BJP spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari launched a scathing attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and the Congress party on Thursday. His comments followed BJP President JP Nadda’s letter and a statement by Pakistan’s Defense Minister Khawaja Asif, who claimed that the Congress party and the National Conference are aligned with Pakistan’s interests regarding the restoration of…
People’s Democratic Party (PDP) candidate from Pulwama Assembly constituency Waheed Para said that people want to change and this election process is to “reclaim whatever we have lost.”Para alleged that Pulwama has been stigmatised and expressed his hope in a possible change. “Pulwama has been stigmatized. This is an election for us to reclaim the…
Ghulam Qadir Wani, the panel head of the banned Jamaat-e-Islami, cast his vote on Wednesday at a polling station in Gusoo village, Pulwama district. In a conversation with Rising Kashmir, Wani stressed that democratic processes are crucial for resolving all issues.“Democracy is the only way to achieve lasting solutions,” he said, urging voters to cast…
The distribution of election related materials and induction of polling teams across all 07 Assembly Constituencies (ACs) was completed today in Anantnag.Under the overall guidance of District Election Officer (DEO) Anantnag, SF. Hamid, the entire process has been conducted smoothly and in strict adherence to the Election Commission of India’s (ECI) guidelines. A total of…
Baramulla MP Engineer Rashid on Monday said that he will file case against Sajad Gani Lone for false accusations against me for being out of jail much before the actual court release date. He was reacting to the accusations of Sajad Gani Lone that Engineer Rashid was already out of Jail for almost two months…
In a dramatic turn of events in the lead-up to the upcoming elections, the political alliance between the Jamaat-e-Islami (JEI) and the Awami Ittehad Party (AIP) has stirred considerable apprehension among their political opponents. This unexpected coalition has been viewed as a formidable challenge to established political entities, altering the dynamics of the electoral landscape….
Senior National Conference (NC) leader and Member of Parliament (MP) Mian Altaf today said that he and his party is confident of forming government with Congress after the assembly polls.He assured the people of the regularisation of land rights. He was addressing election rallies in support of NC nominee Javed Iqbal Choudhary at Khawas and…
After being released from Tihar Jail on interim bail, Baramulla MP Engineer Rashid, says, “I will not let down my people. I take a pledge that I will fight PM Modi’s narrative of ‘Naya Kashmir’, which has failed totally in J&K. People have rejected whatever he did on 5th August 2019.” He also said, “I…
The Jammu and Kashmir People’s Democratic Party (JKPDP) has nominated Advocate Waqar ul Haq as its official candidate for the Lolab constituency in the upcoming Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections. The decision was made by the party’s Parliamentary Board, positioning Advocate Waqar as the key contender in this important electoral race.
Azfal Guru’s brother, Ajaz Ahmad Guru has said that he will be contesting elections as an independent candidate from north Kashmir’s Sopore seat.Afzal Guru was hanged in 2013 after being convicted in the 2001 Parliament attack. Ajaz Guru (58) had voluntarily retired from the Animal Husbandry department in 2014, is presently working as a contractor….
Senior political leader and former legislator from north Kashmir’s Uri, Taj Mohiuddin has announced that he will contest the upcoming elections as an independent candidate, sources said. They also said that the Mehbooba Mufti-led Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has extended support to the former minister.
Union Home Minister and BJP leader, Amit Shah Saturday questioned Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and JKN vice president Omar Abdullah over their claims of restoring statehood to J&K after they get to power in the upcoming Assembly elections in the region. He said that he had promised on the floor of the parliament that J&K’s…
National Conference (NC) vice president and former chief minister of J&K, Omar Abdullah Friday alleged that New Delhi was trying to silence him by fielding candidates from jails. He said the centre is hatching a deep conspiracy against the NC to keep it away from peoples’ representation. Omar, who was addressing a public meeting in…
Former State Secretary and spokesperson of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Rouf Bhat on Friday resigned from the party. In his resignation letter, Bhat expressed deep disappointment over the party’s treatment of sincere and dedicated workers who stood by during challenging times. He criticized the party’s preference for new entrants with vested interests, describing it…
Ahead of the assembly polls in Jammu and Kashmir, Congress leader and Rajya Sabha MP Pramod Tiwari asserted on Thursday that Congress will bring back Jammu and Kashmir’s statehood after coming into power in the state. “Our leader has promised as soon as we get the opportunity, we will bring back the statehood of Jammu…
Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Conference on Thursday promised a judicial commission to probe electoral rigging of 1987. In its election manifesto, which was released by the party president Sajad Gani Lone and senior leaders today, the party said that it is committed to fight for the pre- 2019 constitutional position for J&K.“ It will support…
Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday advocated for the restoration of the region’s statehood, asserting that the withdrawal of its autonomous status has not only snatched the state of its identity but also eroded the rights and resources of its people. While addressing an election rally in Ramban ahead…
After the Election Commission of India (ECI) rejected Sarjan Ahmad Wagay’s nomination from Zainapora in south Kashmir due to an incomplete application, the jailed cleric and separatist leader, known as Sarjan Barkati, is set to refile his nomination. Reports indicate that Barkati will now contest the Ganderbal Assembly seat in central Kashmir, challenging former Chief…
On Wednesday, BJP leader Ram Madhav accused the oldest political parties in Jammu and Kashmir, JKNC and PDP, of employing former militants as candidates for the upcoming Assembly elections. Addressing the media in Srinagar’s Khanmo area, where he was supporting a BJP leader during the nomination process, Madhav described this election as “historic,” marking a…
In an unexpected turn of events, the Congress district president of J&K’s Ganderbal district on Tuesday threatened to fight as an Independent candidate against National Conference (NC) vice president Omar Abdullah if denied candidature by the party. Omar Abdullah is fighting the Assembly elections from the Ganderbal Assembly constituency while Gujjar leader, Mian Meher Ali…