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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Over 15 crorepati candidates in J-K Assembly elections

Disclosures reveal that more than 15 candidates for J-K Assembly polls from major political parties are crorepatis, and their spouses also possess significant wealth.

J&K Apni Party announces 24 candidates for Assembly elections

Jammu and Kashmir Apni Party on Thursday announced a list of 24 candidates for the upcoming Assembly elections.

ECI issues notification for second phase of J-K Assembly polls

The Election Commission of India issued an election notification for the second phase of the General Elections to the Legislative Assembly of Jammu and Kashmir.

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Congress kicks off Padyatra in Jammu demanding restoration of J&K Statehood

The Congress launched a five-day padyatra in Jammu under its "Hamari Riyasat Hamara Haq" campaign, demanding restoration of full statehood to Jammu and Kashmir.
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Former Baramulla DDC Chairperson Safina Baig likely to join NC

Former Baramulla District Development Council (DDC) Chairperson Safina Baig is likely to join the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (NC).

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