SRINAGAR — The Jammu and Kashmir Congress Legislature Party will meet Friday afternoon in Srinagar to choose its leader. “The Congress MLAs will meet today afternoon in Srinagar under the chairmanship of J&K Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) Chief Tariq Hameed Karra to elect the Leader of the Congress Legislature Party,” the spokesperson said. The elected […]
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Four independent candidates extend support to NC, party reaches majority in J&K
NEW DELHI — The Congress has been relegated from a junior partner in the incoming Jammu and Kashmir government to a relative non-entity, after four independent MLAs extended support to the National Conference, the ‘big brother’ in the alliance that won this week’s election. Pyare Lal Sharma, Satish Sharma, Choudhary Mohammed Akram, and Dr Rameshwar […]
Results prove majority of people have not endorsed revocation of J&K’s special status: Omar Abdullah
SRINAGAR — National Conference (NC) leader Omar Abdullah Wednesday said the results of the Assembly elections prove that the majority of the people in Jammu and Kashmir have not endorsed the Centre’s decision of revocation of the special status of the erstwhile state. “Clearly, it (mandate) was not in favour of that decision. Had it […]
J&K poll results: Over 76% of 873 candidates lose deposit, highest of PDP
SRINAGAR — Over 71 per cent candidates of the PDP forfeited their deposits as the regional outfit was decimated at the hustings on Tuesday with only three candidates making it to the maiden assembly of Jammu and Kashmir Union Territory. Out of 873 candidates who ran for the 90 assembly seats, 666 candidates — 76.28 […]
BJP has achieved remarkable victory in J&K with highest vote share: Ravinder Raina
JAMMU — After the BJP won 29 seats in J&K, the party’s J&K Chief Ravinder Raina on Wednesday called it the best performance so far. Talking to IANS, Ravinder Raina said, “The BJP has achieved a remarkable victory in J&K, marking its best performance in the region so far. With the win of 29 legislators […]
Congress will introspect party’s performance in Jammu region: Tariq Hameed Karra
SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir Congress chief Tariq Hameed Karra on Wednesday said the party would introspect its dismal performance in the assembly polls in the Jammu region. He also alleged that there were some lapses on part of the administration or some deliberate attempts in the run up to the polls. “We are very […]
BJP will continue to act as watchman of J&K, says Tarun Chugh, calls result ‘historic’
NEW DELHI — BJP National General Secretary Tarun Chugh on Wednesday expressed satisfaction as the party surpassed its previous record by securing 29 seats in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections, pledging that the BJP would continue to act as a “watchman” and “protector” of the Union Territory. The National Conference (NC) and Congress alliance […]
LG Manoj Sinha congratulates NC-led alliance for winning assembly polls
SRINAGAR — Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday congratulated the National Conference-Congress alliance for winning the assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir. “My heartiest congratulations to all the members elected to the Legislative Assembly and NC-led alliance for victory in the polls. Best wishes to them in the service of people. The Constitution of India […]
Foolish to seek Article 370 restoration from BJP: Omar Abdullah
SRINAGAR — National Conference Vice President Omar Abdullah Wednesday said hoping for the restoration of Article 370 from the very people who snatched it would be “foolish,” but his party would keep the issue alive and continue to raise it. “Our political stand will not change. We have never said that we will remain silent […]
Amit Shah thanks people of J&K as BJP emerges 2nd largest party in assembly polls
NEW DELHI — Union Home Minister Amit Shah expressed gratitude to the people of Jammu and Kashmir after BJP secured the highest ever vote percentage in assembly polls in the valley. BJP won 29 seats in Jammu and Kashmir elections surpassing its previous highest tally of 25 seats in the 2014 election. As per Election […]