Jammu and Kashmir

NC secures support of four Independents; reduces dependence on Congress

Amid ongoing dialogue with the coalition partner Congress, the National Conference managed to get the support of four Independent MLAs to secure a simple majority on its own in the assembly.

Oct 10, 2024

From Tragedy to Triumph: Terror victim Shagun becomes BJP's first elected female MLA in J&K after 1947

In the electoral history of Jammu and Kashmir, the first time a female was elected on the mandate of the BJP. Shagun Parihar, who lost her father and uncle in a terror attack in November 2018 defeated National Conference's stalwart Sajjad Kitchloo on Muslim majority Kishtwar seat.

Oct 10, 2024

J&K Election Results: Voter discontent revealed as NOTA outshines nearly half of candidates

Not only did candidates of BJP, PDP, BSP, and J&K Apni Party get fewer votes than NOTA, but even a former minister and ex-MLA received fewer votes than NOTA in the Jammu-South Assembly segment.

Oct 9, 2024

Omar Abdullah poised for CM, but what can he really control in J&K?

While the alliance's victory marks a significant political shift in J&K, the role of the Chief Minister in the UT has its limitations compared to state-level CMs. Here's a comprehensive look at the powers and limitations of J&K CM.

Oct 9, 2024

J&K Assembly Elections - List of Winners

Independent candidates win big in J&K elections; key to securing stability in new govt

As five out of a total of seven Independents are rebels of the National Conference, the party leadership has approached these winning candidates to become part of the new government.

Oct 9, 2024

J&K Assembly Elections 2024 - List of Winners

The results of the J&K Assembly elections were announced on Tuesday, with the National Conference-led alliance winning 49 seats (NC won 42, INC - 6 and CPIM - 1) in the 90-member house.

Oct 9, 2024

NC-Congress to form first government in J&K UT; cross majority mark of 46 seats

The National Conference emerged as a single-largest party by winning 42 seats. Four rebel candidates of the party also won the election as Independents.

Oct 9, 2024

BJP's Pahari "gamble" fails to yield result in J&K Assembly elections; loses all seats reserved for STs

With a hope of making inroads in the Muslim-majority twin border districts of Poonch and Rajouri, the BJP-led Union Government at the Centre granted Scheduled Tribe status to the ethnic Pahari tribe in February this year.

Oct 9, 2024

Farooq declares Omar as new J&K CM amid counting; seeks Cong's support

Omar Abdullah, who was earlier hesitant to contest Assembly elections in Union Territory, is all set to win both Ganderbal and Budgam seats.

Oct 8, 2024

Outspoken BJP chief in J&K set to face defeat in Assembly elections.

While J&K BJP president Ravinder Raina is trailing on the Nowshera Assembly segment of the Rajouri district, Congress stalwart and former Deputy Chief Minister Tara Chand is in third place in Jammu district Chhamb seat.

Oct 8, 2024

Elect BJP govt to protect 'Roti, Beti, Maati, PM Modi urges people of Jharkhand

Congress celebrated prematurely, ended up disappointed: BJP

BJP spokesperson Rohan Gupta, commenting on Congress' early celebrations during the initial counting phase in Haryana followed by BJP taking the lead, remarked that Congress always celebrate prematurely and end up with disappointment.

Oct 8, 2024

BJP Rejects Congress Allegations, Confident of Forming Governments in J&K and Haryana

BJP national spokesperson Syed Zafar Islam on Tuesday dismissed Congress' claims of winning in Jammu and Kashmir and remarked that BJP will form the government and leave Congress disappointed again.

Oct 8, 2024

28 counting centres set up across J&K to count votes for 90 seats, three-tier security cover established

Instructions have been given to closely monitor social media to prevent the spread of any rumours related to the counting.

Oct 7, 2024

Give me 50 Assembly seats, will resolve Kashmir issue, says Engineer Rashid

"Prioritize statehood over government formation": Engineer Rashid tells political parties

Asking political parties to delay the formation of government in Jammu and Kashmir, Engineer Rashid said that his party is ready to collaborate with any party to achieve the target of statehood.

Oct 7, 2024

Arrangements in place for counting of J&K votes on Tuesday

Arrangements in place for counting of Votes in J&K on Tuesday

A day before the counting of votes in Jammu and Kashmir, all procedural formalities have been completed to ensure smooth, fair and flawless counting of votes on Tuesday, said officials here, adding that security has been enhanced.

Oct 7, 2024

J&K Exit polls 2024: NC-Cong alliance to emerge single largest group in hung assembly

As per the forecast of most exit polls, the BJP is likely to maintain its dominance in Jammu province, and the NC-Congress alliance to sweep Kashmir Valley.

Oct 5, 2024

Infiltration bid foiled on LoC, two infiltrators killed in Kashmir's Kupwara district

During the last 15 days security forces have eliminated seven terrorists in different parts of Kashmir Valley.

Oct 5, 2024

Omar Abdullah to contest Assembly polls from J&K's Ganderbal seat

Omar says BJP plotting to weaken future government's authority in J&K

The former Chief Minister said that the BJP's attempts to weaken the incoming government clearly indicate that the Saffron Party has accepted its defeat in the elections.

Oct 4, 2024

Nomination of MLAs pose new challenge after J&K assembly polls; sparks debate

Following the amendment to the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganization Act, Article 239A of the Constitution, which governs the Union Territory of Puducherry, has now been extended to apply to the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir as well.

Oct 4, 2024

Terrorist recruitment in Kashmir is nearly nil, with only 80 active terrorists left in Valley: GoC 15 Corps.

The General Officer Commanding (GoC) of the Srinagar-based Army's 15 Corps Lieutenant General Rajiv Ghai said that there is a significant improvement in the security scenario in Kashmir, but challenges are still there.

Oct 4, 2024

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Jammu and Kashmir

NC secures support of four Independents; reduces dependence on Congress

From Tragedy to Triumph: Terror victim Shagun becomes BJP's first elected female MLA in J&K after 1947

J&K Election Results: Voter discontent revealed as NOTA outshines nearly half of candidates

Omar Abdullah poised for CM, but what can he really control in J&K?

Independent candidates win big in J&K elections; key to securing stability in new govt

J&K Assembly Elections 2024 - List of Winners

NC-Congress to form first government in J&K UT; cross majority mark of 46 seats

BJP's Pahari "gamble" fails to yield result in J&K Assembly elections; loses all seats reserved for STs

Farooq declares Omar as new J&K CM amid counting; seeks Cong's support

Outspoken BJP chief in J&K set to face defeat in Assembly elections.

Congress celebrated prematurely, ended up disappointed: BJP

BJP Rejects Congress Allegations, Confident of Forming Governments in J&K and Haryana

28 counting centres set up across J&K to count votes for 90 seats, three-tier security cover established

"Prioritize statehood over government formation": Engineer Rashid tells political parties

Arrangements in place for counting of Votes in J&K on Tuesday

J&K Exit polls 2024: NC-Cong alliance to emerge single largest group in hung assembly

Infiltration bid foiled on LoC, two infiltrators killed in Kashmir's Kupwara district

Omar says BJP plotting to weaken future government's authority in J&K

Nomination of MLAs pose new challenge after J&K assembly polls; sparks debate

Terrorist recruitment in Kashmir is nearly nil, with only 80 active terrorists left in Valley: GoC 15 Corps.

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