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J&K Rajya Sabha polls: Farooq Abdullah, BJP reject allegations of 'fixed match'

On Friday, the ruling NC won three seats, while the BJP managed one in the first Rajya Sabha elections held in Jammu and Kashmir after it became a Union territory in 2019.

AAP extends support to Omar Abdullah’s NC in J&K, submits letter to LG

On Tuesday, AAP achieved its first victory in Jammu and Kashmir's Assembly elections. The party's candidate, Mehraj Malik, triumphed in the Doda constituency, surpassing his nearest rival from the BJP by a margin of over 4,538 votes

Chanapora Assembly Election Highlights: NC's Mushtaq Guroo wins by over 5,600 votes

Chanapora Assembly Constituency Results: The constituency voted in the second phase of the election, which took place on September 25.

J&K assembly election is turning out to be a battle of proxies

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

All in the family: 8 political dynasts in fray in Jammu and Kashmir

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.

BJP trying to make as many Independents win in Kashmir as possible to form govt: Omar Abdullah

However, the NC leader said, the voters will not allow that to happen and "when the results will be declared, neither the BJP nor its ploys will be successful".

National Conference to prioritise lifting of AFSPA if voted to power in J-K: Omar Abdullah

Abdullah had pitched for the revocation of the controversial Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) in 2012 when he was chief minister of the erstwhile Jammu and Kashmir state.

J&K Assembly Polls: Congress, National Conference announce seat sharing agreement

The 90 assembly constituencies in Jammu and Kashmir will go to polls in three phases starting September 18. Votes will be counted on October 4.

Congress-NC alliance on cards as Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge land in Srinagar

The duo arrived in Srinagar on Wednesday to take stock of the poll preparations in Jammu and Kashmir and is likely to meet the National Conference leadership today.

PM Modi stresses on working to improve people's lives, strengthening India's development trajectory

The chief secretaries conference, which started from January 5, was aimed at rapid and sustained economic growth in partnership with states in coordination

Modi to chair second national conference of chief secretaries next month

The second national conference of chief secretaries will be held in Delhi from January 5-January 7 and it will be a significant step towards further strengthening the partnership between the Centre and state governments, the official told PTI.

Will fight next assembly elections: Farooq Abdullah

Abdullah, who on Friday had announced he will be relinquishing the presidency of NC next month, said he is not escaping the responsibility and will continue to work to strengthen the party.

Farooq Abdullah to step down as NC president in Dec; will continue as PAGD chief

85-year-old Abdullah is expected to continue as patron of the party and guide it, especially during the first assembly elections after the state was downgraded to a union territory.

Farooq Abdullah announces stepping down from National Conference president post

"I will not be contesting for the post of president any longer. The elections for the post will be held on December 5. It is time for the new generation to take over the responsibilities," Farooq Abdullah told PTI.

Taj Mohiuddin quits Congress; joins Azad camp

He, however, made it clear that Azad-led grouping will not ally with the BJP, but with National Conference or PDP.

BJP to chalk out strategy against NC-led all party meet over inclusion of non-locals in voter list

J-K BJP president Ravinder Raina has called the meeting of senior leaders at the party headquarters, a party spokesperson said.

Presidential polls: Farooq Abdullah withdraws his name from consideration as Opposition candidate

The 84-year-old Abdullah is the second political person after Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Sharad Pawar to have withdrawn their names as probable opposition nominee for the July elections.

Farooq Abdullah appears before Enforcement Directorate in money laundering case

Abdullah, the Lok Sabha MP from Srinagar, arrived at the ED office at Rajbagh at 11 am. Before going in, the former chief minister spoke to reporters and linked his questioning with the forthcoming assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir.

ED summons former J&K CM Farooq Abdullah in money laundering case

The questioning is reported to be in connection with a case of alleged financial irregularities in the Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA) that is being probed by the federal agency.

National Conference will win next assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir: Farooq Abdullah

''We will win and I am telling you this with authority that if they conduct polls in a free and fair manner, then the National Conference will be the biggest party here,'' he told reporters on the sidelines of an event titled 'Parliamentary outreach programme for the empowerment Panchayati Raj institutions in Jammu and Kashmir'.