Election Jammu Kashmir
Jammu and Kashmir delimitation process kicks off
As the Election Commission held internal discussions on the delimitation of constituencies ahead of elections to the new Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, former Chief Election Commissioner and ex-officio member of the Delimitation Commission N. Gopalaswami said the increase in the number of seats was “an issue which is a political decision of Parliament”. After that, … Read more
Post-poll survey: Polarised nature of the political landscape of the State
The election results yet again highlight the polarised nature of the political landscape and the vast differences between the State’s regions The election results in J&K yet again highlighted the polarised nature of the political landscape of the State. While the BJP retained its two seats in the Jammu division and one in Ladakh, the … Read more
Nearly 80% Candidates Lost Security Deposit in Lok Sabha Polls in Jammu & Kashmir
Barring the Ladakh parliamentary constituency, majority of the contesting candidates lost their security deposit in five other Lok Sabha constituencies in Jammu and Kashmir where 51 of them even failed to get one per cent of the valid votes. The BJP retained three parliamentary seats of Jammu, Udhampur and Ladakh, while the National Conference swept … Read more
Things to know about Jammu and Kashmir Lok Sabha Election Results 2019
The BJP-led NDA is leading in 355 seats and Congress and its allies in 90 at 7:10pm, according to trends. In Jammu province, however, BJP has continued to maintain its grip and bagged both the parliamentary constituencies — Jammu and Udhampur. With 46.2 per cent vote share in its kitty, the BJP on Thursday emerged … Read more
Exit poll result 2019 of Jammu and Kashmir Lok Sabha Elections
Jammu & Kashmir enjoys a special autonomy under article 370 of Constitution of India. Formerly a princely state, the state has a total number of 78,50,852 voters listed on its electoral rolls. This figure comprises of 41,09,804 male voters, 37,40,709 female voters and 339 third gender electors. Going by the exit polls, of the six … Read more
How Ladakh voted for 2019 parliamentary elections
Despite tough geographical terrain and hostile weather conditions in the snow-bound and inaccessible remote areas, Ladakh on Monday kept up the trend of a high turnout by recording an overall impressive poll percentage of 71.10. Women folk set an example in the remote Ladakh region again on Monday when they manned 49 polling stations in … Read more
Election 2019 Jammu & Kashmir, Phase II: Things to know
In Jammu & Kashmir Phase 2, Udhampur and Srinagar Lok Sabha constituency will vote on 18 April. Voting Date: Thursday, April 18, 2019 Counting Date: Thursday, May 23, 2019 Udhampur Lok Sabha Constituency Udhampur is a Lok Sabha / Parliamentary constituency in of Jammu & Kashmir and is located in Central India. Udhampur Lok Sabha seat is unreserved. It … Read more
Voters’ Josh was High in first phase of polling in Jammu
In the first phase of polling in Jammu and Kashmir, 72.16 per cent of polling took place for the Jammu parliamentary constituency while over 35 per cent polling was witnessed for the Baramulla parliamentary constituency. The morning today couldn’t have been more enthusing and provoking to vote. The early morning breeze coupled with a relaxing dip in the day temperature set … Read more
11 April Lok Sabha Election 2019: HOW TO DOWNLOAD VOTER SLIP & Guide to Phase 1 of polling schedule in Jammu & Kashmir
In the first phase of polling in the Lok Sabha Election 2019 on 11 April, 20 states and Union Territories, which will include 91 parliamentary constituencies, will vote. In Jammu & Kashmir Phase 1 Jammu and Baramulla Lok Sabha Constituency will vote. Jammu Lok Sabha Constituency Constituency number: 6 Total electors: 18,10,449 (2014 estimates) Female electors: 8,63,317 Male electors: 9,47,119 … Read more
Jammu Kashmir Lok Sabha Elections 2019: Richest, poorest candidates in Phase I
A total of 33 candidates are contesting from Jammu and Baramulla Lok Sabha constituencies, which are going to polls in the first phase on April 11, 2019. Of these candidates, 16 are Independents and the average of assets per contesting candidate is to the tune of Rs 4.32 crore. Among major parties, the average of … Read more
Rajouri admn rolls out mobile app for 90-plus voters
In a novel initiative, the Rajouri administration has launched a mobile app named ‘Sahulat’ (convenience) to reach out to voters in the age group of 90 years and above. “The app is based on the Election Commission of India’s theme ‘Accessible elections’ to facilitate the elderly voters. A special initiative has been taken to encourage … Read more
Century strong, their commitment to the Indian democracy is commendable
Meet Kripa Ram, 100, retired Capt Daulat Ram from Reasi and watch video of 93 year old second world war veteran from Billawar. One has reached his century and the other two are about to! They say that they’ve been on the pitch since the beginning. They are not cricketers; they’re voters! Both are all … Read more
Lok Sabha Election 2019: Total seats & Polling dates in Jammu And Kashmir
The State of Jammu and Kashmir has 6 seats in total for the parliament. A troubled spot in the country due to the bad relations with Pakistan, Kashmir had been the principal focus during election campaign for all the parties during election campaigns. Despite having lesser number of constituencies, the state will go for polling … Read more
Lok Sabha elections 2019: No assembly elections in J-K for now
Assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir will not to be held along with Lok Sabha polls, chief election commissioner Sunil Arora said on Sunday. Only Lok Sabha elections would be held in Jammu and Kashmir. He said a three-member panel of observers will be appointed to assess the security situation for holding assembly election later . … Read more
How Jammu and Kashmir has voted in General Elections after 1966
The disputes and reasons for violence in Kashmir date back to 1947, right from the formation of Pakistan after India’s independence. Under the partition plan, Kashmir was free to accede to any of the two countries. Kashmir, which was then ruled by Maharaja Hari Singh, chose India and the region then saw a two-year war … Read more
Row Over Roofless Polling Booth in Rajouri That Missed Review
Authorities in Rajouri district initiated action against three officials after some pictures of a school building without a roof, which served as a polling station for the 7th phase of Panchayat elections in a remote village, went viral on social media, officials said on Wednesday. The polling station, which was set up at a government … Read more
94% panches elected unanimously in Leh
Many rural areas in Ladakh, the cold desert of the country, have unanimously elected new sarpanches and panches for the restoration of grass-roots level democracy. Nearly 40 per cent sarpanches and 94 per cent panches in Leh district have already been elected unopposed even as the panchayat elections are to start in the Ladakh region … Read more
Things to know about Jammu and Kashmir To Have Panchayat Polls
The Panchayat polls in Jammu and Kashmir will start on November 17 and will be held in 9 phases, officials said on Monday. “Polling for the first phase will take place on November 17 and for the last phase the voting would take place on December 11”, Mr Kabra said, Chief Electoral Officer, J&K. He also said that … Read more
Jammu & Kashmir Municipal polls 2018 Results : Interesting Things to know
The result of municipal polls of Jammu and Kashmir declared today. Elections results have decided the fate of 2,754 candidates, counting of votes took place for 79 municipalities across Jammu & Kashmir. In Jammu region, urbal local body elections were held in Doda, Kathua, Ramban, Reasi, Kishtwar, Poonch, Rajouri, Udhampur and Samba. Here are Interesting things … Read more