Earlier Elections Haram, Now Halal’: Omar Abdullah Criticizes Jamaat-e-Islami’s Shift in Stance

27 Aug 2024

Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has taken a dig at the banned Jamaat-e-Islami for its decision to field candidates in the upcoming assembly elections, highlighting the group’s significant shift from considering elections as "haram" (prohibited) to now "halal" (permissible). “Until now, elections were deemed haram. Well, better...

ESBD Announces To Contest Jammu & Kashmir Assembly Elections

27 Aug 2024

Ekam Sanatan Bharat Dal (ESBD) National President and Advocate Ankur Sharma announced on Tuesday that the party will contest the upcoming Assembly elections in Jammu & Kashmir. The announcement included the declaration of three candidates: Manoj Padha, the State President of J&K for the Bhaderwah constituency; Meenakshi Kalra for Doda-West;...

Former Jamaat-e-Islami Members File Nominations As Independents

27 Aug 2024

On Tuesday, several former members of the banned organisation, Jamaat-e-Islami, Jammu and Kashmir filed their nomination papers to contest the upcoming Assembly elections in the union territory as independent candidates. Among them, Sugra Barkati, daughter of jailed separatist leader Sarjan Barkati, also filed papers on behalf of her father. Jamaat-e-Islami,...

Champai Soren Meets Amit Shah in Delhi, Set to Join BJP on August 30

27 Aug 2024

In a significant political shift for Jharkhand, Champai Soren, a senior leader of the ruling Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) and a former chief minister, is preparing to join the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), according to sources familiar with the matter. Champai met with Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday...

“Will Not Go With BJP Again”, says Manohar Lal while Dismissing Chautala’s statement

26 Aug 2024

Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Monday took a swipe at former Deputy Chief Minister and JJP Chief Dushyant Chautala over his recent statement declaring that he would not ally with the BJP in the upcoming Haryana Assembly elections. Responding to Chautala’s comments, Khattar quipped, "Who invited him?" Expressing...

PM Modi Chairs BJP’s Central Election Committee Meeting On Jammu & Kashmir Assembly Elections

25 Aug 2024

In a significant political move, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today chaired a meeting of the BJP Central Election Committee at his residence, with the focus squarely on the upcoming Jammu & Kashmir Assembly elections. The high-stakes meeting was attended by key figures within the party, including Home Minister Amit Shah,...

AAP Releases First List of Candidates for J&K Assembly Elections

25 Aug 2024

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Sunday announced its first list of seven candidates for the upcoming Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections. This marks the party's debut in the state’s assembly polls, which are scheduled to take place in three phases on September 18, 25, and October 1. The candidates...

Jamaat-e-Islami To Contest As Independents In J&K Assembly Elections

25 Aug 2024

In a significant development in the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir, top sources have revealed that the banned Jamaat-e-Islami will contest the upcoming Assembly elections on seven seats as independents. This move comes amid ongoing speculations about the political landscape in the region. Sources disclosed that Jamaat-e-Islami had originally...

BJP to Finalize Candidates for J&K, Haryana Polls on August 25

24 Aug 2024

The Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) Central Election Committee is expected to meet on August 25 to finalize candidates for the upcoming assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir and Haryana. The meeting will take place at the party's headquarters in New Delhi. The Election Commission has already issued a notification for...

DCP Announces Security Guidelines For Assembly Elections

24 Aug 2024

In a meeting led by Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Himadri Kaushik, with all supervisory officers, station in-charges, police post and crime branch in-charges, has issued guidelines to ensure the peaceful conduct of the upcoming assembly elections on Friday. During the meeting, DCP directed all officers and station in-charges to...