M Saleem Pandit

Heavyweights in battle as J&K votes in 2nd phase on Wednesday

Sep 25, 2024

65 of 238 candidates in phase 2 of J&K polls facing criminal cases

Sep 24, 2024In the second phase of J&K assembly elections, 65 out of 238 candidates have criminal cases against them, including serious charges for some. Only a small percentage are women. Additionally, over half the candidates are crorepatis with an average asset value of Rs 5.80 crore per candidate.

Will push for restoration of J&K’s statehood: Rahul Gandhi

Sep 24, 2024

Engineer Rashid accuses Omar, Lone of ganging up against him

Sep 24, 2024Baramulla MP Engineer Rashid accused NC's Omar Abdullah and People's Conference's Sajad Gani Lone of conspiring to defeat his Awami Ittehad Party candidates in the J&K assembly elections. Recently released on interim bail, Rashid denied being a BJP proxy and criticized regional parties for uniting against him.

BJP govt in J&K essential for peace, prosperity: Amit Shah

Sep 23, 2024‘PDP, NC, Congress Deprived People Of Their Rights, Brought Decades-Long Unrest'

Die is cast: Hindu refugee families from Pakistan to vote first time since 1947

Sep 23, 2024370 abrogation cleared way for ballot, land rights

Over two dozen secessionists join assembly polls in J&K

Sep 21, 2024

5 security personnel dead, over 2 dozen injured in J&K twin accident

Sep 21, 20244 BSF Men Dead In Budgam, Soldier Killed In Kathua

59% turnout in first phase of J&K assembly polls

Sep 19, 2024The initial phase of the J&K assembly elections witnessed a voter turnout of 59% across 24 constituencies under tight security. This turnout is higher than in previous years, showing increased voter participation. The subsequent phases are set for Sept 25 and Oct 1, with final results expected on Oct 8.

Land of poets and storytellers gets ready to turn over a new leaf

Sep 18, 2024Dooru in Anantnag district, renowned for its literary heritage, is now politically significant as J&K prepares for assembly elections after a decade. AICC general secretary Ghulam Ahmad Mir of the NC-Congress alliance faces competition from PDP's Mohammad Ashraf Malik and Independents. The increased electorate of 116,749 voters may impact the election outcome.