News Topic:Assembly Polls

Taj Mohiuddin resigns from Azad’s DPAP, set to rejoin Congress

Senior political leader Taj Mohiuddin on Saturday officially confirmed his resignation from the Ghulam Nabi Azad-led Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP).

Farooq Abdullah to contest upcoming J-K Assembly elections

National Conference president Dr Farooq Abdullah on Saturday said he will participate in the upcoming Assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir.

Congress appoints Tariq Hameed Karra as JKPCC President ahead of Assembly polls

The Congress has appointed senior leader Tariq Hameed Karra as the new Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee president, replacing Vikar Rasool Wani.

Election code comes into force in J-K after poll announcement

The model code of conduct came into force in Jammu & Kashmir on Friday with the announcement of the schedule for Assembly polls in the Union Territory.

ECI announces much-awaited Assembly polls in J-K

Chief Election Commission of India (CEC) Rajiv Kumar on Friday announced three-phased Assembly polls for J&K, starting from September 18.

Major overhaul in admin ahead of J-K’s Assembly poll announcement

The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Friday ordered a major administrative rejig of 141 officers including IAS, IRS and JKAS officers with immediate effect.

J&K Assembly Polls: APSCC to field ‘independent’ Sikh candidates

All Parties Sikh Coordination Committee (APSCC) announced to field Sikh candidates on some assembly seats where the Sikh community has a significant electorate.

Pahari people to contest on ST-reserved Assembly seats of J&K

With changing dynamics of politics in Jammu and Kashmir after delimitation of Assembly constituencies, the major boost will be for the Pahari population.

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Mubarak Gul defers press conference amid uncertainty over role in NC

NC leader Mubarak Gul has deferred his November 4 press conference amid uncertainty over his organisational role and dissatisfaction following the Cabinet expansion.

JP Nadda likely to inaugurate AIIMS Kashmir

Union Health Minister JP Nadda is likely to inaugurate AIIMS Awantipora on November 5. The institute has been developed at a revised cost of over Rs 2,160 crore.

Eight prominent leaders likely to quit Apni Party

At least eight to nine prominent Apni Party leaders are reportedly considering resignation ahead of a crucial meeting with Altaf Bukhari in Srinagar on Thursday.

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Aga Ruhullah announces exit from NC, resignation as Srinagar MP

Aga Ruhullah Mehdi announced his decision to quit the National Conference and resign as Srinagar MP, citing the party's failure to honour election promises.

NC govt lacks political will to free youth facing incarceration, says Waheed Para

Waheed Para said that the current NC-led government has the power to drop cases against young people who are imprisoned, but they lack the political will to do so.