Omar Abdullah is poised to be sworn in as the new Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir on October 16th, marking the return of an elected government to the state after six years of President’s Rule. This follows a coalition agreement between the National Conference, Congress, and other parties, securing a majority in the Assembly.
Omar Abdullah, leading the National Conference (NC) and Congress alliance, secured a resounding victory in the Jammu & Kashmir Assembly elections, winning 48 seats. The alliance formed a majority government, with Omar Abdullah likely to become the next Chief Minister. He highlighted the importance of building relations with the central government to address the challenges facing the region.
The National Conference (NC) secured the most seats in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections, winning 42 out of 90 seats. The BJP maintained its dominance in Jammu with 29 seats, while the Congress, an ally of the NC, performed poorly with only 6 seats.
Haryana witnessed a BJP victory with 47 seats in the state assembly elections, while in Jammu and Kashmir, the National Conference is leading the race. Stock markets also showed a positive trend, ending a six-day losing streak.
PDP leader Mehbooba Mufti congratulated the National Conference (NC) on its victory in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections, urging the Centre to learn from the decisive outcome and avoid meddling in the affairs of the upcoming NC-Congress government. She highlighted the importance of a stable government to address the challenges faced by the people, especially since August 5, 2019.
The release of jailed MP Sheikh Rashid ahead of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections has triggered political turmoil, with regional parties National Conference (NC) and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) expressing concerns about his potential impact on the electoral landscape.
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 Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi has accused the National Conference (NC)-Congress alliance in Jammu and Kashmir of seeking to merge the region with Pakistan if they come to power. He claims the alliance aims to reintroduce Article 370 and is against the interests of Scheduled Tribes and Castes. Manjhi also blamed former Prime Ministers Nehru and Indira Gandhi for the situations in Kashmir and Bangladesh.
The National Conference, a major political party in Jammu and Kashmir, has released its manifesto for the upcoming assembly elections. The manifesto includes promises like the restoration of Article 370 and 35A, the release of political prisoners, job creation, and free travel for women in public transport.
National Conference leader Farooq Abdullah announced his candidacy for the upcoming Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections, while his son and party vice-president, Omar Abdullah, will not be contesting this year. Omar stated that he will run for office once the state’s full statehood is restored. The elections, scheduled in three phases, will be held in September and October.
