Former Jammu and Kashmir Minister Choudhary Zulfikar Ali met with Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday to discuss various issues, including the upcoming Assembly elections. Ali hinted at joining the BJP, stating he would discuss the matter further on Sunday. The Election Commission has announced that the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Elections will be held in three phases, starting on September 18th and concluding on October 1st. The results will be declared on October 4th.