Assembly Polls 2024: Haryana Voting Rescheduled To October 5; J&K, Haryana Results On October 8

31 Aug 2024

The Election Commission announced on Saturday that the polling date for Haryana has been shifted from October 1 to October 5, and the counting of votes for both the J&K and Haryana assembly elections has been rescheduled from October 4 to October 8. The adjustment was made to respect the...

Coalition Dharma vs Big Brother Syndrome

28 Aug 2024

Both the Congress and the BJP have been accused of playing the big brother when it comes to regional allies. But if there is one lesson from the 2024 election results, it is that no one party can claim to be omnipresent. The two may have a national footprint throughout...

Former Jamaat-e-Islami Members File Nominations As Independents

27 Aug 2024

On Tuesday, several former members of the banned organisation, Jamaat-e-Islami, Jammu and Kashmir filed their nomination papers to contest the upcoming Assembly elections in the union territory as independent candidates. Among them, Sugra Barkati, daughter of jailed separatist leader Sarjan Barkati, also filed papers on behalf of her father. Jamaat-e-Islami,...

Omar Abdullah Criticises BJP For Rapid Withdrawal Of Candidate List

27 Aug 2024

Following reports that the BJP withdrew its candidate list for the Jammu and Kashmir elections, JKNC Vice President Omar Abdullah commented on Monday that it was the first time he had seen BJP retract its list just 10 minutes after its release. He advised the party to concentrate on organising...

National Conference Announces List Of 18 Candidates For J&K Assembly Polls

27 Aug 2024

After finalising its seat-sharing agreement with Congress, the National Conference (NC) on Monday released a list of 18 candidates for the upcoming Assembly elections. The party announced on social media that party president Farooq Abdullah had approved these nominations. Notable candidates include retired Justice Hussnain Masoodi from Pampore, Mohammad Khalil...

PM Modi Chairs BJP’s Central Election Committee Meeting On Jammu & Kashmir Assembly Elections

25 Aug 2024

In a significant political move, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today chaired a meeting of the BJP Central Election Committee at his residence, with the focus squarely on the upcoming Jammu & Kashmir Assembly elections. The high-stakes meeting was attended by key figures within the party, including Home Minister Amit Shah,...

Jamaat-e-Islami To Contest As Independents In J&K Assembly Elections

25 Aug 2024

In a significant development in the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir, top sources have revealed that the banned Jamaat-e-Islami will contest the upcoming Assembly elections on seven seats as independents. This move comes amid ongoing speculations about the political landscape in the region. Sources disclosed that Jamaat-e-Islami had originally...

BJP Set To Finalise Candidates For J&K Assembly Elections

22 Aug 2024

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is set to finalise its list of candidates for the upcoming Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections. The selection process, marked by careful scrutiny and internal deliberations, will culminate in a key meeting chaired by Ram Madhav in Jammu. BJP is expected to send a panel of...

Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy Criticises Rahul Gandhi’s Visit To J&K

22 Aug 2024

Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy on Thursday criticised Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s visit to Jammu and Kashmir, attributing Gandhi’s ability to dine at Lal Chowk in Srinagar to the achievements of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government over the past decade. He also challenged Rahul Gandhi to clarify Congress party’s stance...

CEC Rajiv Kumar Ensures Election Commission’s Preparedness For Free And Fair Election In J&K

22 Aug 2024

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Rajiv Kumar on Thursday asserted that despite attempts by certain forces to disrupt the upcoming Assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir, the Election Commission of India (ECI) is fully equipped to ensure free and fair elections. Kumar emphasised that "the ballot is the answer to such...