Local Body Polls

'These elections are a sham': Kashmiris remain aloof, unaware of candidates even on eve of 2nd phase of polls

Some residents have decided to boycott the local body elections in Jammu and Kashmir, joining the protest by parties against the Centre's move on Article 35A.

Civic polls in Jammu and Kashmir updates: JMC records 61.92% turnout; Khour sees highest polling in district

Civic polls in Jammu and Kashmir LIVE updates: As per figures provided by Chief Election Officer, Jammu Municipal Corporation area recorded 61.92 percent polling, while MC Khour witnessed the highest polling (89 percent) in Jammu district.

Jammu and Kashmir local body polls: Amid tight security and boycott calls, Rajouri registers highest voter turnout, Srinagar lowest

Elections are being held in 422 of the Jammu and Kashmir's 1,145 municipal wards.

Jammu and Kashmir local body polls, Part II: Few women seek office in face of violence from militants, govt apathy

Aasha said it is difficult for women to stand against the corrupt politicians of Jammu and Kashmir, who never take women representatives seriously.

Jammu and Kashmir local body polls: Panchayati raj institutions fail to take wing; locals blame 'political interference'

Political interference by the Jammu and Kashmir state government seems to have played spoilsport with respect to the institution of panchayati raj.

TMC questions BJP for winning 96 percent panchayat seats uncontested in Tripura, criticises party's silence on issue

The Mamata Banerjee-led TMC's comments come after the BJP had mocked the TMC for winning over 30 percent of local bodies seats unchallenged in West Bengal recently.

Jammu and Kashmir municipal polls to be held in four phases from 8 October, votes to be counted on 20 October

The local body polls are under a cloud of controversy as two major political parties in Jammu and Kashmir — the PDP and NC — have announced a boycott till the Centre clears its stand on Article 35A of the Constitution.

J&K Congress claims Centre, state govt creating 'uncertainty' over local body elections, says decision on boycott pending

The Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) will send a team to New Delhi to brief the party leadership on the issue, Congress state unit president GA Mir said at a press conference here. He said the team of senior state leaders will also hold deliberations on whether to participate in the polls.

Congress expresses doubts about Jammu and Kashmir panchayat, local body polls being held in current situation

Jammu and Kashmir Congress president GA Mir on Saturday expressed doubt over the holding of panchayat and local bodies elections in the state.

Jammu & Kashmir Congress criticises National Conference for decision to boycott local polls, questions link to Article 35A

The Jammu and Kashmir Congress also urged the governor to reconsider holding the polls in this "grim situation" in the Valley.