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NC leader Omar Abdullah accuses BJP of trying to bury democracy in J&K with sham elections

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NC leader Omar Abdullah accuses BJP of trying to bury democracy in J&K with sham elections

Former Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah dared the BJP to conduct polls in the Union Territory saying there was a growing anger amongst the public. Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah came down heavily on the Bharatiya Janata Party on Friday on the issue of conducting polls in Union territory saying the people were suffering as they were being denied their right to an elected government, adding that there is a growing public anger. “Today, when we are told almost everyday that the situation is far improved.…

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Election Commission announces poll dates for five states: Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Mizoram, and Telangana; counting on December 3

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Election Commission announces poll dates for five states: Madhya Pradesh Rajasthan Chhattisgarh Mizoram and Telangana; counting on December 3

Mizoram election on November 7, Chhattisgarh on November 7 and November 17, MP on November 17, Rajasthan on November 23, Telangana on November 30. The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Monday announced the schedule for holding assembly elections in five states, including Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan, Telangana and Mizoram. The election in Chhattisgarh will be held in two phases – the first stage of voting will be held on November 7. The second phase will be held on November 17. The legislative election in Madhya Pradesh will be held…

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Omar Abdullah, Mehbuba Mufti accuse BJP of deliberately delaying Local Body Elections in J&K

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Omar Abdullah, Mehbuba Mufti accuse BJP of deliberately delaying Local Body Elections in J&K

Former Jammu and Kashmir chief ministers Mehbuba Mufti and Omar Abdullah have accused the central BJP government of “deliberately postponing” urban local body and panchayat elections. The tenure of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir is due to end this year. National Conference Vice President and former Chief Minister Omar Abdullah sakçhave doubts about BJP’s intentions. I am worried that the BJP will make some mistakes even before the dates are indicated. Knowing that Uddhav Thackeray would win, he said, “Don’t be surprised if the panchayat and urban local…

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Opposition Alliance names Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti to Lead Election Campaign

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Opposition Alliance names Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti to Lead Election Campaign

In a significant development, the INDIA alliance, a coalition of opposition parties, has revealed key appointments and committee members in preparation for the upcoming elections. Former Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti have been selected as vital members of the coordination committee and election strategy committee within the alliance. Sources suggest that the National Conference will not yield any of its Lok Sabha seats in Kashmir to other partners in the coalition. In the previous parliamentary elections, the National Conference secured all three Lok Sabha seats in Kashmir, defeating…

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Centre to Supreme Court: J&K polls can be held anytime, Statehood timeline undecided

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Centre to Supreme Court: J&K polls can be held anytime, Statehood timeline undecided

The Union government on Thursday informed the Supreme Court that it is ready for elections at any time in Jammu and Kashmir. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the government, said that the process of updating the voter list is substantially over. Mehta said that the legislative assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir are likely to be held after panchayat polls and municipal polls. It is, however, for the State Election Commission and the Central Election Commission to decide which election should take place first, he added. “There are three…

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