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Nagrota Records 75.08% Voter Turnout, Budgam 50.02% in Peaceful Bypolls Across J&K

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Nagrota Records 75.08% Voter Turnout, Budgam 50.02% in Peaceful Bypolls Across J&K

Strong voter participation marks the Jammu and Kashmir by-elections, reflecting renewed public confidence in democratic processes. By: Javid Amin | 11 November 2025 In a major boost to democratic participation in Jammu and Kashmir, the Nagrota and Budgam constituencies recorded robust voter turnouts of 75.08% and 50.02% respectively during the November 11 bypolls. The day-long polling process remained peaceful and incident-free, officials confirmed late Monday night. Voter Turnout Highlights Nagrota (Jammu region) led the turnout chart with an impressive 75.08%, demonstrating high civic engagement despite the chilly autumn weather. Budgam…

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Omar Abdullah Criticises BJP and Election Commission for Stalling Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Elections

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Omar Abdullah Criticises BJP and Election Commission for Stalling Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Elections

Fielding media questions after addressing a public rally in Rajouri’s Nowshera, Omar said that being on a sticky wicket, BJP doesn’t want to hold elections in the UT National Conference vice-president Omar Abdullah on Saturday blamed the Election Commission and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for the delay in holding assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir. Fielding media questions after addressing a public rally in Rajouri’s Nowshera, Omar said that being on a sticky wicket, BJP doesn’t want to hold elections in the UT. “Leave aside 50 plus seats, the…

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Harsh Dev Accuses BJP-EC Collusion to Deprive Jammu and Kashmir of Democratic Rights

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Harsh Dev Accuses BJP-EC Collusion to Deprive Jammu and Kashmir of Democratic Rights

Harsh Dev said that during the recent hearing on Article 370 and allied matters in the Supreme Court, the constitution bench had questioned the government over the denial of electoral democracy to the people of Jammu and Kashmir. Accusing the Election Commission (EC) of scuttling the election process initiated for local bodies polls in J&K at the behest of the BJP, Panthers Party activists led by president and former minister Harsh Dev Singh on Monday staged a protest outside Nirvachan Bhawan here. The protesters raised slogans demanding immediate conduct of…

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