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‘Big setback’: Why India’s Congress lost out to Modi in key state election

As Congress loses Haryana despite exit polls predicting comfortable win, analysts warn of tough days ahead for party.

Al Jazeera

‘Post-240 booster shot for BJP, nettled crown in J&K’: What papers said on poll results

Contrary to exit polls, the BJP retained power in Haryana while the National Conference and Congress managed to get a clear majority in Jammu and Kashmir. A resurgent Congress was projected to win more seats, but it was the BJP which received a boost just months after its poor show…

Newslaundry

The message from Kashmir, and the tightrope for Omar Abdullah

The Jammu and Kashmir poll results have set the stage for a National Conference-Congress government, with Omar Abdullah’s likely return as the chief minister, and the end of a decade-long hiatus for an elected government in the erstwhile state.

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NC-Cong alliance wins Jammu and Kashmir elections

BJP could win 29 seats while the PDP secured three seats. Seven Independents were also declared winners. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News

Opposition Congress party wins power in Indian-administered Kashmir

Narendra Modi’s BJP loses first election since stripping the region of its autonomy and statehood

The Guardian - UK

India’s BJP wins Haryana, Kashmir favours Congress alliance: What to know

Congress’ unexpected loss in Haryana and its gains with ally National Conference in Jammu and Kashmir, explained.

Al Jazeera

"Omar Abdullah will be CM," says Farooq ahead of J&K results announced

Abdullah said that "J&K People have proven that they don't accept the decision that was taken on August 5...Omar Abdullah will be the Chief Minister." Read further on Dynamite News:

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Modi’s Kashmir statehood promise. Poll rhetoric or genuine outreach?

Modi promises Kashmir statehood amid regional elections, but analysts doubt full autonomy will be restored.

Al Jazeera

Kashmiris protest Israel’s killing of Hezbollah chief Nasrallah

Hundreds hit the streets in the Muslim-majority region, denouncing the killing of Nasrallah and Israel’s war on Gaza.

Al Jazeera

In Jammu and Kashmir, a high-stakes election for a low-power assembly

In one sense, not much is at stake in the ongoing election to the legislative assembly of the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir.

Newslaundry

‘BJP opened a new front of terrorism in Jammu’: Omar Abdullah on shift in J&K politics, polls

Omar Abdullah, chairperson of the National Conference, has served as the youngest Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir and even Union minister. In the recent Lok Sabha polls, Abdullah conceded defeat in the Baramulla constituency in North Kashmir against independent candidate Engineer Rashid. Now his party is in the fray…

Newslaundry

Kashmir elections 2024: Who’s in the fray and what’s at stake?

These are the first regional elections in Kashmir since New Delhi stripped its semi-autonomous status in 2019.

Al Jazeera

Kashmir election: Are separatist candidates change agents or Trojan horses?

For decades, the Jamaat-e-Islami boycotted elections. Now, the banned group has upended its position—and the campaign.

Al Jazeera

J&K Polls: After Ganderbal, Omar Abdullah files nomination from Budgam

National Conference leader Omar Abdullah on Thursday filed his second nomination from the Budgam seat for the upcoming Jammu and Kashmir Assembly polls. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Disruption or disaster? The uncertainty around Engineer Rashid’s party, Jamaat in Kashmir polls

Langate is quiet just as it was in the beginning of the Lok Sabha election in April. But the sleepy north Kashmir town is expected to buzz soon with political activity, and erupt, much like it did in May, in support of the jailed Awami Ittehad Party leader Engineer Rashid.

Newslaundry

Assembly polls: J&K at the cusp of another change. Is its media free enough to report it?

Jammu and Kashmir is set to hold assembly polls after a decade in October, but it seems that not every journalist will be able to cover it freely – the past five years have been especially difficult for the press in the valley.

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Omar Abdullah slams Rahul Shivshankar’s ‘misinformation’ on US diplomats’ Kashmir visit

Jammu and Kashmir National Conference chairperson Omar Abdullah slammed Network18 consulting editor Rahul Shivshankar for spreading “misinformation and disinformation” in connection with the US diplomats’ recent visit to Kashmir.

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J&K Polls: "...to fight BJP like consolidated front" - Omar Abdullah

National Conference Vice-President Omar Abdullah said that together with Congress, they aim to fight against the BJP like a consolidated front. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Radio France Internationale

Indian Kashmir headed for polls after a decade of turmoil and direct rule

India will hold the first legislative elections in a decade in the restive region of Kashmir, which lost its semi-autonomy and came under direct federal rule in 2019.

Dynamite News

NC, Congress to contest together for all 90 assembly seats in J&K

The announcement was made after Farooq Abdullah and his son Omar met Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and the LoP in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Times of India

BCCI's decision not to go to Pakistan for Champions Trophy: Omar Abdullah

NEW DELHI: According to Omar Abdullah, the leader of the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) decided not to send the Indian cricket team to Pakistan for the ICC Champions Trophy.

Dynamite News

LS Poll Results: Independent Abdul Rashid defeats Omar Abdullah in Baramulla, J&K

NC Vice-President and Baramulla Lok Sabha candidate Omar Abdullah has conceded defeat and congratulated Independent candidate Abdul Rashid Sheikh for his victory in North Kashmir. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Hindu

Lok Sabha elections | Rahul, Smriti, Rajnath among key candidates voting in fifth phase today

Polling for the fifth phase of Lok Sabha elections began on May 20 across a total of 49 seats, including in high-profile constituencies of Amethi and Rae Bareli in Uttar Pradesh.

The Hindu

In Baramulla, slogans and rallies raise the electoral pitch

Jammu and Kashmir election 2024: Rallies overshadow speeches as candidates compete for support in Baramulla constituency.

The Hindu

Shah has told BJP proxies to defeat us: Omar

Omar Abdullah expressed fears that Amit Shah’s recent two-day visit was to “direct the administration and the BJP to ensure the defeat of the National Conference“ in the upcoming elections.

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