News Topic:Assembly Polls

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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Royal Premier League final draws thousands to Pulwama amid traffic congestion

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J&K’s digital jobs push needs a verification receipt before trust breaks

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