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Leh council poll verdict today

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Counting of votes for the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC), Leh, which governs the district politically, will be conducted tomorrow and results are likely to be available by 4 pm. The ruling alliance partner BJP and the Congress are locked in a straight contest in the election, which was held on October 17. The counting of votes, polled in all 26 constituencies of the Leh Council, will be held at Government Degree College, Leh. The counting process will be completed in two phases. The overall poll percentage in the…

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Women outnumber men in Leh council election turnout

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2,666 more women than men turned up to exercise their right to franchise Women voters outnumbered their male counterparts in electing representatives to the powerful Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC) Leh, which governs the district politically. The elections to 26 constituencies of Leh Council were held on October 17. Official sources told The Tribune that a total of 53,134 voters out of the total 81,134 (40,858 male and 40,276 female) turned up to cast their vote in the Council poll. “An interesting trend was witnessed in these elections. Of…

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81,000 voters to seal fate of 90 candidates today for LAHDC Election

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Four political parties contesting election; main fight between BJP, Cong The stage is set for the fifth election to the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC), Leh, which governs the district politically. Amid tight security arrangements, 26 constituencies of the Council will go to the polls tomorrow. Over 81,000 electors will decide the fate of 90 candidates, including 25 each from the Congress and the BJP, eight each from the National Conference and the Peoples Democratic Party and 24 Independents. As many as five women are in the fray. “All…

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Parties make last-ditch efforts to woo voters as campaigning ends

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  The campaigning for elections to the 26 constituencies of the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC), Leh, which governs the district politically, ended today with the contesting candidates and their party leaders making last-minute efforts to woo the electorate. The elections to the LAHDC, Leh, constituted in 1995, will be held on October 17 from 8 am to 4 pm, while the counting of votes will take place on October 23. A total of 90 candidates, including 25 each from the BJP and the Congress, eight each from the…

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PDP campaigning for BJP in Leh: Omar

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National Conference working president Omar Abdullah on Wednesday claimed PDP ministers and leaders were campaigning for the BJP candidates in the remote Leh district for the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council election. The former Chief Minister said the campaigning was “yet another eye-opener” revealing the “total and complete political assimilation of the PDP into the BJP”. Omar addressed several public meetings in Leh today ahead of the LAHDC polls in the district on October 17. He was accompanied by NC general secretary Ali Mohammad Sagar, provincial president Nasir Aslam Wani…

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Air sorties get nod, relief for Leh poll staff

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In a major relief to the Leh district administration, the Civil Aviation Department has finally agreed to airlift the polling staff to snowbound and inaccessible areas of the district for holding the elections to the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC). “We received an official confirmation from the Civil Aviation Department on Monday evening. The polling staff to six polling stations in snowbound and inaccessible areas of the district will be dispatched to their respective destinations from tomorrow,” said Election Officer Rakesh Badyal, who is also the Additional Deputy Commissioner,…

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War of words continues between BJP, Congress over LAHDC polls

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RSS has no role in polls: Dr Dawa The war of words between Congress and BJP continues over LAHDC polls and both parties are trying to lure the voters. BJP President Dr. Sonam Dawa said BJP is set to form the next council in Leh . He said BJP is a secular party and we have not talked anything on communal basis. He said, “RSS has no role in LAHDC Leh polls.” Talking about the voting powers for the nominated councillors he said the voting powers should sustain for the…

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Saffron party manifesto promises Union Territory status for Ladakh

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The Leh unit of the BJP has reiterated its commitment to fulfilling the long-standing demand of the people in Ladakh for granting Union Territory (UT) status to the region. The party has also promised to strengthen the relationship between Leh and Kargil districts and pursue the constitution of the Regional Advisory Council for the two regions with the state government. Releasing the party manifesto for the October 17 Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC), Leh, elections here on Thursday, the BJP said it was committed to taking Ladakh to new heights of development…

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BJP faces tough fight from Cong, PDP – Leh Poll

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Saffron party admits differences with coalition partner PDP in Leh The saffron party’s dream to gain control over the powerful Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC), Leh, which governs the district politically, may suffer a jolt as it faces a tough electoral battle with its arch-rival Congress and its alliance partner Peoples Democratic Party. The PDP’s decision not to ally with any political party for the Leh Council elections is being taken as a setback for the BJP as the latter, on September 19, had announced an alliance with the…

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158 in the fray for Leh Council poll

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Nominations filed *A total of 158 candidates, including 131 in Leh and 27 in Nubra, have filed nomination papers for the elections to the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC), Leh, which are scheduled for October 17. *On the last day of filing of nominations on Tuesday, 69 candidates, including 62 in Leh, filed their papers   As many as 158 candidates have filed their nomination papers for 26 constituencies of the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC), Leh, which are going to the polls on October 17. On the…

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