October 2, 2024 | Kashmir POST

J&K 2024 Exit Polls: A Fragmented Verdict, BJP Leads but Faces Tough Competition

October 2, 2024October 2, 2024 Editor

Exit Poll Results for Jammu & Kashmir 2024: A Close Political Contest By: Javid Amin The political landscape of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) is once again at the center of national attention as the 2024 exit poll results reveal a closely contested election. With India’s Union Territory of J&K undergoing its most significant political developments post the abrogation of Article 370 in 2019, the stakes have never been higher. The elections this year are not only a test of the region’s changing dynamics but also a crucial reflection of public…

Engineer Rashid Declines BJP Partnership: ‘My Focus is on People, Not Power’

October 2, 2024 Editor

Why will I join hands with BJP, power not my priority: Engineer Rashid Awami Ittehad Party (AIP) president Sheikh Abdul Rashid alias Engineer Rashid on Tuesday dismissed speculation about aligning with the BJP and asserted that the main aim of his party is to restrore peace in Kashmir. “Why will I join hands with the BJP? Power is a very small thing for me. I was an independent MLA and I would have joined any party. If power had been my priority I would have joined hands with PM Modi.…

Ladakh’s Voice: Complete Shutdown Over Detention of Climate Activist Wangchuk

October 2, 2024 Editor

Complete bandh in Ladakh against Sonam Wangchuk’s detention Ladakh came to a standstill today with a complete bandh being observed to protest the detention of renowned climate activist and innovator, Sonam Wangchuk. Wangchuk was on his way to New Delhi to advocate for the Sixth Schedule for Ladakh when he was detained by the Delhi Police. The detention has sparked widespread anger across the region, with local leaders condemning the police action. Protest demonstration in both districts of Leh and Kargil were also witnessed. The bandh call was issued by…

2024 J&K Polls Turnout Likely to Miss 2014 Benchmark

October 2, 2024 Editor

In the recently held Lok Sabha polls, the polling percentage was 58.4% — the highest turnout of the last 35 years in J&K parliamentary elections As the voting ended for the final phase on Monday, Jammu and Kashmir witnessed improvement in polling percentage from the recent Lok Sabha polls in the summer. The figure, however, still fell short of the final tally for the 2014 assembly polls. The voting to the third and final phase of elections in Jammu and Kashmir ended with a polling percentage of 65.6% after witnessing…

Global Spotlight on Kashmir: Protests Over Nasrallah’s Death

October 2, 2024 Editor

Kashmir’s Fury Over Nasrallah Killing Gains Global Media Spotlight Srinagar, 01 Oct: The assassination of Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, a prominent figure admired in Kashmir for his staunch resistance against the American-Israeli agenda in the Middle East, ignited widespread protests and spontaneous shutdowns across several districts, including Budgam, Baramulla, Bandipora, and Srinagar. However, it was for the first time that the demonstrations quickly garnered global attention, with international and national media outlets, including Al Jazeera English, Turkey’s Anadolu Agency, Iran’s Tehran Times, India Today and The Economic Times besides others extensively…