News Topic:General Elections
Kashmir
DEO Pulwama visits various polling stations
As the voting across four assembly segments is underway in Pulwama, the District Election Officer Pulwama, Dr Basharat Qayoom visited many polling stations.
Politics
Kashmir political leaders accuse authorities of arresting their workers
J&K political leaders, including Sajjad Gani Lone and Altaf Bukhari, have raised concerns over the arrest and harassment of workers ahead of the polls.
Politics
Govt thrusting ‘political Ikhwan’ in J-K: Mehbooba Mufti
Mehbooba Mufti on Saturday levelled critical allegations on the government, saying “political Ikhwan is being thrusting in Jammu and Kashmir.
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Politics
Srinagar Lok Sabha seat set for showdown on Monday
The culmination of campaigning in the Srinagar Parliamentary Constituency signs the onset of an electoral battle in the fourth phase of the 18th Lok Sabha polls.
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Politics
18 ‘Pink Polling Stations’ established for female voters: CEO J&K
CEO J&K Pandurang K. Pole on Friday said that they have designated 18 polling booths in Srinagar Parliamentary Constituency as “Pink Polling Stations” for women.
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Politics
Waheed Para urges government to ensure fair elections in Kashmir
Waheed-ur-Rehman Para on Saturday said that the BJP-led government at the Centre should not repeat the 1987 rigged election, saying it will have disastrous consequences.
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Politics
ECI SOPs mandate curbs under section 114 for last 72, 48 hours: DC Pulwama
Deputy Commissioner Pulwama said that restrictions imposed under section 144 in the district have been mandated under the Election Commission of India’s specific SOPs.
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Ladakh
66-day hunger strike for Ladakh’s statehood ends
After a marathon 66-day hunger strike demanding statehood and constitutional protection for Ladakh, environmentalist Sonam Wangchuk announced the end of the strike.
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