PDP’s Potential Alliance with Cong-NC: Farooq Abdullah Calls It ‘A Great Thing’

PDP's Potential Alliance with Cong-NC: Farooq Abdullah Calls It 'A Great Thing'

When asked about the PDP leader’s remarks that the party is ready to join the Congress-NC alliance to keep BJP out of power, he told ANI, “Congratulations to them, this is a great thing, we are all on the same track, nafrat ko hume khatam karna hai, aur Jammu and Kashmir ko ikhate rakhna hai (we need to end the hatred, and keep Jammu and Kashmir united).” Exuding confidence that the Congress-NC alliance would be coming to power in Jammu and Kashmir with a “majority,” National Conference President Farooq Abdullah…

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J&K’s Fate Tied to Delhi, Regardless of Election Outcome: Engineer Rashid

J&K's Fate Tied to Delhi, Regardless of Election Outcome: Engineer Rashid

Irrespective of J&K assembly poll results, control will lie with Delhi: Engineer Rashid Srinagar, Oct 5: Awami Ittehad Party chief Sheikh Abdul Rashid on Saturday said irrespective of the Jammu and Kashmir assembly election results, the Union Territory’s control will lie with Delhi. Rashid, popularly known as Engineer Rashid, also said he does not rely on exit polls and would wait for the final outcome of the assembly polls. Congress leader Charanjit Singh Channi met the AIP chief at his residence here on Saturday. Their meeting has sparked speculations about the…

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Exit Polls Signal Critical J&K Election, Paving Way for Post-370 Political Era

Exit Polls Signal Critical J&K Election, Paving Way for Post-370 Political Era

The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections, held after a ten-year gap, carry significant weight as they are the first since the abrogation of Article 370 in August 2019. As Jammu and Kashmir prepares to welcome a new government after a decade, the region is witnessing heightened political tension and speculation. With the exit polls for the Assembly elections soon to be announced, political leaders are already making bold statements regarding the future administration. PDP leader Iltija Mufti has stirred controversy by claiming that the incoming government will be nothing more…

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J&K Election Results: Omar Abdullah Says October 8 Will Reveal True Outcome

J&K Election Results: Omar Abdullah Says October 8 Will Reveal True Outcome

The counting of votes from J&K assembly polls, which were held in three phases, will be held on Tuesday and leaders of all political parties, and contesting candidates are eagerly waiting for the results As most of the exit polls predicted National Conference (NC)-Congress alliance emerging close to magic mark of 46 seats, NC vice president and former J&K chief minister Omar Abdullah said only the numbers coming out at the end of counting on October 8 will matter. The counting of votes from J&K assembly polls, which were held…

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BJP Confident of Historic Win in J&K: Internal Surveys Show Positive Trends

BJP Confident of Historic Win in J&K: Internal Surveys Show Positive Trends

BJP upbeat about J&K results; sure of first-ever win in Valley, Leaders say internal party surveys suggest positive outcomes The BJP leadership is optimistic about the upcoming Jammu and Kashmir election results, with internal party surveys suggesting “positive outcomes.” The party is hopeful of securing its first-ever win in the Kashmir Valley, specifically targeting the Gurez Assembly seat in Baramulla. Although the BJP has never won a seat in the Valley, party leaders believe they can break this streak, especially with the support of allied parties like People’s Conference and…

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Union Home Ministry Rejects Omar Abdullah’s Allegations of Undermining J&K Government

Union Home Ministry Rejects Omar Abdullah's Allegations of Undermining J&K Government

Omar Abdullah alleged that the BJP directed the chief secretary to amend the “transaction of business rules” and transfer authority to the LG. The ministry of home affairs has dismissed National Conference leader Omar Abdullah’s claims about a proposal to instruct the chief secretary of Jammu and Kashmir to change the transaction of business rules, which would reduce the powers of the elected chief minister and transfer them to the lieutenant governor. “Mr. @OmarAbdullah’s tweet is misleading and speculative in nature. There is not even an iota of truth, as…

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J&K Prepares for Year-End Panchayat Elections: A New Dawn in Local Governance

J&K Prepares for Year-End Panchayat Elections: A New Dawn in Local Governance

Srinagar, 04 Oct:  Jammu and Kashmir is gearing up for Panchayat and urban body elections by December, following the conclusion of the Lok Sabha and Assembly polls. Officials have confirmed to a Delhi based media outlet that security forces deployed during these earlier elections will remain in place to ensure peaceful conduct of the upcoming polls. “Preparations are now underway for the Panchayat and urban body elections in J&K. For this purpose, security forces deployed to ensure the peaceful conduct of the Assembly elections will remain in J&K until the…

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BJP’s Ram Madhav Quashes Speculation of Alliance with National Conference

BJP’s Ram Madhav Quashes Speculation of Alliance with National Conference

“We are not in talks with anybody,” Ram Madhav asserted, expressing confidence in the BJP’s ability to inch closer to a majority in the upcoming polls. Ram Madhav, the BJP’s in-charge for Jammu and Kashmir elections, dispelled rumours of the BJP seeking an alliance with the National Conference (NC) or any other party. In an exclusive interview with India Today TV, Madhav said, “We are not in talks with anybody,”, expressing confidence in the BJP’s ability to inch closer to a majority in the upcoming polls. Notably, the BJP, NC…

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2024 J&K Polls Turnout Likely to Miss 2014 Benchmark

2024 J&K Polls Turnout Likely to Miss 2014 Benchmark

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…

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Last Ballot, Big Impact: J&K’s Final Voting Phase Today

Last Ballot, Big Impact: J&K’s Final Voting Phase Today

Jammu and Kashmir assembly election 2024 live updates: Voting in third phase across 40 seats underway Jammu and Kashmir is voting in the third and final phase of polling today, with over 39 lakh voters exercising their franchise across 40 assembly seats – 24 in Jammu region and 16 in Kashmir. The final phase of polling, which began at 7 am and conclude by 7 pm in the Valley, will determine the future of 415 candidates. The Election Commission of India has set up 5,060 polling stations across Jammu and…

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