News Topic: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.

Enforcement agencies seize Rs 5.71 crore in cash, drugs, liquor ahead of J-K Assembly polls

The enforcement agencies across the J&K Union Territory seized Rs 5.71 crore worth of cash and other material in first 12 days of enforcement of Model Code of Conduct.

Candidature of 36 candidates, including cleric Sarjan Barkati, rejected for J-K Assembly polls

The candidature of at least 36 candidates, including the prominent religious cleric Sarjan Barkati, to contest the upcoming Assembly elections has been rejected.

244 nominations accepted, 36 rejected for first phase of J-K Assembly elections

A day after 279 nomination papers were filed across 24 Assembly constituencies in Jammu and Kashmir for the first phase, 244 nomination papers have been accepted.

J-K Chief Electoral Officer outlines permissions framework for Assembly elections

J&K Chief Electoral Officer has issued a detailed communication on the flow of various permissions that would be required during the J&K Assembly polls for candidates.

NC and Congress form pre-poll alliance for J-K Assembly elections

The National Conference and Congress have formed a pre-poll alliance for the J&K Assembly elections. The two parties have decided to go for seat sharing on 90 seats.

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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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