News Topic:Assembly Polls
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PDP names journalist Syed Tajamul Islam as Bandipora candidate for Assembly polls
The Jammu and Kashmir People's Democratic Party (PDP) on Wednesday announced Syed Tajamul Islam, a veteran journalist and political analyst, as its candidate.
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Omar Abdullah to contest Assembly polls from Ganderbal after NC-Congress pact
Omar Abdullah announced an NC-Congress seat-sharing deal for the J&K Assembly election and confirmed he will contest from Ganderbal, reversing his earlier stance.
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Sarjan Barkati to contest J&K Assembly polls from jail; daughter files nomination
Jailed cleric Sarjan Barkati, known as "Azadi Chacha," is contesting the J&K Assembly election from jail, with his daughter filing his nomination and leading the campaign.
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NC and Congress form pre-poll alliance for J-K Assembly elections
The National Conference and Congress have formed a pre-poll alliance for the J&K Assembly elections. The two parties have decided to go for seat sharing on 90 seats.
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Omar Abdullah calls Jamaat-e-Islami’s decision to contest J-K polls a ‘huge development’
Omar Abdullah on Monday termed the reports of Jamaat-e-Islami members contesting the upcoming Assembly elections as a huge development.
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APSCC to contest J-K Assembly polls, fields Sikh candidate in Tral
The All Parties Sikh Coordination Committee (APSCC) has announced its decision to contest the upcoming Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections.
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Congress, NC leaders to meet in Srinagar to finalize seat-sharing deal
The Congress leadership is set to hold deliberations with the National Conference to iron out differences over seat-sharing for the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly polls.
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Shopian DDC chairperson resigns from PDP
DDC chairperson Shopian on Monday resigned from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and extended support to former MLA Wachi Aijaz Ahmad Mir.
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Shikhar Dhawan, Aakash Chopra call for more cricket opportunities in J&K
Shikhar Dhawan and Aakash Chopra backed more cricket opportunities in J&K, saying exposure, leagues and infrastructure could help local players progress.
India says UN maps must depict J&K, Ladakh as per official map
India said UN-initiated maps must depict Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh according to its official map, calling any incorrect or misleading representation unacceptable.
Pakistani LeT terrorist Yasir killed in Budgam, officials say
Security forces killed Pakistani national and LeT terrorist Yasir in Budgam’s Yusmarg during Operation Ashdar, officials said as searches continued for another suspect.
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J&K’s digital jobs push needs a verification receipt before trust breaks
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