SRINAGAR — Over 2.5 million voters will decide the fate of 239 candidates in the fray for 26 Jammu and Kashmir assembly seats in the second phase of the election to be held in the Union territory on Wednesday. These assembly constituencies are spread over six districts – three in the Valley and as many […]
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Assembly polls: Second phase to decide fate of 239 candidates, including Omar Abdullah
SRINAGAR — From regional parties’ pledges to release jailed youth to the BJP’s opposition to restoration of special status, the second phase of campaigning for 26 Assembly seats in six districts in Jammu and Kashmir came to an end on Monday. The polling will be held on Wednesday (September 25). Over 25.78 lakh voters will […]
Waheed Para claims political dynamics shifting in favour of PDP, demands release of political prisoners
BUDGAM — People’s Democratic Party (PDP) leader Waheed ur Rehman Para, along with Haji Ghulam Ahmad Khan, the party’s candidate, held a roadshow through several villages in the Beerwah Assembly Constituency on Monday. Accompanied by supporters and party workers, Khan and Para received a warm welcome from the locals. Addressing the media persons during the […]
“Attempts being made to divide our voice and votes”, says Omar Abdullah
GANDERBAL — National Conference leader Omar Abdullah alleged on Monday that attempts were being made to “divide our voice” and “votes.” He appealed to the electorate to vote for the National Conference ahead of the second phase of polling scheduled for September 23. “I am seeking one more opportunity to serve you. There are many […]
Regional parties misleading people of J&K with false promises: Ghulam Nabi Azad
SRINAGAR — Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP) chairman Ghulam Nabi Azad on Monday slammed regional parties in Jammu and Kashmir for “misleading” people with false promises and agendas. During roadshows in Ganderbal and Hazratbal, Azad said these parties have repeatedly “exploited” the sentiments of the masses without offering any real solutions to the issues faced […]
CEO suspends 21 govt employees, disengages 5 adhoc, casual labourers
SRINAGAR — The Chief Electoral Officer has initiated action against 21 government employees, adhoc and casual labourers after they were found to have taken part in election campaigning with a view to ensure transparency in ongoing Assembly Elections in Jammu and Kashmir. “Acting swiftly on detailed ground inquiry reports, 21 employees found involved in political […]
Will continue to knock Supreme Court’s door for restoration of Article 370 in J&K: Farooq Abdullah
JAMMU – National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Monday said they will continue to knock at the Supreme Court’s door for the restoration of Article 370 as “it is linked with the honour of the people” of Jammu and Kashmir. The former chief minister said the “frequent” terror attacks, especially in the peaceful Jammu region, […]
“Political parties are not enemies; they are competitors”: DPAP chief Ghulam Nabi Azad
GANDERBAL — Ahead of the second and third phases of assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir, Democratic Progressive Azad Party Chief Ghulam Nabi Azad called leaders of political parties his competitors, adding that he does not consider them enemies. “The political parties are not my enemies; they are our competitors. Like in class, we are […]
Over 15,500 Kashmiri Pandit voters eligible to vote in second phase of election
JAMMU — More than 15,500 displaced Kashmiri Pandit voters from across the country are eligible to vote at 24 polling stations in the second phase of the Jammu and Kashmir assembly election on Wednesday. The polling, scheduled to be held in 26 assembly segments of six districts in the Union Territory on September 25, will […]
Congress will put pressure on Centre if it failed to restore statehood of J&K: Rahul Gandhi
JAMMU — Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi said on Monday that the Congress would put pressure on the Centre if it failed to restore Jammu and Kashmir’s statehood after completion of the assembly elections. He also claimed that the INDIA bloc had “broken the psychology” of Prime Minister Narendra after the […]