News Topic:Elections
Kashmir
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.
Politics
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.
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Politics
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.
Politics
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.
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Politics
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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Politics
Rights activist Irfan Hafiz Lone joins Congress
Irfan Hafiz Lone, a member of the District Development Council (DDC) and a well-known rights advocate, officially joined the Congress party on Saturday.
Politics
Congress leader Vikar Rasool Wani sentenced to five months in jail, appeals conviction
In a setback for Congress ahead of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections, Vikar Rasool Wani, a former JKPCC president, has been sentenced to five months in jail.
Politics
Three former CMs opt out of J-K Assembly elections
For the first time in the electoral history, three prominent former Chief Ministers of Jammu and Kashmir have decided not to contest the upcoming Assembly elections.
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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.
When ‘come back tomorrow’ becomes a public service failure
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