A Crowded Field for a Symbolic Battle By: Javid Amin | 20 October 2025 The political landscape of Budgam, one of central Kashmir’s most politically sensitive constituencies, is witnessing a surge of activity ahead of the November 11, 2025 by-election.A total of 19 candidates have filed their nominations by the October 20 deadline, signaling a high-stakes and potentially transformative electoral contest. The bypoll, set against a backdrop of shifting alliances and growing voter assertion, has become a litmus test for public sentiment in post-Article 370 Jammu & Kashmir. The seat…
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MLA Mehraj Malik Booked Under PSA: First Legislator Detained in J&K History Sparks Political Storm
Detained Democracy: MLA Mehraj Malik Booked Under PSA in Jammu & Kashmir By: Javid Amin | 08 September 2025 A First in Legislative History On September 7, 2025, Jammu & Kashmir witnessed a political moment that will likely be etched in its legislative history for years to come. Mehraj Malik, the first-ever elected MLA from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in the region, was detained under the Public Safety Act (PSA)—a law often criticized for its sweeping powers and lack of judicial oversight. This marks the first time a sitting…
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