A Surge of Independent Candidates in the Fray By: Javid Amin The political landscape of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) is witnessing a unique and unprecedented shift as the region gears up for the 2024 Assembly elections. A significant 40% of the total 908 candidates contesting in the election are running as Independents, a statistic that has sparked both interest and controversy. With 365 Independent candidates filing their nominations to contest the three-phase polls, the high number has prompted allegations from major political parties, especially the National Conference (NC) and the…
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