Day: March 31, 2024

Kashmir Election Dynamics: Omar Set for Srinagar, Potential Clash between Mehbooba, Mian Altaf, and Azad in Anantnag-Rajouri

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Kashmir Election Dynamics: Omar Set for Srinagar, Potential Clash between Mehbooba, Mian Altaf, and Azad in Anantnag-Rajouri

Unable to arrive at an agreement, the major parties are going solo in Kashmir, while the BJP’s “proxies” are queering the pitch. In the drastically altered electoral map of the Kashmir Valley, political players are holding their cards close to their chest. However, sources told Frontline that the National Conference (NC) has “zeroed in on” former Chief Minister Omar Abdullah for the Srinagar constituency, Ruhullah Mehdi for Baramulla, and Mian Altaf for Anantnag-Rajouri, the three Lok Sabha seats in Kashmir. In the 2019 general election, the NC won all three,…

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Fresh Snowfall Reported in Kashmir’s Higher Reaches

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Fresh Snowfall Reported in Kashmir's Higher Reaches

The higher reaches of Kashmir, including the famous ski resort of Gulmarg in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district, received fresh snowfall during the night Many higher reaches of Gulmarg and Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir received fresh snowfall, while the plains of the valley were lashed by rains, the MeT officials said on Saturday. The higher reaches of Kashmir, including the famous ski resort of Gulmarg in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district, received fresh snowfall during the night, they said. The Pahalgam tourist resort, in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district, received about three…

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Battle Brewing: Congress Gears Up to Challenge BJP in Jammu with Rahul and Priyanka at the Helm

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Battle Brewing: Congress Gears Up to Challenge BJP in Jammu with Rahul and Priyanka at the Helm

In the electoral battle for Jammu and Kashmir, the fight narrows on the two crucial seats in Jammu — Udhampur-Kathua and the Jammu-Reasi seats. While the BJP mounts a fierce campaign, the Congress refuses to remain passive. Pledging to put up a strong fight, the party has rallied heavyweights, including Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi, to lead its charge in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. The Congress party on Saturday released a list of 27 star campaigners. The leaders to campaign in Jammu include Sonia Gandhi, Ambika Soni, Sachin Pilot,…

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