Jk Elections

Voting begins on a sluggish note in fourth phase of J&K polls

Voting began on a sluggish note this morning in the fourth round of the J&K polls in 18 seats for which 182 candidates, including two CM aspirants are in the running.

Modi in Srinagar: Finger pressed on EVM more powerful than finger on AK-47, says PM

Modi said a finger pressed on an EVM is more powerful than the one on an AK-47 trigger as he asked people of J&K to give decisive mandate to BJP.

The Pak angle: Why EC's move to hold Jammu and Kashmir polls in peak winter is strategic

EC decision to hold assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir and Jharkhand in five phases is a move which is correct and strategically pragmatic.

Election Commission holds discussions with parties on poll dates in J&K

The Election Commission today interacted with political parties in Jammu and Kashmir as part of exercise to decide the timing of assembly polls in the state.

How BJP became the No 1 party in J&K and what this means

By a curious roll of the electoral dice, the BJP is J&K's biggest party in terms of vote share. This was due to low polling in Kashmir valley. This trend, if it accentuates in the coming assembly polls, will change equations in Kashmir.