News Topic:Elections

Voting rights to non-locals totally unacceptable: Farooq Abdullah

Dr Farooq Abdullah said that the leaders in the All Party Meet at his Gupkar residence unanimously decided to oppose the announcement of the Election Commission.

Addition of 25 lakh voters mainly includes existing residents: J-K Govt

Jammu and Kashmir Government on Saturday clarified that the addition of 25 lakh voters by outsiders is a misrepresentation of facts.

Will fight against voting rights to non-locals: Lal Singh

Choudhary Lal Singh on Saturday termed the news about the granting of voting rights to outsiders unfortunate and said that democracy here is under threat.

‘Armed forces can vote only for their native Assembly constituencies’

Sources in Jammu & Kashmir Government said that the projected 18+ population in Jammu & Kashmir UT is 9896000 and the registered electors are only 7602397.

Dr Farooq calls all-party meeting on Monday

Dr Farooq Abdullah called an all-party meeting on Monday over the recent decision of ECI to allow non-locals to vote in Jammu and Kashmir.

1987 culmination of all frauds in elections: Mehbooba Mufti

Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti on Thursday said that the people of Jammu and Kashmir had lost faith in elections due to rigging in 1987.

Non-locals in J-K can register as service voters: CEO J&K

Chief Electoral Officer, Hirdesh Kumar on Wednesday said residents of J&K who are working outside can register themselves as service voters.

ECI sets new deadline for publication of electoral rolls in J-K

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has set a new deadline of November 25 for the final date for the publication of electoral rolls in Jammu and Kashmir.

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INDIA bloc plans mega Delhi protest on Monday over CEC Gyanesh Kumar

INDIA bloc plans a major Delhi protest on October 12 against CEC Gyanesh Kumar over alleged voter-list irregularities, following Saturday’s police crackdown.

Wangchuk warns of fast over Delhi protest detentions; CJP leaders released

Sonam Wangchuk warned of a hunger strike or foot march over Delhi protest detentions. A court later ordered the release of three CJP leaders.

Kashmir sees light rain, Gulmarg snowfall; MeT forecasts fresh wet spell

Kashmir saw light rain and fresh snowfall in Gulmarg as MeT forecast rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds on October 13–14.

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Royal Premier League final draws thousands to Pulwama amid traffic congestion

The Royal Premier League final between Sultan Warriors Baramulla and Royal Goodwill Cricket Club drew thousands to Pulwama, causing traffic congestion.

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

To combat fake job offers in Jammu & Kashmir, employers must adopt a "verification receipt" to help candidates instantly identify legitimate opportunities.