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In Jammu and Kashmir, a high-stakes election for a low-power assembly

In one sense, not much is at stake in the ongoing election to the legislative assembly of the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir.

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‘BJP opened a new front of terrorism in Jammu’: Omar Abdullah on shift in J&K politics, polls

Omar Abdullah, chairperson of the National Conference, has served as the youngest Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir and even Union minister. In the recent Lok Sabha polls, Abdullah conceded defeat in the Baramulla constituency in North Kashmir against independent candidate Engineer Rashid. Now his party is in the fray…

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Kashmir elections 2024: Who’s in the fray and what’s at stake?

These are the first regional elections in Kashmir since New Delhi stripped its semi-autonomous status in 2019.

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Kashmir election: Are separatist candidates change agents or Trojan horses?

For decades, the Jamaat-e-Islami boycotted elections. Now, the banned group has upended its position—and the campaign.

Al Jazeera

J&K Polls: After Ganderbal, Omar Abdullah files nomination from Budgam

National Conference leader Omar Abdullah on Thursday filed his second nomination from the Budgam seat for the upcoming Jammu and Kashmir Assembly polls. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Disruption or disaster? The uncertainty around Engineer Rashid’s party, Jamaat in Kashmir polls

Langate is quiet just as it was in the beginning of the Lok Sabha election in April. But the sleepy north Kashmir town is expected to buzz soon with political activity, and erupt, much like it did in May, in support of the jailed Awami Ittehad Party leader Engineer Rashid.

Newslaundry

Assembly polls: J&K at the cusp of another change. Is its media free enough to report it?

Jammu and Kashmir is set to hold assembly polls after a decade in October, but it seems that not every journalist will be able to cover it freely – the past five years have been especially difficult for the press in the valley.

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Omar Abdullah slams Rahul Shivshankar’s ‘misinformation’ on US diplomats’ Kashmir visit

Jammu and Kashmir National Conference chairperson Omar Abdullah slammed Network18 consulting editor Rahul Shivshankar for spreading “misinformation and disinformation” in connection with the US diplomats’ recent visit to Kashmir.

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J&K Polls: "...to fight BJP like consolidated front" - Omar Abdullah

National Conference Vice-President Omar Abdullah said that together with Congress, they aim to fight against the BJP like a consolidated front. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News

Indian Kashmir headed for polls after a decade of turmoil and direct rule

India will hold the first legislative elections in a decade in the restive region of Kashmir, which lost its semi-autonomy and came under direct federal rule in 2019.

Radio France Internationale

NC, Congress to contest together for all 90 assembly seats in J&K

The announcement was made after Farooq Abdullah and his son Omar met Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and the LoP in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi. Read further on Dynamite News:

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LS Poll Results: Independent Abdul Rashid defeats Omar Abdullah in Baramulla, J&K

NC Vice-President and Baramulla Lok Sabha candidate Omar Abdullah has conceded defeat and congratulated Independent candidate Abdul Rashid Sheikh for his victory in North Kashmir. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Lok Sabha elections | Rahul, Smriti, Rajnath among key candidates voting in fifth phase today

Polling for the fifth phase of Lok Sabha elections began on May 20 across a total of 49 seats, including in high-profile constituencies of Amethi and Rae Bareli in Uttar Pradesh.

The Hindu

In Baramulla, slogans and rallies raise the electoral pitch

Jammu and Kashmir election 2024: Rallies overshadow speeches as candidates compete for support in Baramulla constituency.

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Shah has told BJP proxies to defeat us: Omar

Omar Abdullah expressed fears that Amit Shah’s recent two-day visit was to “direct the administration and the BJP to ensure the defeat of the National Conference“ in the upcoming elections.

The Hindu

Jailed Engineer Rashid gathers steam in Baramulla, upends poll calculus of NC, PC

Jailed Independent candidate Engineer Rashid upends political bigwigs in Baramulla with grassroots campaign and son's emotional narrative.

The Hindu

Want to respond democratically to August 5, 2019 decision: National Conference Srinagar candidate Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi

Cleric Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi, the National Conference’s Srinagar candidate, says this Lok Sabha election is monumentally important as a platform to air the views of the people of Jammu and Kashmir

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Amit Shah’s ‘apolitical’ Kashmir visit comes amidst high turnout in Lok Sabha polls, Jamaat’s peace overtures

BJP downplays Amit Shah's Kashmir visit amid election, as JeI expresses willingness to join electoral process.

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Srinagar polling kicks off amid allegation of ‘official interference’

According to official figures, the volatile pockets of Pampore witnessed 4.61% polling, Pulwama 5.14%, Rajpora 5.87%, Tral 3.70% and Shopian 7.03% till 9 a.m. All these areas witnessed a domination of militants in the past.

The Hindu

Jammu and Kashmir: Three generations of Abdullah family cast vote in Srinagar

Lok Sabha elections 2024 | Three generations of Abdullah family vote in Srinagar, Omar Abdullah urges large voter turnout.

Dynamite News

J-K: Two terrorist associates held in Shopian

Two terrorist associates have been apprehended along with incriminating material in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian district. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Hindu

‘Referendum’ mentioned only to highlight importance of elections: PDP

Waheed-ur-Rehman Parra responding to a notice from the Election Commission of India (ECI), clarified that the reference to a “referendum” was to highlight the “importance of the election and nothing else”.

The Hindu

Omar Abdullah writes to Election Commission on ‘cancellation of poll rallies’

Omar Abdullah accuses administration of unjustly cancelling campaign events, seeks Election Commission intervention for fair competition.

The Hindu

Controversy erupts in J&K as police orders rescheduling of political activities in Sopore

Controversy erupts as senior police officer orders rescheduling of political activities in Sopore, sparking accusations of bias and obstruction.

The Hindu

Sajad Lone seeks apology from Omar Abdullah over BJP-tag

Sajad Lone sought an apology from rival National Conference vice-president Omar Abdullah.

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