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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

Intrigue and independents: All the possibilities that might unfold in Jammu and Kashmir

In the 2014 assembly elections, when Jammu and Kashmir was still a state, the Bharatiya Janata Party got its highest tally of 25 out of 37 assembly seats. In 2019, the region lost its autonomy and was cleaved into two demoted union territories (Ladakh not having an elected assembly).

Newslaundry

‘Shocked by my arrest’: PDP leader Waheed Para on media, youth, militancy

People’s Democratic Party leader Waheed ur Rehman Para, who has been the party’s youth face, was booked under the stringent UAPA in 2020 and spent two years in incarceration. Now, he is fighting the assembly poll from Pulwama.

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Exclusive: Iltija Mufti on the struggles of politics, identity and youth in Kashmir

Newslaundry’s Manisha Pande sits down with Iltija Mufti, PDP’s candidate from Bijbehara, ahead of the first Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections in 10 years.

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From ‘separatism’ to democratic politics: Talat Majeed on constitution, contest from Pulwama

In the assembly polls in Jammu and Kashmir, set to take place after a 10-year hiatus, the political temperature has intensified with the entry of several local leaders previously accused of separatist leanings. Besides the candidates from mainstream parties like the National Conference and PDP, the polls will see Sheikh…

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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.

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‘Promises hollow, not sure how surveillance will change’: Journalists on J&K polls and manifestos

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In Kashmir, parties offer little hope for journalists in run-up to polls

There is little that parties in poll-bound Jammu and Kashmir are offering for journalists despite increased challenges to press freedom over the last five years in the erstwhile state.

Newslaundry

J&K Polls: Multi-cornered contest in first phase on September 18

As the last date for withdrawal of nomination papers for 24 Constituencies in the first phase ended on Friday evening, a total of 219 candidates remained in the fray. Read further on Dynamite News:

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J&K: ECI notification for 2nd phase polling on 26 seats

The Election Commission on Thursday issued a notification for the filing of nomination papers by the candidates for the second phase. Read further on Dynamite News:

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I went to Gamescom 2024 — here’s the gear that excited me the most this year

Gamescom 2024 is well underway. Here are my top gaming peripherals showcased or announced at the event.

Tom’s Guide

I gave this pro controller the ultimate upgrade to beat stick drift — and it only took 5 minutes

Swapping in PDP’s new Hall Effect modules for the Victrix Pro BFG is incredibly simple and ensures this pro controller won’t ever develop stick drift.

Tom’s Guide

I just tried this new guitar controller — and it's perfect for reliving your Rock Band glory days

The PDP Riffmaster is a new guitar controller that works on modern consoles and has some really useful quality of life features.

Tom’s Guide

Tussle begins for a powerless legislature in J&K

The meaning of assembly elections was already turned on its head before the announcement for polls in Jammu and Kashmir.

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GamesRadar

Thrustmaster eSwap X 2 Pro Controller review: “The Skyrim of the controller world”

The differences between the Thrustmaster eSwap X 2 and its previous iterations are few. Ultimately, it suffers from a lack of innovation against new rivals.

TechRadar

PDP reveals limited edition fight sticks inspired by Tekken 8 and The King of Fighters

PDP has revealed a range of limited edition fight sticks based on characters from Tekken 8 and The King of Fighters.

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

Amit Shah’s Kashmir visit focuses on uptick in voter turnout, strategy to keep regional parties at bay

Union Home Minister Amit Shah concludes Kashmir visit, discusses voter turnout, election preparations, and alleged interference in electoral process.

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PDP's new Victrix Gambit Prime controller goes big on multiplayer with minimal input latency and an array of swappable modules

PDP's Victrix Gambit Prime controller is available now, and could be the gamepad of choice for multiplayer gamers.

The Hindu

Jailed Engineer Rashid gathers steam in Baramulla, upends poll calculus of NC, PC

Jailed Independent candidate Engineer Rashid upends political bigwigs in Baramulla with grassroots campaign and son's emotional narrative.

The Hindu

PDP’s Srinagar candidate Parra booked for holding road shows ‘without permission’ in Pulwama

Jammu and Kashmir police lodge case against PDP candidate Waheed-ur-Rehman Parra for violating Model Code of Conduct.

Al Jazeera

Why are Kashmiris voting in Indian election they’ve long boycotted?

The abrogation of Kashmir’s special status means many in the region see voting as the only way to be heard.

The Hindu

NC, PDP term healthy Srinagar poll percentage ‘expression against Centre’s Aug. 5 moves’

Srinagar Voter Turnout: DPAP and PDP chiefs react differently to Srinagar voter turnout post Article 370 abrogation, sending messages to the Centre.

Dynamite News

"Constitution has given us the right...": Groom goes to vote in wedding attire in Srinagar

A groom dressed in wedding attire arrived at Boys Hr Sec School Kangan in Srinagar parliamentary constituency to cast his vote on Monday in the fourth phase of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Hindu

Srinagar polling kicks off amid allegation of ‘official interference’

According to official figures, the volatile pockets of Pampore witnessed 4.61% polling, Pulwama 5.14%, Rajpora 5.87%, Tral 3.70% and Shopian 7.03% till 9 a.m. All these areas witnessed a domination of militants in the past.

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