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The Latest Breaking News from Kashmir

Hope returns to Kashmir after elections, but the ultimate power still belongs to Narendra Modi’s government

This year’s local elections in India’s northernmost territory of Jammu and Kashmir were the first since the national government controversially stripped the region of its semi-autonomous status in 2019. It’s also the first local election in Muslim-majority Kashmir since 2014.

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Kashmir elects first government in a decade as voters favour coalition of opposition parties

Indian Kashmir elected its first government in 10 years with millions voting for a coalition of two opposition parties in the Himalayan region.

Radio France Internationale

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:

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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.

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Kashmir's National Conference Wins Local Election Against Modi's BJP

National Conference wins in Kashmir's local election, BJP secures seats, and Congress allies. Election reflects sentiments post 2019 changes.

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Kashmir Election Results: Modi's Move Faces Referendum

Vote counting in Kashmir's local government election post special status revocation shows potential shift in political landscape.

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J&K Assembly Polls: Security tightened in Udhampur ahead of counting

Udhampur police tightenend security across Udhampur district in Jammu and Kashmir ahead of counting of votes on October 8. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Kashmir higher reaches receive fresh snowfall, rains lash plains

Higher reaches of Kashmir valley, including Gulmarg and Sonamarg, received snowfall while plains were lashed by rains, resulting in a drop in temperature on Sunday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Indian police detain climate activist after 950km protest march

Police in India detained the environmental activist Sonam Wangchuk as he led supporters to Delhi after a month-long protest march from Kashmir. The 58-year-old was released the same night. However, he was re-arrested when he and his supporters insisted on marching into the capital.

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Kashmir Holds First Local Election Since Autonomy Revoked

Learn about the local government election in Indian-controlled Kashmir post-revocation of special status, with participation from Pakistani Hindu refugees.

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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

Reporters Without Orders Ep 339: Kashmir’s media crisis, Adani’s violation of NGT orders

This week, host Tanishka Sodhi is joined by Newslaundry’s Manisha Pande and Shivnarayan Rajpurohit.

Newslaundry

Jobs, Article 370, or reservation: What does Jammu’s youth want?

In this episode of Another Election Show, Manisha Pande and Atul Chaurasia reached Jammu to understand the issues of the locals, particularly the youth, ahead of the third phase of polling in Jammu and Kashmir.

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Kashmir Elections Mark Shift In Separatist Participation

Residents in Indian-controlled Kashmir participate in local elections amid security measures and separatists' participation. Issues include revoked autonom...

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Jammu and Kashmir local elections: Separatists turn to mainstream politics

Voting continues in India's contested province of Jammu and Kashmir, with the second phase of the election to renew the 90 seats of the legislature. This is the first vote since Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government revoked the region's semi-autonomous status which guaranteed its own flag, constitution and statehood; downgrading…

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J&K Assembly Polls: Long queues of voters at booths in second phase

As the 2nd phase of polling began in J&K on Wednesday, people in several parts of the territory were seen in long queues, waiting for their turn to cast their votes. Read further on Dynamite News:

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2 killed, 1 injured after poll duty vehicle met with accident in Reasi

Two people were killed and one was injured after a poll duty vehicle met with an accident near Tuksan in the Gulabgarh area of Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi district on Tuesday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Kashmir holds first regional election since India scrapped its special status

India this week kicked off Jammu and Kashmir's first legislative elections in 10 years, with high turnout reported. It is the first time the disputed Himalayan territory has voted since India revoked its autonomous status five years ago, a change residents want to see reversed.

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TV Newsance 267: Excitement over ‘one nation, one election’, Times Now’s Fight Club

Abhinandan is back this week on hosting duties as Manisha is on the ground covering the Kashmir elections.

Al Jazeera

India’s Kashmir holds first regional election since losing autonomy

At stake are seats in the region’s 90-member legislature, which will make laws and oversee local governing decisions.

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Kashmir Holds First Local Election Since Special Status Revoked

Learn about the three-phased election process in Indian-controlled Kashmir post-status changes and heightened security measures.

Al Jazeera

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.

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"BJP ended democracy in J&K, running Governor rule," says Sanjay Singh

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Sanjay Singh on Monday reached Jammu and Kashmir to campaign for his party. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Meet Kashmir’s only Left candidate: Yousuf Tarigami on Art 370, PSA and youth struggles

Kulgam is preparing for its first assembly election in 10 years, and CPIM leader Muhammad Yousuf Tarigami is vying for his fifth consecutive term, this time as the consensus candidate from Kulgam for the INDIA alliance.

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