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Like all the states of India, Indian administered parts of Jammu & Kashmir have a multi-party democratic system of governance. Main political parties include the Jammu & Kashmir National Conference (NC), the Indian National Congress (Congress), Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

The Constitution of India grants Jammu and Kashmir special autonomous status as a temporary provision through Article 370.

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22.12% votes polled till 11 AM across J&K

JAMMU — The first phase of DDC elections 2020 recorded a voter percentage of 22.12% across different constituencies spread over all the districts of...
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DDC Polls: Voting for first phase begins tomorrow

SRINAGAR — Amid unprecedented security arrangements, the stage is set for the first phase of District Development Council (DDC) election in Jammu & Kashmir,...
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SMC Mayor, Junaid Mattu joins J&K Apni Party

SRINAGAR — Backed by BJP and Congress in recently held election for the post of Mayor for Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC), the newly elected...
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Mehbooba Mufti put under house detention

SRINAGAR — People's Democratic Party chief and former chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir, Mehbooba Mufti was on Friday put under house arrest as...
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Junaid Mattu makes a comeback as Srinagar’s Mayor

SRINAGAR — Amid the polling full of chaos and confusion, former Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC) Mayor, Junaid Mattu was yet gain elected to the...
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Shiv Sena to boycott DDC Polls in J&K

JAMMU — Shiv Sena J&K chief, Maneesh Sahani on Tuesday criticized BJP, PAGD and those fighting upcoming DDC polls in Jammu and Kashmir, saying...
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DDC Polls: SEC comes up with guidelines for star campaigners

SRINAGAR — Jammu & Kashmir’s State Election Commission (SEC) has ordered that travel expenses of star campaigners will not be billed to the election...
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Mehbooba decries ‘new election norm’ in J&K

SRINAGAR — People's Democratic Party (PDP) President and former Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti on Friday questioned the summoning of PDP leader to police station...
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J&K Cabinet Reshuffle: Sagar, Arjun Singh Raju among likely inductees

Omar Abdullah is set to reshuffle the J&K Cabinet on October 27. Sources indicate Ali Mohammad Sagar and Arjun Singh Raju may be inducted, with changes also possible in the Speaker's post.
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J&K BJP leaders demand Kharge’s apology over ‘Modi Ka Baap Bhi Jayega’ remark

J&K BJP leaders Sunil Sharma, Sat Sharma and Shagun Parihar condemned Mallikarjun Kharge’s remark on PM Modi, while party workers protested in Jammu.
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