DDC ELECTION JAMMU
PDP, NC to contest against each other in Kashmir; Mehbooba, Omar trade blame
PDP and National Conference clash over seat-sharing in Kashmir. Mufti criticizes NC's decision on contesting all seats. Azad's surprising choice to contest from Anantnag raises questions.
J&K people unhappy with 2019 decision: Abdullah
"Not conducting elections here is leading J&K to a disaster. People have the right to elect their representatives. The government and ECI put the ball in each other's court. They are hiding behind each other, and people of J&K are suffering because of that," Abdulah claimed.
Article 370 abrogation harmed bond between J-K, rest of country: Omar Abdullah
National Conference vice president Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said the BJP government has harmed the bond between Jammu and Kashmir and the rest of the country with the abrogation of Article 370 provisions. Reacting to Union Home Minister Amit Shah's statement in Parliament, Abdullah said the people of Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh were not happy with the decision to revoke special status of the erstwhile state.
Article 370 abrogation wouldn't have been possible if NC had not been weakened: Omar Abdullah
The Centre abrogated Article 370 of the Constitution - which gave special status to J&K - on August 5, 2019. The Centre also divided the erstwhile state into two Union Territories of J&K and Ladakh.
BJP bats for conducting Assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir
BJP in Jammu and Kashmir has appealed for Assembly elections to be held, citing the Assembly's primary role in lawmaking. General Secretary Ashok Koul argued that local bodies or district development councils (DDCs) cannot create laws. Koul said the party will contest the polls on a large scale and put up a good show.
Electoral process resumed in reorganised in Jammu and Kashmir in 2020 with DDC polls
The year 2020 began amid uncertainty as most of the mainstream political leaders continued to be under various forms of detention following the landmark constitutional amendments of 2019.
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Jammu & Kashmir DDC election results: Why poll outcome is big boost for Centre
The celebrations that broke out in J&K, particularly in Kashmir Valley, over results of district development council (DDC) polls were a far cry from past elections which were marked by allegations of rigging or criticism that they reflected the minority opinion due to abysmal turnouts.
Counting of votes for J&K DDC elections begins
Section 144 has been imposed by the administration in Doda to maintain the law and order situation. Three-tier security arrangements have been made to ensure free fair and smooth counting of votes. Counting agents of different political parties reached the centres.
Elected DDC representatives will take JK to new heights of development: LG
Lt Governor Manoj Sinha congratulated the State Election Commission, his administration, J&K Police and other forces who were part of the exercise for the successful conduct of the polls.
DDC Elections 7th phase: Jammu and Kashmir reports 57.22% voting
In the first six phases, the voting percentages were 51.2%, 52%, 48.62%, 50.53%, 50.08% and 51.51% respectively. The DDC elections and panchayat bypolls are being held in eight phases from November 28 till December 19. The counting of votes shall be conducted on December 22.
Modi's India fearless, hits hard without hesitation to secure its interests: Anurag Singh Thakur
Training his guns on BJP's political rivals, especially Peoples Alliance for Gupkar Declaration comprising seven mainstream parties including National Conference and PDP, Anurag Singh Thakur said, "The Gupkar Gangs era of supporting separatists and shedding tears for terrorists is over forever."
DDC polls: Freezing weather fails to dampen spirit of voters in Jammu and Kashmir
The enthusiasm was the same among all the age groups in Jammu division as witnessed in the previous five phases of the maiden DDC elections and panchayat bypolls, which is incidentally the first democratic exercise in the erstwhile state since it was reorganised as a Union Territory last year.
Election Commission has taken steps for safety of all candidates: J&K EC KK Sharma
We have a record of all the security arrangements made for all party candidates. It's certain that we have ensured comfortable campaigning for all candidates, says J&K Election Commissioner KK Sharma.
Polling underway for third phase of DDC polls in Jammu and Kashmir
There are a total of 305 candidates in the electoral fray including 166 from Kashmir division and 139 from Jammu division for DDC elections in phase 3. Out of 305 candidates, 252 are men whereas 53 are women candidates.
DDC elections: Stage set for third phase polling, 7.37 lakh voters to decide fate of 305 candidates
Urging people to follow all COVID-19 guidelines while exercising their franchise, he said sanitisers, thermal scanners and face masks have been arranged at polling stations.
BJP releases manifesto in Urdu for DDC polls in Kashmir
Former MLC Vibhod Gupta released the manifesto in presence of senior party leaders from the Valley such as Sofi Yosuf and Darakhshan Abdrabi.
Jammu and Kashmir gears up for first polls post Article 370 abrogation
The first-ever district development council (DDC) elections will be held in eight phases to elect 280 members in 20 districts from November 28 to December 22. In the absence of an elected government in the union territory, these councils are set to become a new unit of governance in the region.
DDC Elections: Senior BJP leaders hit campaign mode in J&K
BJP is betting big on the eight-phase District Development Council (DDC) elections in J&K, the first phase of which will be held on November 28, with a number of senior party leaders helping out with the campaigning.
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