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The proxy parties performed poorly in their constituencies, with Apni Party’s Zafar Iqbal Manhas receiving only 13.86 per cent of the votes Anantnag, and DPAP’s Mohammad Saleem Paray securing just 2.49 per cent. In Srinagar.

J&K polls: BJP's proxy party strategy misfires

June 6, 2024, 04:39 PM - 2 min read

The proxy parties performed poorly in their constituencies, with Apni Party’s Zafar Iqbal Manhas receiving only 13.86 per cent of the votes Anantnag, and DPAP’s Mohammad Saleem Paray securing just 2.49 per cent. In Srinagar..

Azad, Mehbooba differ over Srinagar LS polls voter turnout

May 14, 2024, 05:41 PM - 2 min read

The Srinagar constituency in Jammu and Kashmir (J-K) witnessed 37.98 per cent voting on Monday in the first Lok Sabha election in the valley since the scrapping of Article 370 in 2019, with the Election Commission (EC) stating that it was the "highest turnout in decades".

Advocate Mohammad Saleem Parray will contest the Anantnag-Rajouri seat instead of Ghulam Nabi Azad.

Ghulam Nabi Azad withdraws from Anantnag-Rajouri seat in J&K

April 17, 2024, 10:32 PM - 2 min read

Parry will contest against PDP president Mehbooba Mufti and National Conference leader Mian Altaf.

A photograph posted on X, formerly Twitter, on Friday by Srinagar-based journalist Leshan Wani, showed Chugh at Bukhari’s residence

Kashmir polls: Is a BJP tie-up likely with Apni Party, People’s Conference?

April 8, 2024, 06:45 PM - 2 min read

The recent meeting between BJP national general secretary, in-charge, Jammu and Kashmir, Tarun Chugh, PC president Sajad Gani Lone and Apni Party chief Altaf Bukhari in Baramulla on Friday indicates something could be afoot.

PDP's Mehbooba to contest against Ghulam Nabi in Anantnag

April 7, 2024, 07:21 PM - 2 min read

PDP Parliamentary Board Chief Sartaj Madni on Sunday announced the party candidates for the three seats of Kashmir.

Though it produces 3550 MW of energy through its 29 power projects, the region grapples with severe power shortage during winter, which extends into early summer

Electricity crisis short circuits to become a major poll issue in J&K

April 4, 2024, 11:26 PM - 2 min read

Though it produces “3550 MW of energy through its 29 power projects,” the region grapples with severe power shortage during winter, which extends into early summer.

A day after declaring his candidacy for the Anantnag-Rajouri parliamentary constituency, DPAP president and former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad emphasized the importance of restoring statehood to Jammu and Kashmir.

Ghulam Nabi Azad declares candidacy, stresses importance of statehood for J&K

April 4, 2024, 08:28 AM - 2 min read

Azad expressed concerns over the potential form of statehood proposed by the central government, stating that any arrangement resembling the governance structure of Delhi or Puducherry, where decisions are subject to approval by the Lieutenant Governor, would be unacceptable to the people of Jammu and Kashmir.

Former JK CM Azad to contest from Anantnag-Rajouri Lok Sabha seat

April 2, 2024, 09:06 PM - 2 min read

Azad left the Congress in 2022, ending his five-decade-long association with the party, and floated his own political outfit-Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP).

National Conference Chief Farooq Abdullah (left) former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad. File Photo.

NC slams Ghulam Nabi Azad for allegations on Abdullahs' prior knowledge of Article 370 repeal

February 20, 2024, 01:41 PM - 2 min read

The senior politician, who served as Chief Minister of the former state of Jammu and Kashmir three times, reminded Azad of the NC's support for his Rajya Sabha seat in 2015.

Ghulam Nabi Azad addressing the population of Jammu and Kashmir.

J&K: Ghulam Azad vows to provide free electricity & ration, if elected to power

February 13, 2024, 01:17 PM - 2 min read

“If my party is elected to power we will make sure free electricity and free ration for the poor and needy people,” Added Azad.

Former J&K CM Azad urges party to target all UT Lok Sabha seats

February 5, 2024, 02:51 PM - 2 min read

Azad emphasised the necessity for comprehensive preparations, stating, "We must be ready to triumph in every constituency, as our party is the sole trustworthy choice for the people. Others have misled and failed to serve their interests."

Democratic Progressive Azad Party to contest on all Lok Sabha seats.

Ghulam Nabi Azad plans to contest Lok Sabha polls on all seats

February 2, 2024, 01:55 PM - 2 min read

The DPAP chief’s announcement has left political analysts guessing the affect this will have on the Congress and other regional parties. They are of the view that this will be helpful for the Bharatiya Janata Party, which will reap significant political dividends in Jammu region.