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Shopian seat set for triangular contest in assembly elections
The main Shopian seat in south Kashmir is set for a triangular contest in the upcoming assembly elections between the NC, the PDP and an independent candidate.
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Ex-MLC Yasir Reshi, two others join AIP in Srinagar
Former MLC Yasir Reshi on Monday joined Awami Ittehad Party (AIP) in Srinagar and is all set to contest the upcoming assembly polls from Sonawari constituency.
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Ahead of polls, several leaders switch, rejoin PDP to secure mandate
Ahead of the assembly elections, several political leaders in Kashmir have switched and joined different parties in order to get the mandate to contest the upcoming polls.
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CEO reviews preparations in Pulwama as Assembly polls approach
The Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Jammu and Kashmir, Pandurang K Pole, reviewed election preparedness in Pulwama on Sunday, ahead of the Assembly elections.
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Suhail Bukhari joins Congress after quitting PDP over candidacy dispute
Suhail Bukhari, former Chief Spokesperson of the People's Democratic Party, has joined the Congress. This move follows his resignation from the PDP on August 20.
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If approached, Mehbooba would have accommodated Jamaat-e-Islami candidates: Para
Waheed-ur-Rehman Para said that if Jamaat-e-Islami had approached Mehbooba Mufti, she would have accommodated Jamaat-e-Islami candidates and given them tickets.
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Tight contest between NC’s Bhand and PDP’s Para in J-K Assembly polls
As the Assembly elections in Jammu & Kashmir draw near, the Pulwama Assembly segment in southern Kashmir is set to witness a closely contested race.
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Election Commission reschedules counting date for J-K Assembly polls
The Election Commission of India rescheduled the date of counting for Jammu and Kashmir polls following a change in the date of polling for Haryana to October 5.
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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.