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Victoria Gatenby

India hold local vote in Kashmir despite lockdown, boycott

India hold local vote in Kashmir despite lockdown, boycott

Indian-administered Kashmir has held its first vote since New Delhi revoked its semi-autonomous status in August.

The elections are for local councils. But, most political parties are boycotting and turnout is expected to be low.

Al Jazeera's Victoria Gatenby reports.

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