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  • Jammu & Kashmir Elections 2024: BJP-NC Post Poll Alliance Likely In J&K? Here’s What Farooq Abdullah Says |

    Jammu And Kashmir Elections: As Jammu and Kashmir braces itself for the result of Assembly elections, National Conference President Farooq Abdullah said that his party will never form an alliance with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to form the next government in the valley. He said that the people have voted against the saffron party, so there is no possibility of any alliance with them.

    The former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister asserted that any political entity that chooses to collaborate with the BJP invites the risk of disappearing from the political landscape of Jammu and Kashmir. “The vote in favor of the National Conference is a vote against the BJP,” he stated.

    Abdullah exuded confidence in the decision made by the voters and urged everyone to be patient as the results are awaited. “We cannot expect anything definitive until the results are declared, at which point it will be clear who has succeeded and who has not succeeded in these elections,” he remarked while commenting on the upcoming exit polls later today.

    In addition to his party’s prospects, the National Conference chief also expressed optimism for the Congress party in the ongoing Haryana assembly elections, stating that voters disillusioned with the current administration are likely to support Congress.

    The Assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir were held for the first time after the abrogation of Article 370. The elections took place in three phases. The counting of votes is set to take place on October 8.

    Jammu And Kashmir Polls: Exit Poll Predictions

    TV-Today C-Voter has projected 40-48 seats for the National Congress-Congress alliance and 27-32 for the BJP, with the PDP likely to secure 6-12 seats.

    Dainik Bhaskar’s survey forecasts 35-40 seats for the NC-Congress, 20-25 for the BJP, and 4-7 for the PDP.

    People Pulse predicted that NC-Congress will secure 46-50 seats and 23-27 for the saffron party, with the PDP winning 7-11 seats.

    Republic TV’s Gulistan News projection suggests NC could win 28-30 seats, Congress 3-6, PDP 5-7, and others, including independents, 8-16 seats.

  • ‘Pakistan Fears Modi, Would Not Dare To Open Fire’: Amit Shah In J&K Steps Up BJP’s Poll Campaign |

    Jammu And Kashmir Polls: As the second phase of polling in the Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections inches closer, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has stepped up its poll campaign in a bid to form government in the Union Territory following the elections, which are being held after a decade. Union Home Minister Amit Shah, who reached Jammu on a three-day election campaign on Friday evening, is scheduled to address several election rallies.

    On Saturday, the senior BJP leader said that there is peace along the borders in Jammu and Kashmir as Pakistan fears Prime Minister Narendra Modi and would not dare to open fire, knowing fully that India’s response will be befitting to silence its guns.

    While addressing an election rally in the Mendhar border area in the UT’s Poonch district in support of saffron party candidate Murtaza Khan, Shah said the Center wiped out terrorism by replacing guns and stones in the hands of youngsters with laptops and added the government would not allow guns to resonate in the hills of the Jammu region.

    “We will construct more bunkers along the borders for the safety of people. I want to remind you of cross-border firings in the 1990s. Is cross-border firing happening today?” he asked. “It is because the earlier rulers here were frightened of Pakistan, but now Pakistan fears Modi. They would not dare to fire, but if they did, they would be given a befitting reply,” the senior BJP leader further stated.

    During his election campaigning speech, Shah said that “terrorism erupted in 1990 and continued till 2014, claiming the lives of 40,000 people.” “These three families failed to stop terrorism and instead encouraged it. The BJP and Modi put an end to terrorism and replaced the guns and stones in the hands of the youth with laptops,” he further stated.

    Shah launched a sharp attack at the National Conference and claimed that NC vice president Omar Abdullah is frightening people about the revival of terrorism. “I want to tell from here that despite your tutelage, Modi and Shah will not allow them to resonate in these beautiful hills again,” Shah said.

    “Terrorism is of no benefit to anyone. Guns were handed over to our children, and we too will be providing guns to Pahari youth by recruiting them in the police and army. For that, we will hold a special recruitment drive on the borders,” he further stated.

    The Union Minister came down heavily on the National Conference, Congress, and PDP and accused them of encouraging terrorism. He said that this election will ensure an end to the three families rule in the Union Territory.

    “It is necessary because these families never allowed the democracy to grow in J&K,” Shah said. He further stated that had the BJP government not formed in 2014 and elections to different panchayat Raj Institutions held, the 30,000 elected panchayat members would have never gotten an opportunity but instead would have worked to further strengthen their ‘kingdom’.

    Referring to the National Conference (NC) manifesto that they will review the reservation given to different communities, Shah said, “I want to assure you that we will allow them to touch the reservation under the scheduled tribe status to you. We will extend the reservation to promotion (avenues of the government employees).”

    The assembly polls in Jammu and Kashmir are taking place for the first time after the abrogation of Article 370 and the bifurcation of the erstwhile state into two Union Territories—Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh—in August 2019.

    The first phase of polling was held on September 18. The second phase will be held on September 25, followed by the third and final phase on October 1. The election results will be declared on October 8.

    (With PTI inputs)

  • J&K Polls: Congress-NC Alliance Will Form Govt With Majority In UT, Says Sachin Pilot |

    Jammu: Congress National Secretary and former Deputy Chief Minister Sachin Pilot expressed confidence in the upcoming elections, stating that the enthusiasm among the workers indicates that the alliance will form government by securing a majority.

    He said that people across the region are rallying behind Congress for change.

    “The enthusiasm among workers is a clear indication that the alliance will form the government with a majority. People across the region are supporting Congress because they want to change”, Pilot told reporters in Rajouri during campaigning for his party candidates in twin border districts of Rajouri and Poonch.

    Lashing at BJP’s election strategy for dividing voters of the region, Pilot said “BJP’s attempts to influence and divide voters will fail. They abstained from fielding candidates in Lok Sabha elections, but now contest everywhere to split votes. They are not in a position to win”

    Expressing confidence in party victory, he said “Our alliance candidates are poised for victory, ensuring a majority and forming the government.”

    Addressing the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir’s statehood, which was divided into two parts of J&K and Ladakh following the abrogation of Article 370 to carve two union territories, Pilot said “If Congress forms the government, we will restore the state to its previous status. Our manifesto pledges this restoration, reflecting the aspirations and sentiments of the people”.

    Promising to tackle the designs of BJP-led central government, he said “They will thwart the central government’s divisive agenda, which has only brought insult and communal tension to the region. Change is imminent in Jammu and Kashmir.”

    Responding to another question about BJP’s campaign tactics, Pilot urged voters, to “Reject BJP’s negative politics and vote for Congress. BJP undermines democracy and public sentiment”.

    He said that today’s elections in Jammu and Kashmir, enforced by the Supreme Court, stand against BJP’s reluctance. “During my campaign in Jammu South, Surankote, Thanamandi, and Rajouri constituencies, I have witnessed people’s rejection of BJP’s fear-mongering and divisive tactics. Let us unite for a better future under Congress leadership”, he said.

    Pilot was on an electoral tour of Jammu and Kashmir on September 18 and 19. During his electoral programs in the Jammu South assembly constituency, Surankote (Poonch district), Thanamandi (Rajouri district) and Rajouri assembly constituency, Pilot addressed election rallies in support of Congress candidates.

    During the electoral campaign in Jammu and Kashmir, Pilot asked that what work has BJP done for the welfare of the people of Jammu and Kashmir for which they are asking for votes today.

    He said, “To save their crumbling government, the central government has distributed millions of rupees in one or two states and those who had promised nothing there”.

    He said, “I thank the people of the country, who did not allow BJP to cross the majority in the Lok Sabha elections by responding to BJP’s negative thinking and arrogance”.

    BJP wants to create an atmosphere of fear and terror among the people and capture power, Pilot added.

    Pilot appealed to the voters to respond strongly to BJP’s politics of fear, discrimination, and brother fighting against brother by voting for Congress.

  • J&K Assembly Elections: With Nearly 60% Voter Turnout In Phase 1, Did UT Improve Its 2014 Tally? ,

    SRINAGAR: A voter turnout of 61.13 pc was registered in the first phase polling in Jammu and Kashmir assembly polls, which were held on 24 constituencies in seven districts. According to Election Commission data, the voting percentage was 61.13 per cent till 11.30 pm. Voting started across 24 seats at 7 am today, including 16 seats in the Kashmir region and eight seats in the Jammu region. The voting was peaceful.

    There was not a significant change from 2014 in the voter turnout in the 24 segments vote thatd in phase one of Jammu and Kashmir polls on Wednesday, the first assembly elections since the abrogation of Article 370 in 2019. According to the Statistical report of the Election. Commission of India on the 2014 Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly polls, the voter turnout in these districts was 60.19 per cent.

    “Building on the successful foundation of the Lok Sabha Elections 2024, peaceful and enthusiastic voting marked the beginning of assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir,” EC said in a release. “Voters from all sections of society responded to the ‘call of democracy’ wholeheartedly, reaffirming the confidence expressed by CEC Rajiv Kumar during the announcement of assembly elections that the people of JK will give a befitting reply to the nefarious forces attempting to disrupt the electoral process,” it added.

    The poll panel said that the long queues of voters at the polling stations showcased to the entire world, the deep trust and confidence of the people of JK in the democratic exercise. Kishtwar district recorded the highest turnout at 80.14 per cent followed by Ramban at 70.55 per cent, Doda at 71.34 per cent, Kulgam at 62.60 per cent, Anantnag at 57.84 per cent and Shopian at 55.96 per cent. The Pulwama district recorded the lowest at 46.65 per cent.

    JK Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha also expressed happiness over a good voter turnout in the first phase. In a post on Indian democracy and people’s faith in democratic values. Heartfelt gratitude to JKP & Election Officials for participating in large numbers. first phase shows ‘Jamhooriyat’ (democracy) is flourishing in JK.”

    “Long queues of voters in Doda, Kishtwar, Ramban, Pulwama, Shopian, Kulgam, and Anantnag demolished the motivated propaganda of the adversaries. People have also rebuffed the agenda of divisive elements and reaffirmed their faith in democracy,” LG Manoj Sinha added. Jammu and Kashmir is witnessing an interesting contest with several political parties and independents in the fray. National Congress and Congress have allied, though they are also in friendly contest on some seats.

    This is the first election in Jammu and Kashmir after the abrogation of Article 370. Leaders have held hectic campaigns to boost the prospects of their party candidates. Sheikh Abdul Rashid, popularly known as Engineer Rashid, getting interim bail from a Delhi court has added another dimension to the election with his Awami Ittehad Party contesting the polls.

    Rashid contested the Lok Sabha elections as an Independent and defeated National Conference leader Omar Abdullah from the Baramulla seat. The National Conference and PDP leaders have taken digs at the BJP following Rashid’s release from jail on bail. Voting for the second and third phases in JK will be held on September 25 and October 1, respectively. Votes will be counted on October 8. (With PTI Inputs)