kashmir’s People’s Democratic Party, said the announcement was …

EC Announces Dates For Three-Phase Jammu And Kashmir, Single-Phase Haryana Assembly Polls
4 months, 4 weeks ago

EC Announces Dates For Three-Phase Jammu And Kashmir, Single-Phase Haryana Assembly Polls

News 18  

The Election Commission of India on Friday announced the schedule for legislative assembly elections for Jammu and Kashmir and Haryana. As per the announcement, the voters in Jammu and Kashmir will cast their votes on 18 September, 25 September, and third phase would take place on 1 October along with Haryana. Here’s the complete schedule for Jammu and Kashmir assembly …

Assembly Elections Schedule 2024: Dates For Polling And Result In Jammu-Kashmir & Haryana Out, Check Here
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Assembly Elections Schedule 2024: Dates For Polling And Result In Jammu-Kashmir & Haryana Out, Check Here

ABP News  

Assembly Elections 2024 Schedule: The Election Commission has announced that Assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir will be held in three phases starting from September 18, marking the first such elections in the union territory since the abrogation of Article 370 in 2019. Jammu and Kashmir Election Schedule 2024 Poll Events Phase-I Phase-II Phase-III Date of Issue of Gazette Notification …

J&K Assembly Elections: Dates Likely to Be Announced Today, First Polls Since Article 370 Abrogation
4 months, 4 weeks ago

J&K Assembly Elections: Dates Likely to Be Announced Today, First Polls Since Article 370 Abrogation

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 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 assembly elections: What happened in 2014 polls? A recap of events
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections: What happened in 2014 polls? A recap of events

Hindustan Times  

The Election Commission is set to announce the dates for the long-awaited assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir. Election Commission is set to announce the dates for assembly elections in 2024 today for Jammu and Kashmir The decision to hold assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir has come after calls from several regional political parties to conduct polls at the …

Election Commission likely to announce poll dates for Maharashtra, J-K and 2 other states at 3pm today
5 months ago

Election Commission likely to announce poll dates for Maharashtra, J-K and 2 other states at 3pm today

Hindustan Times  

The Election Commission of India will announce the schedule for assembly elections on at 3pm Friday, August 16. ECI to announce Assembly polls schedule today at 3pm An invitation to the media from the Election Commission for a press conference at New Delhi's Vigyan Bhawan around 3pm did not mention the states for which the election schedule would be announced. …

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 …

When will J&K assembly elections be held? Here's what CEC Rajiv Kumar said
5 months ago

When will J&K assembly elections be held? Here's what CEC Rajiv Kumar said

Hindustan Times  

Chief election commissioner Rajiv Kumar on Friday said that the poll panel was committed to conducting assembly elections in the Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir “at the earliest”. Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar The EC panel's visit to J&K comes amid spike in terror-related incidents in the Union territory. J&K last held assembly polls in 2014 Jammu and Kashmir …

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 …

Assembly elections in J-K to be held in THIS month: Union Minister Kishan Reddy on Article 370 abrogation anniversary
5 months, 1 week ago

Assembly elections in J-K to be held in THIS month: Union Minister Kishan Reddy on Article 370 abrogation anniversary

Live Mint  

The Assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir would be held in September this year, Union MinisterG Kishan Reddy said on August 5, the fifth anniversary of abrogation of Article 370 that granted special status to the erstwhile state. Reddy said the activities of Pakistan and its intelligence agency ISI have been largely curtailed in Jammu and Kashmir after the abrogation …

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 …

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