JAMMU KASHMIR ELECTIONS
J&K Elections 2024: NC-Congress on course to form govt, alliance leading in more than 50 seats
Jammu kashmir Assembly Election Result Key Highlights: Early trends show the National Conference-Congress alliance edging towards a majority in Jammu and Kashmir's assembly elections, with exit polls predicting a significant lead over the BJP. This crucial election, held after a decade and post-Article 370 abrogation, saw a 63.88% voter turnout.
Jammu and Kashmir Election Winners List 2024: Omar Abdullah secures a win, NC gets majority; Check full list
Jammu and Kashmir Election Winners List 2024: The NC-Congress alliance has secured a majority in the Jammu and Kashmir assembly election. Omar Abdullah is expected to become the new chief minister. The elections were held in three phases. BJP saw an improvement in its tally while PDP's representation fell below 10 seats. Newer parties did not gain significant ground.
Jammu Kashmir Election Results: MP Engineer Rashid says power not permanent as counting gets underway
J-K Election Results: As the counting of votes in Jammu and Kashmir is underway, President of Awami Ittehad Party and Member of Parliament, Sheikh Abdul Rashid alias Engineer Rashid appealed for peace and rights saying that the power is not permanent and that JK is no ordinary state.
Exit polls got it wrong again? Just look at Haryana's sudden mood swing
Haryana assembly election results: Initial exit polls had predicted a clear win for Congress in Haryana, but the counting process showed a significant turn with the BJP charging to a lead. The situation remains fluid, however, as many rounds of counting still remain.
Jammu & Kashmir elections phase 3: 40 seats head to polls today
The final phase of polling in Jammu and Kashmir is set for Tuesday with over 39.18 lakh voters eligible to vote across 40 constituencies. This marks the first assembly election in J&K since the abrogation of Article 370 in August 2019. Key candidates from major parties and independents are contesting in crucial constituencies.
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Jammu & Kashmir Elections: Terror activities fail to deter border residents to enthusiastically vote for next govt
Voters in Rajouri and Poonch districts of Jammu and Kashmir turned out in large numbers for the second phase of elections, despite recent terror activities. The polling stations, including those near the Line of Control, saw enthusiastic participation as residents aimed to strengthen democracy and elect a new government after a decade-long wait.
Rahul Gandhi's rally 'historic', it's first major Congress gathering in Srinagar in 37 years: Party leader
The Congress' rally in Srinagar, addressed by Rahul Gandhi, marks the first major gathering for the party in 37 years. Organised by Pradesh Congress Committee president Tariq Hamid Karra, the event saw thousands of supporters. Karra highlighted Gandhi's commitment to Kashmir and urged people to vote against the BJP's divisive agenda.
Jammu & Kashmir Assembly Election Phase I polling today
More than 23 lakh voters in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, including 5.66 lakh youths, will decide the fate of 219 candidates in the fray for 24 seats in the first phase of 90-member legislative assembly elections, where 42% candidates are fighting as independents and 26 parties have fielded 127 candidates.
Jammu & Kashmir elections: Congress releases third list of candidates
The Central Election Committee of Congress has released its third list of candidates for the upcoming Legislative Assembly elections in Jammu & Kashmir. The list includes 19 candidates for various constituencies, featuring notable names such as Irshad Ab Gani from Langate and Haji Abdul Rashid Dar from Sopore. This announcement is part of Congress's ongoing preparations for the elections.
Separatists' contesting polls vindicates NC stance that violence will not resolve issues: Omar Abdullah
Omar Abdullah remarked on the ideological shift in separatist leaders in Jammu and Kashmir joining mainstream politics and contesting elections. He emphasized that the National Conference's stance that issues can be resolved through democratic means has been validated and welcomed the separatists' newfound faith in democracy.
Jammu & Kashmir Elections: Not criticising National Conference, only stating truth, says Mehbooba Mufti
Mehbooba Mufti stated that she wasn't criticizing but highlighting the PDP's performance compared to the National Conference. She mentioned specific achievements and compared their governance despite having fewer MLAs. Mehbooba also pointed out the differences in handling critical issues like the Shopian deaths and the Kathua rape case during their respective tenures.
Congress, NC form alliance for Jammu and Kashmir elections
Rahul Gandhi hints at a possible coalition with Farooq Abdullah’s National Conference Party ahead of Jammu & Kashmir polls, emphasizing respect for Congress workers. The elections are scheduled in three phases, starting on September 18. Gandhi and Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge have been engaging with party workers in preparation.
Jammu & Kashmir elections: Congress terms BJP's promises as 'jumlas'
Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge expressed willingness to ally with opposition parties for the upcoming Jammu and Kashmir assembly polls, criticizing BJP's unfulfilled promises. Alongside Rahul Gandhi, Kharge engaged with local Congress leaders for feedback. The assembly polls will be conducted in three phases starting September 18, with vote counting on October 4.
Jammu & Kashmir elections: Rahul Gandhi hints at coalition in UT but has a condition
Rahul Gandhi suggested a possible Congress coalition in Jammu & Kashmir, possibly with Farooq Abdullah's National Conference Party. Speaking in Srinagar, he stressed the significance of J&K's representation and commended Congress workers' efforts. The assembly elections will occur in three phases, with the vote count on October 4.
Apni Party promises statehood for Jammu & Kashmir and release of youth from jails
The party has been facing a lot of desertions, especially after most of its candidates lost in the recent Lok Sabha elections as their detractors labelled them as "B team" of BJP. Party general secretary Rafi Mir, who released the manifesto in the absence of party chief Altaf Bukhari, clarified that the party was neither affiliated with the BJP in the past nor is it connected with the BJP at present.
Jammu Kashmir elections: Doda to vote in first phase, last date for nomination filing on Aug 27
The Doda District Election Officer confirmed that the model code of conduct had started, with elections in Jammu and Kashmir beginning on September 18. Nominations will close on August 27. Voting dates announced by the Election Commission (ECI) are September 18, 25, and October 1, with results on October 4.
ET Graphics: Haryana, Jammu-Kashmir elections in a nutshell
Assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir’s 90 constituencies are scheduled for three phases starting September 18, while Haryana will have single-phase polls on October 1.
J&K assembly elections to be held in three phases from September 18, results on October 4: CEC Rajiv Kumar
Jammu and Kashmir Election Date 2024: The Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar announced that Jammu & Kashmir will hold three-phase assembly elections with counting on October 4. The Union Territory has 90 constituencies. Administrative measures, such as officer transfers and a new police intelligence chief, have been put in place for election security. These will be the first assembly elections since Article 370's abrogation.
Modi govt's opposition INDIA bloc to finalise seat sharing by September 30
Opposition bloc INDIA (Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance) on Friday said its 13-member coordination committee will finalise the seat sharing strategy by September 30, 2023. "Seat-sharing arrangements will be initiated immediately and concluded at earliest in collaborative spirit of give-and-take," said the INDIA bloc.
EC should tell people why no elections in Jammu & Kashmir: Omar Abdullah
Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has urged the Election Commission to explain why assembly elections in the area had not been held. Abdullah challenged reports that the government was hopeful that assembly elections could be held at the end of the year and said he believed the situation is such that they cannot hold [free and fair] elections.
EC to seek legal opinion on Jammu & Kashmir elections
The President’s rule in the state will have to be extended by June 20, 2019, by the new Lok Sabha if an elected government isn’t formed before that date.
Jammu & Kashmir local polls: Maximum seats for independents
In the Kashmir Valley, polls were held only in 208 of the 624 wards while 231 candidates won uncontested and 185 wards remained vacant.
Polling begins for second phase of Jammu & Kashmir elections
Kulgam constituency in south Kashmir will also be in focus as the CPI(M) face in Jammu and Kashmir, Mohammad Yousuf Tarigami, is seeking fourth consecutive term.
Jammu & Kashmir: Election Commission issues notification for 5th phase assembly polls
Election Commission today issued notification for holding the elections in 20 of the 87 assembly seats in the fifth and last phase of the five-stage assembly polls.
Infiltration attempts along LoC ahead of Jammu & Kashmir elections: Army
Ahead of the assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir, army today said that the infiltration attempts along the LoC are on with the militants employing a "desperate" trend by pushing in IEDs and huge cache of weapons in the state.
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