The PDP is heavily dependent on voting in south Kashmir, the stronghold of PDP, that will set the tone for the remaining two phases.
"Attempts are on to revive terrorism as the National Conference and Congress manifesto talks about releasing terrorists," Amit Shah said.
Jammu is where BJP formidable while Congress-NC alliance has a more even geographic footprint. Independents are the wild card in this election, which may not throw up a clear winner on counting day
"A joint meeting was held today in which the AIP delegation was led by AIP Supremo and chief spokesperson Inam Un Nabi, while the JEI delegation was led by Ghulam Qadir Wani. Prominent JEI members participated in the discussions," the AIP said in a statement.
For all its claims of ushering in a new era of peace and development in Kashmir, the party has chosen to contest only 19 of the 47 seats in the Valley.
Abdullah pointed out that despite having complete control over J&K for the past five years, the Centre had not managed to bring terrorism under control.
Kashmir Valley is enthusiastic about the election. The political landscape has changed hugely since 2019, with the advent of many independent candidates, including former separatists. It’s catalysed speculation on whether many aspirants are fronts
While the National Conference (NC) has promised 'to enhance the unity of our state by reinstating the full Darbar Move', the Apni Party said it would 'reinstate' the practice.
Congress and the National Conference forged a pre-poll alliance for the upcoming Jammu and Kashmir Polls. Jammu and Kashmir's 90-seat Assembly will see voting in three phases- September 18, September 25 and November 5.
For all of Delhi’s attempts to cleanse the political landscape of mainstream parties or the so-called dynastic parties by propping up all sorts of parties and individuals here, ultimately J&K’s politics will go back to NC, Congress, PDP, and BJP, says NC leader.
Has the entry of Engineer Rashid's AIP in the poll fray in Jammu and Kashmir rattled established players in the Valley?
The Jammu and Kashmir elections will be held in three phases — September 18, September 25 and October 1 — followed by counting of votes on October 8.
The National Conference has nominated at least six political scions while the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has fielded a member of its 'first family' to reclaim its stronghold.
Khurshid's entry into politics mirrors that of his brother who quit his job as an engineer and contested elections as an Independent.
As part of the all-party delegation… the understanding was that the members are free to meet anyone we want and hear them out. And we went, says CPI’s D Raja.
According to the BJP's sixth candidates' list, Faqir Mohammad Khan will contest from the Gurez Scheduled Tribe (ST) reserved seat, Abdul Rasheed Khan from Sonawari and Ghulam Mohammad Mir from Handwara.
Home Minister Shah had accused the Congress-National Conference alliance of seeking to return to the "old system" and reaffirmed the NDA government's stance against terrorism and any for of "autonomy" or injustice.
Omar Abdullah pointed out that Shah deliberately left out several parties, including the Apni Party, People’s Conference, and Engineer Rashid’s Awami Ittehad Party, suggesting that these omissions indicate a tacit alliance or favorable stance towards these groups.
Omar Abdullah had recently criticized the execution of Guru, a convict in the 2001 Parliament attack case, saying, "I don’t believe that any purpose was served by executing him. I don't.”
Shah emphasized that dialogue with Pakistan would not resume until peace is established.
The Home Minister categorically stated that Article 370, which granted special status to the region, "is history" and will never return.
Elections in Jammu and Kashmir are scheduled to be held in three phases on September 18, 25 and October 1 and the results will be declared on October 8.
Article 370 is history, it will never return, and we won't let it happen. Article 370 was the thing that gave weapons and stones in the hands of the youth, says Shah while launching the Sankalp Patra.
Shah's launch of the campaign from Jammu is aimed at reassuring the people of the region about the BJP's commitment to their welfare and development.