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Pulwama Voter’s ‘Chai-Biryani’ Request Leaves Top EC Official Speechless

September 20, 2024 Editor

Pulwama voter’s ‘chai-biryani’ demand stumps top EC official As the first phase of the much-awaited Assembly elections was progressing in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday, the demand for ‘chai’ and ‘biryani’ in a video conversation between a top Election Commission official and few voters outside a polling booth in sensitive Pulwama is leaving people in splits. The video, recorded in Pulwama’s Tral, one a militancy hotbed, has been posted on X by IAS officer BN Singh, who is among the large number of bureaucrats deputed by the Centre in J&K…

PM Modi Slams ‘Three Families’ in Srinagar, Accuses Them of Pushing Stones Into Youths’ Hands

September 19, 2024 Editor

Jammu and Kashmir elections: PM Narendra Modi said the three families think that it is their birthright to capture power by any means. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday accused the Congress, National Conference and PDP of “putting stones in the hands of the youths of Jammu and Kashmir” and ruining their future for political benefits. Addressing a poll rally in Srinagar, he vowed that he would not allow the “three families of Jammu and Kashmir” to destroy another generation of the erstwhile state. “Our youth were away from studies…

BJP Cracks Down on Dissidents: Rebels Contesting Against Party Face Suspension

September 19, 2024September 19, 2024 Editor

Taking strict action against the rebels who had triggered infighting and dissent within the saffron party, the BJP on Wednesday suspended three senior leaders from Udhampur East and Chhamb constituencies. The three leaders who have been suspended include vice president of the party, Pawan Khajuria, who is contesting as an Independent from Udhampur East after he was denied ticket, Balwan Singh another party leader and former chairman of Block Development Council (BDC), Udhampur, who is also contesting from Udhampur East, and Narinder Singh Bhau, who is contesting as an Independent…

Jamaat-e-Islami’s Return: What It Means for the Future of J&K Politics

September 19, 2024September 19, 2024 Editor

Jamaat-e-Islami’s Return to Politics: What It Means for J&K Elections By: Javid Amin In a surprising turn of events, Jamaat-e-Islami, a socio-religious group with a significant historical presence in Jammu and Kashmir, has re-entered the political arena after decades of boycotting elections. This move has sparked considerable debate and speculation about its potential impact on the upcoming J&K Assembly elections. Historical Context To understand the significance of Jamaat-e-Islami’s decision to field its candidates in the J&K Assembly elections, it is crucial to delve into the nature of the organization and…

J&K Polls: ST, SC Voters Hold Greater Sway After Article 370 Abrogation

September 18, 2024 Editor

Notably, a 10% reservation had been accorded to the Pahari community and three other tribes, which in turn took the total reservations under the ST category to 20% and 8% reservations to OBCs) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will be banking on the consolidation of the nomadic Gujjars and Pahari community votes in its favour heading into the assembly elections. “I am not associated with any political party, but I am voluntarily campaigning for the BJP in Pir Panjal region, (Rajouri-Poonch) because what BJP did for the Pahari community was…

MP Ruhullah Criticizes Er Rashid: Calls PM ‘Modi ji’, Labels Former J&K CMs as Traitors

September 18, 2024 Editor

Srinagar, Sep 17: Senior National Conference leader and Member Parliament for Srinagar Lok Sabha segment Aga Syed Ruhullah cast aspersions on the language being used by the North Kashmir Member Parliament Er Rashid stating that the words used by Er Rashid speak a lot as for him Prime Minister is “Modi ji” and former J&K CM “traitors.” Speaking to reporters while campaigning for the NC’s candidate for Lal Chowk Ehsan Pardesi, MP Ruhullah as per news agency NVI said the he wished Er Rashid would have fought against BJP in…

BJP’s Chenab Valley Strategy: Navigating NC and Congress Roadblocks

September 18, 2024 Editor

The first phase of Assembly elections, which are being held after a gap of 10 years, will witness an interesting contest as a terror victim, a J&K Congress ex-chief and many former ministers will be part of the electoral battle on Wednesday in the Jammu division. Eight seats in three districts of Doda, Kishtwar and Ramban, also loosely defined as Chenab Valley, will go to polls besides other constituencies in the Kashmir region. The voters are expected to cast their votes keeping in view the factors related to development, employment,…

Jamaat-AIP Alliance Shakes Up Political Landscape for NC, PDP in Kashmir

September 18, 2024 Editor

Leaders of both regional parties, the National Conference and the Peoples Democratic Party, are worried given that Jamaat-backed candidates are contesting 10 seats in Kashmir, while the party led by Engineer Rashid is contesting 35 seats The tactical alliance of the Jamaat-e-Islami-backed Independent candidates and those of the Awami Ittehad Party (AIP), floated by Baramulla MP Engineer Rashid, in 16 segments of the Kashmir that go to the polls in the first phase of the assembly elections on Wednesday, has left leaders of regional parties, the National Conference and the…

The Road to 2024: Critical Insights on Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Elections

September 18, 2024September 19, 2024 Editor

After a decade, the Union Territory goes on polls in three phases starting September 18 Jammu and Kashmir is gearing up for its first assembly elections in a decade, with the first phase of polling set for Wednesday (September 18). Over 23 lakh voters will decide the fate of 219 candidates, including 90 independents, who are running for 24 Assembly segments— eight in three districts of Jammu region and 16 in four districts of Kashmir valley. The first round will see 24 assembly constituencies contested across the Chenab Valley districts of Doda, Kishtwar,…