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The Latest Breaking News from Kargil

The recent elections to one of the twin hill councils of Leh and Kargil, the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council-Kargil (LAHDC-K), only brought to the fore a political barcode that needs closer scrutiny for clarity.

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Local sentiments: On the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council-Kargil election

The larger message sent by the voters in Kargil is that the final status of Ladakh remains an emotive issue

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Kargil results make BJP’s bid for Ladakh parliament seat an uphill task in 2024

BJP's poor performance in LAHDC-K elections weakens its grip in Ladakh, making it an uphill task to retain Lok Sabha seat in 2024. BJP won two seats with narrow margins, posed stiff fight in Padum constituency. Despite senior BJP leaders campaigning, party faces backlash from Buddhist population for failing to…

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Omar Abdullah asks EC to spell out factors delaying Jammu and Kashmir polls

The former J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah asked the EC to spell out the factors for not holding elections in J&K. Read more on The Hindu

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Morning Digest | Israel, Gaza reel as death toll soars above 1,100 in war with Hamas; NC-Congress alliance sweeps Kargil election with 21 of 26 seats, and more

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NC-Congress alliance sweeps Kargil election with 22 of 26 seats; BJP wins two

NC-Congress alliance sweeps LAHDC-K polls, wins 19 of 26 seats; BJP wins two. NC-Congress fielded candidates against each other in "friendly contests". BJP increased tally by one seat compared to 2018.

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Kargil migrant voters flood back as discontent is palpable

Kargil's migrant population of over 6,000 students and professionals returned to vote in record numbers (78%) in the LAHDC-K polls, 8% higher than 2018. Families like Muzaffar Ali's from Kaksar village, with 23 eligible members, and Muhammad Hamza, a tour operator in New Delhi, rushed back to cast their votes.…

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In first polls post-370, Kargil hill council elections sees over 78% turnout

The counting of votes is scheduled for October 8 and the new council will be in place before October 11

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BJP highlights post-2019 development to win votes in Kargil council polls

BJP focuses on dev. projects in Ladakh after 2019 abrogation of Art. 370 & readjustment as UT. Election team gives final push to campaign. BJP's main poll plank is dev. work undertaken by Centre since 2019. BJP leaders seek votes for promoting dev. People of Kargil to vote en masse…

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Vote in upcoming Kargil polls to convey your verdict on August 5, 2019: Omar Abdullah

The Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council-Kargil (LAHDC-K) elections are scheduled for October 4, 2023. The elections will see a fight between the BJP and the NC-Congress combine for a 30-member council, with 26 seats filled through voting while four members are nominated.

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Omar Abdullah launches campaign for Kargil hill council polls, targets BJP

national congress vice president Omar Abdullah launches election campaign for LAHDC-K polls; exudes confidence in winning

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Ladakh issues new notification for hill council polls, after SC verdict

The Ladakh administration has announced a new schedule for elections to the fifth Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC) in the Kargil region, following a directive by the Supreme Court. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Kargil hill council elections set to reflect mood of the region post August 5, 2019

The upcoming hill council elections in Kargil are set to reflect the mood of the region post August 5, 2019.

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Will raise issues of people of Ladakh in Parliament, their ‘political voice being suppressed’, says Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi vows to raise Ladakh issues in Parliament. Alleges political voice suppressed, promises of employment false. Visited region, listened to people's "Mann Ki Baat". Modi govt accused of leaving Ladakh to fend for itself. Gandhi visited Pangong, Nubra, Khardungla, Lamayuru, Zanskar, Kargil War Memorial.

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"BJP wants to take away your Land" says Rahul Gandhi in Kargil

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi addressing a rally in Kargil during his last leg of the Ladakh visit mounted an attack on the BJP alleging that it wants to take away the land of Ladakhi people and give it to the Adani Group. Read further on Dynamite News.

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Ladakh: China has grabbed Indian territory in Ladakh but PM declines...says Rahul Gandhi

The Congress MP was addressing a rally in Kargil during the last leg of his Ladakh visit. Read further on Dynamite News.

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Rahul Gandhi exudes confidence in winning upcoming State election

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, during his tour in Ladakh, exuded confidence in winning upcoming Assembly elections in four States. He also expressed concerns over lack of local representation in Ladakh.

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People in Ladakh raising concern over China taking away grazing land: Rahul

Congress Member of Parliament Mr. Gandhi on August 20 visited the banks of Pangong Tso in Ladakh and paid tributes to his father and former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi on his birth anniversary.

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Union Ministers compliment Rahul Gandhi for Ladakh trip. Here’s why

As Rahul Gandhi posted pictures on social media of his motorcycle ride in Ladakh, Union Minister Kiren Rijijucomplimented him for promoting the excellent roads built in the Himalayan region under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership.

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Rahul Gandhi rides motorcycle from Leh to Pangong Lake

Rahul Gandhi rides motorcycle from Leh to Pangong Lake in Ladakh on eve of father's birth anniversary. Visiting Kargil next week. En route, meeting commoners, youth, watching football match. Visit to Kargil significant as LAHDC elections on Sep 10. NC, Cong announce pre-poll alliance.

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Rahul Gandhi extends Ladakh tour, to visit Kargil ahead of hill council polls

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday extended his Ladakh tour by six days and will meet the youth leaders and address a public gathering in Kargil.

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Kargil hill council polls: legal wrangle between Ladakh govt. and National Conference far from over

The administration of the Union Territory and the National Conference were in a legal battle over the party symbol. The administration had refused to grant the symbol of a ‘plough’ to the NC on the grounds that the election authority of Ladakh was not a Commission and had no such…

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Manipur Government against drug cartels, not Kukis: CM Biren Singh

CM Singh: Gov't not against Kukis, fight is against those trying to disturb peace. Warned those who threaten integrity of Manipur. Condemned resolution of European Parliament, not aware of ground reality. Gratitude to soldiers who fought in Kargil conflict. Gov't committed to drive out illegal migrants, rejected demand of separate…

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"Nation will never forget supreme sacrifice of jawans": Army Chief on Kargil Vijay Divas

Paying rich tributes to the valour of the Indian armed forces on the 24th Kargil Vijay Divas, Army Chief General Manoj Pande on Wednesday said the jawans, who made the supreme sacrifice in the 1999 conflict with Pakistan, will forever live on in the hearts and minds of the people.…

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"India will cross Line of Control if....": Rajnath Singh warns Pakistan on Kargil Diwas

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday said while the jawans of the Indian Army did not step across the Line of Control (LoC) during the Kargil conflict in 1999, they could have ventured inside enemy territory if they so wanted. Read further on Dynamite News:

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