Hardeep Singh Puri calls J&K elections a ‘victory for democracy’

03 Oct 2024

Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Wednesday highlighted the significance of the recently held Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections, describing it as a pivotal shift from a turbulent past to a peaceful democratic process. Speaking about the region’s transformation, Puri emphasized that the elections marked a substantial restoration of democracy...

J&K Elections: Cong president calls for coalition with like-minded parties

03 Oct 2024

The National Conference-Congress alliance is willing to seek support from like-minded parties and individuals for government formation in the Union Territory if necessary, stated Tariq Hameed Karra, the president of the Congress’ Jammu and Kashmir unit, on Wednesday. Reflecting on the recent three-phase Assembly elections, Karra remarked, “What we can...

BJP Suspends Three Senior Leaders for Anti-Party Activities Amid J&K Elections

18 Sep 2024

In a decisive move aimed at maintaining party discipline during the high-stakes assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has taken strict action against rebel leaders within its ranks. BJP Working President Sat Sharma, acting on the recommendations of the party’s Disciplinary Committee, announced the suspension...

J&K Elections: Mehbooba Mufti Defends PDP’s track Record

12 Sep 2024

People's Democratic Party (PDP) Chief Mehbooba Mufti defended her party's track record during a media briefing on Thursday, emphasizing the party’s contributions to South Kashmir and its role in addressing the region's challenges. As political campaigns intensify ahead of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections, Mufti reiterated the PDP’s impact...

J&K Elections:Congress Chief Karra Files Nomination from Central Shalteng

05 Sep 2024

Congress party chief Tariq Hameed Karra has filed his nomination from the Central Shalteng constituency for the upcoming Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections. The Congress party, following a key meeting of its Central Election Committee, announced its list of candidates for Phase 2 of the elections on Monday. The meeting,...

ECI Bans Exit Polls for Haryana, J&K Elections from September 18 to October 5

05 Sep 2024

Ahead of the legislative assembly elections in Haryana and Jammu and Kashmir, the Election Commission of India (ECI) issued a notification regarding the prohibition of exit poll publications during the election period. In a notice dated September 3, the ECI declared that the publication of exit polls in any form,...

Congress & National Conference Seal Seat-Sharing Deal For Upcoming J&K Elections

26 Aug 2024

The Congress party and its INDIA bloc ally, the National Conference, announced on Monday their seat-sharing arrangement for the upcoming Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections. “National Conference will contest 51 seats, Congress will run for 32, and we have agreed to a friendly but disciplined contest on 5 seats. Additionally,...