Maqsood Ahmad Ganai, a PhD in Botany, runs a roadside juice stall in Jammu and Kashmir, highlighting the dire unemployment situation in the region. Despite his qualifications, Ganai struggles to make ends meet, reflecting the stark reality faced by many educated youth in the region who are unable to find suitable employment. This story raises concerns about the impact of the abrogation of Article 370 on the region’s economy and the promises of prosperity that have not materialized.
This week saw a momentous US election with Donald Trump securing victory and the Republican Party taking control of the Senate. India witnessed a wave of political unrest, with protests, accusations, and investigations grabbing headlines. From the Khalistani attack in Canada to the JSW Steel controversy, this news roundup covers the most significant global and national events.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has accused the Congress and its INDIA alliance of plotting against Kashmir after they formed the government in Jammu and Kashmir. Modi claims the alliance recently passed a resolution in the J&K assembly aiming to restore Article 370, a move he alleges is part of a larger conspiracy.
After decades of waiting, West Pakistan refugees, Valmikis, and Gurkhas in Jammu and Kashmir finally exercised their right to vote in the Assembly elections. The abrogation of Articles 370 and 35-A granted them domicile status, making them natives of J&K and allowing them to participate in the electoral process. This historic event marks a significant milestone for these communities, restoring their rights and allowing them to actively contribute to the future of Jammu and Kashmir.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Jammu on September 28th to address a rally during the ongoing Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections. The visit comes as voting enters its final phase, and follows BJP National President JP Nadda’s address hailing the peaceful and high voter turnout in the first two phases.
The first phase of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections saw a strong voter turnout of 61.38%, with the highest turnout recorded in Kishtwar district. The elections, held across seven districts, marked the first Assembly polls in the region since the abrogation of Article 370 in 2019. This article provides a detailed breakdown of voter turnout across different constituencies.
Omar Abdullah, former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister, has sharply criticized Pakistan for its Defence Minister’s comments suggesting alignment with the NC-Congress alliance on the restoration of Article 370. This statement comes amidst heightened political tension in the run-up to the J&K Assembly elections, with BJP accusing the opposition parties of siding with ‘anti-national forces.’
Jammu and Kashmir is on the brink of its first assembly elections in ten years, with the first phase scheduled for September 18th. This election marks a significant moment, following the abrogation of Article 370 and the subsequent reorganization of the state. The article provides a detailed analysis of the election process, including the schedule, key players, and historical voting patterns.
National Conference vice president Omar Abdullah has accused the BJP of failing to control militancy in Jammu and Kashmir following the revocation of Article 370 in 2019. He claims that militancy has increased under the current administration, while it declined during his tenure as Chief Minister. Abdullah also refuted claims that the NC-Congress alliance would bring back terrorism, stating that their party is committed to combating it.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah released the BJP’s manifesto for the upcoming Jammu & Kashmir Assembly elections, reiterating the party’s commitment to never reintroduce Article 370. Shah accused the National Conference and Congress of supporting a return to the previous status quo, highlighting the BJP’s stance on the issue.
