Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Elections 2024: PM Modi said that the Congress-National Conference alliance is being applauded in Pakistan as the neighboring country is very happy with its manifesto and has openly extended its support.
The next phases of polling in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections are on September 25 and October 1. The votes will be counted on October 8.
Jammu and Kashmir assembly polls: Twenty four assembly constituencies in Jammu and Kashmir went to the polls in the first phase. These include 16 seats in the Kashmir region and eight seats in the Jammu region
Polling is taking place in 24 assembly constituencies across seven districts of the Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday. Over 23 lakh voters will decide the fate of 219 candidates, including 90 independents.
Voting began for the assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday with 11.11% turnout till 9 am. 24 constituencies spread over seven districts of the Union Territory went to polls in Phase 1 amid tight security arrangements. Watch to know more!
In its election manifesto for Jammu and Kashmir, the Bharatiya Janata Party said it will launch a new scheme for the rehabilitation of Kashmiri Pandits. The Union Territory is witnessing the Assembly elections after a gap of 10 years.
J-K Assembly polls phase 1 HIGHLIGHTS: Over 23 lakh voters decided the fate of 219 candidates, including 90 Independents, who were running for 24 assembly segments in the first phase. The other two phases are scheduled to be held on September 25 and October 1.
Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Elections: In the first phase, over 2.3 million voters, including 566,000 youth, are eligible to exercise their franchise and will decide the fate of 219 candidates, including 90 independents, in 24 assembly segments.
Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Elections 2024: The key constituencies that are going to polls in the first phase include Pulwama, Anantnag West, Anantnag, Pahalgam, Doda, Ramban, and Bnihal.
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge appointed Channi and Agnihotri as AICC Senior Observers for J-K polls. Channi is the former chief minister of Punjab while Agnihotri is the deputy chief minister of Himachal Pradesh.
Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Elections: Over 64 candidates are competing in the elections in Anantnag district, followed by 45 in Pulwama, 27 in Doda, 25 in Kulgam, 22 in Kishtwar, 21 in Shopian, and 15 in Ramban. Nine candidates are running in 48-Inderwal AC in Kishtwar district.
During a rally in Kishtwar, Union Home Minister Amit Shah criticized the Congress-NC alliance, attacking Omar Abdullah for his comments on Afzal Guru and warning of a return to instability if the opposition gains power in Jammu and Kashmir.
The Congress party launched its manifesto, pledging to restore statehood, rehabilitate Kashmiri Pandits, and provide better healthcare and job opportunities.
Hot seats in Jammu-Kashmir Assembly Election 2024: There are 90 seats in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly. One among them is Kishtwar where BJP, NC and PDP are locked in a triangular fight.
Hot Seats in Jammu-Kashmir Assembly Election 2024: Jammu and Kashmir will witness polling in three phases to elect representatives for the 90-seat Assembly. The first phase of polling begins on September 18, followed by September 25 and October 1. Counting of votes will be held on October 8.
Hot seats in Jammu-Kashmir Assembly Election 2024: Banihal Assembly constituency which will go to polls on September 18, is likely to see a triangular contest among Congress, its ally NC and PDP.
J&K: Addressing a public rally in Kishtwar, Union Home Minister Amit Shah accused the Congress-National Conference alliance of promoting terrorism in the valley.
Jamaat-e-Islami (JEI) was banned by the Ministry of Home Affairs in 2019. The ban was extended for another five years in 2024. The leaders of JEI are contesting as independents on various assembly seats in J-K.
The UT of Jammu and Kashmir will get its new government on October 8, after three phases of polling. For a 90-seat assembly, there are numerous contending parties. The multipolar fight can augment the possibilities for small parties to be kingmakers.
Hot seats: Voting has begun in the Dooru Assembly constituency today and the seat will witness a fierce four-way contest between Congress, PDP, Jammu and Kashmir Apni Party and the Democratic Progressive Azad Party.
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