News Topic:Elections

Independent candidate Er Rashid leads in Baramulla as JKNC dominates early vote counts in Kashmir

In the early hours of vote counting for the Lok Sabha elections, Abdul Rashid Sheikh, an independent candidate, has taken a significant lead in the Baramulla constituency.

NC and BJP lead in two seats each in Jammu and Kashmir, early trends show

As the counting of votes for the 2024 Lok Sabha polls is underway, the National Conference and Bharatiya Janta Party are ahead in two seats each in Jammu and Kashmir.

BJP-led NDA leads in 227 seats, INDIA bloc ahead in 137, early LS poll results show

The BJP-led NDA on Tuesday was ahead with leads in 227 parliamentary seats out of 392 for which trends were available, with the opposition INDIA bloc ahead in at least 137.

Votes for five key Lok Sabha seats in J-K being counted today amid tight security

Finally the big day has arrived as the counting of votes has started today (Tuesday) for the five crucial Lok Sabha seats of Jammu and Kashmir amid multi-layer security cover.

J-K gears up for vote counting after parliamentary polls

With the conclusion of voting in all five parliamentary seats of Jammu and Kashmir, preparations for the counting of votes have intensified.

Process to hold assembly polls in J-K to begin soon: CEC Kumar

Chief Election Commissioner of India Rajeev Kumar said that the process of holding assembly elections in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir will commence soon.

Jamaat-e-Islami will jump into electoral fray if ban is revoked: Ex-Chief

The former chief of the banned organization Jamaat-e-Islami Jammu Kashmir said that the organization will try to participate in the upcoming assembly elections.
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Kashmiris speak out as Valley witnesses first major polls after Article 370 abrogation

In a significant electoral moment, Kashmir witnessed its first major polls after the abrogation of Article 370, with hopeful residents expressing their aspirations.

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Kashmir’s 2019 experience should be a warning for India: Mehbooba Mufti

Mehbooba Mufti urged Indians to defend constitutional rights, saying Jammu and Kashmir’s experience after the 2019 changes should serve as a warning.

Muslims should not have to prove their patriotism: Farooq Abdullah

Farooq Abdullah criticised the BJP and RSS over questions about Muslim patriotism and alleged voter deletions in Uttar Pradesh at a New Delhi gathering.

J&K Agriculture graduates call off 42-day strike after talks with minister

Unemployed agriculture graduates in J&K have called off their 42-day strike after Agriculture Minister Javed Dar discussed recruitment and cadre merger proposals.

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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.

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