J&K Assembly Elections

Female Candidates Surge: 41 Women Contest in J&K Assembly Elections, Three Elected

09 Oct 2024

In the recent Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections, three women were elected among the 90 members, marking a significant moment after a decade-long hiatus in polling. The National Conference (NC) and Congress alliance secured 48 seats, but only two of the 30 Hindu candidates from the bloc emerged victorious. The...

J&K Final Election Phase Sees 65% Voter Turnout

01 Oct 2024

The third and final phase of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections recorded an impressive voter turnout of 65.48% across 40 constituencies, marking a key moment in the region's democratic process. Voters from seven districts participated actively, demonstrating robust engagement in this first election since the abrogation of Article 370....

Farooq Abdullah Criticizes Centre for Inviting Foreign Diplomats to Observe J&K Assembly Elections

25 Sep 2024

Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (JKNC) President Farooq Abdullah and Vice President Omar Abdullah displayed their inked fingers after casting their votes in the second phase of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections. On September 25, 2024, Omar Abdullah expressed his discontent with the Centre’s decision to invite foreign diplomats...

PM Modi Urges Large Turnout in Second Phase of J&K Assembly Elections

25 Sep 2024

As polling for the second phase of elections begins in Jammu and Kashmir, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday called on voters to turn out in large numbers to help "strengthen democracy." "Today is the second phase of voting for the assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir. I urge all...

WATCH: Voting Underway for 1st Phase of J&K Assembly Elections Amid High Security

18 Sep 2024

The first phase of Assembly elections is currently underway in Jammu and Kashmir, with significant voter participation expected. In Pulwama district, where two assembly constituencies are up for grabs, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) P. D. Nitya reported, "Voting is ongoing in Pulwama, with 245 polling stations set up. We...

J&K Assembly Elections: PM Modi to Address Election Rally on September 19

17 Sep 2024

Preparations are in full swing in Srinagar ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's scheduled election rally on Thursday, September 19. The rally comes as the first phase of the three-phase assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir gets underway, with 24 constituencies across the Union Territory set to go to the...

Omar Abdullah Questions Centre Over Rise in Terror Attacks in Jammu

17 Sep 2024

Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday questioned the central government, holding it responsible for the "increase" in terror attacks in the Jammu region. His remarks came ahead of the first phase of the three-phase assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir, set to begin on September 18....

Paramilitary Forces Mobilised Ahead of J&K Assembly Elections Amid Rising Terror Threats

05 Sep 2024

In preparation for the first assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir in a decade, the Union government has mobilised paramilitary forces to strengthen security across the region. The move comes in response to an increase in terror attacks in the hilly areas of Jammu since June. Intelligence reports indicate that...

BJP Releases First List of 44 Candidates for J&K Assembly Elections

26 Aug 2024

On Monday, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) unveiled its first list of 44 candidates for the upcoming assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir. Notable candidates include Syed Wazahat from Anantnag, Kuldeep Raj Dubey from Reasi, and Gajay Singh Rana from Doda. Arshid Bhat will run from Rajpora, while Sushri Shagun...

Rajasthan CM Slams Cong-NC Alliance Ahead of J&K Assembly Elections

24 Aug 2024

Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma strongly criticized the Congress party for forming an alliance with the National Conference (NC) ahead of the assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir. Sharma, addressing a press conference in Jaipur, accused Congress of betraying national unity and security for the sake of power. Sharma...

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