News Topic:Elections
Politics
Assembly elections now unlikely this year in J-K
The new date of publishing the final electoral roll from October 31 to November 25, 2022 - indicates Assembly elections will not be held this year.
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Politics
EC starts preparations for Assembly elections in J-K
Brightening the chances of holding Assembly elections this year, VVPAT machines have started reaching the UT amid the process of rationalization of polling stations.
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J&K
182 civilians, security forces personnel killed in J-K since 2020: MHA
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Tuesday said 182 civilians and security forces personnel were killed in militancy-related incidents in the years 2020 and 2021.
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Pakistan
Imran Khan’s PTI routs ruling coalition in Pakistan’s Punjab by-elections
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, led by former PM Imran Khan, defeated the ruling coalition by winning 17 out of the 20 seats up for election in Punjab by-polls.
Politics
DEOs propose setting up 5403 polling stations in 47 Assembly segments of Kashmir
The election authorities have proposed to set up 5,403 polling stations in 47 Assembly constituencies of Kashmir Valley.
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Politics
J-K heading for elections as ECI orders special summary revision of voters
In an indication that elections could be held soon, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has ordered a special summary revision of electoral rolls in the UT.
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Politics
Delaying polls akin to accepting J&K’s deteriorating situation: Omar Abdullah
Lambasting government claims over normalcy in Jammu and Kashmir, Omar Abdullah said that flight operations and tourism cannot be considered signs of normalcy.
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Politics
Election may be held early next year in J&K
Union Government is keen to hold Assembly polls early next year in Jammu and Kashmir and has conveyed its plans to political parties in J&K.
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Police register FIR, detain four after stone-pelting during prayers in Anantnag
Anantnag Police registered FIR 404/2026 and picked up four persons after stone-pelting during Isha prayers at Pehroo Sherbagh; the public is urged to avoid rumours.
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.
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