Devender Singh Rana, a prominent member of BJP and former provincial president of National Conference, passed away at 59. Rana was a close associate of NC president Farooq Abdullah and present Chief Minister Omar Abdullah. In the recently concluded Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections, Rana won from the Nagrota segment in Jammu region. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his condolences and praised Rana's contribution towards the progress of Jammu and Kashmir.
With a resounding mandate in the recently-held elections in Jammu and Kashmir, the National Conference party must now grapple with the challenges that lie ahead for the newly sworn-in government. From addressing the expectations of the people to tackling the issue of unemployment, the new Chief Minister Omar Abdullah will have to make a fresh start while keeping in mind the ground realities of the region. However, it remains to be seen if the government will be able to deliver on its promises and alleviate the struggles of the people of Jammu and Kashmir.
Senior National Assembly leader Nasir Aslam Wani was officially appointed as an advisor to Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday. This appointment was finalized by an order issued by the J-K General Administration Department and comes as Omar Abdullah was sworn as the first Chief Minister of the newly formed Union Territory. The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (JKNC) and Congress alliance won the Assembly elections, with Omar Abdullah leading the government once again.
Omar Abdullah, the leader of National Conference, speaks about his party's victory in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Elections and their stance on Article 370. He states that they will continue to advocate for the restoration of Article 370, but it is useless to talk to the BJP about it while they are in power. Abdullah also comments on Congress' performance in the Haryana and Maharashtra Assembly elections, saying that they must analyze their results carefully. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi acknowledges the unexpected results in Haryana and expresses gratitude for the people of Jammu and Kashmir.
After a decade of defeat, the J&K National Conference party makes a comeback in the 2024 Assembly Elections, with leader Omar Abdullah likely to be the next Chief Minister of the Union Territory. Abdullah's party saw a major drop in their vote share and seats in the 2014 elections, but have now emerged victorious. The return to power may bring about a sense of vindication for Abdullah, but also raises questions about past baggage and future challenges.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has secured a historic third term in Haryana, winning 48 Assembly seats. Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini is set to meet with senior BJP leaders in Delhi to discuss finalizing his cabinet. Despite this victory, the Congress party has raised concerns about the integrity of the counting process and functioning of electronic voting machines (EVMs). The elections in Jammu and Kashmir also saw a significant increase in BJP's tally and its government at the Centre claims credit for holding the elections for the first time since Article 370 was abrogated.
In a surprising turn of events, the ruling BJP secured a historic third term in the Haryana Assembly Elections, winning 48 seats. However, the Congress has raised concerns over the integrity of the counting process and functioning of EVMs in some districts and has promised to bring it up with the Election Commission. The results defied pollsters' predictions of a Congress win and experts attribute BJP's success to its consolidation of non-Jat votes, fresh candidate selection, extensive campaigning, and a fragmented opposition. Meanwhile, Congress supporters started celebrating outside the party headquarters as early trends showed a big victory for the party in Haryana and a lead for the Congress-National Conference alliance in Jammu and Kashmir.
As Jammu and Kashmir gears up for its first Assembly election post the abrogation of Article 370, the focus is on the Budhal Assembly constituency in the Anantnag district. With four candidates vying for the seat, the contest is likely to be closely fought. The seat, reserved for Scheduled Tribes, will see a total of four candidates from different political parties and backgrounds. Stay tuned for the updates on September 25 when the polling takes place and October 8 when the votes will be counted.
The Election Commission of India has announced the dates for the upcoming assembly polls in Jammu & Kashmir and Haryana to take place in 2024. The assembly elections are expected to be highly competitive, with major political parties gearing up for the polls. The results of these elections will have a significant impact on the political landscape of both states. Stay updated with the latest developments and analyses of the polls by following us for all the updates.
With the final results of the Assembly elections in Haryana and Jammu and Kashmir set to be announced tomorrow, experts predict a sweeping victory for the Congress in Haryana and a hung House in Jammu and Kashmir. The BJP and Congress-NC alliance have emerged as the key contenders in J&K, with the BJP relying on the support of the Pahari and Padari communities, while the Congress is banking on votes from the Jammu region. As per the J&K Reorganisation Act, all five nominated members to the Assembly will be from the BJP, with four hailing from Jammu and one from Kashmir.