Engineer Rashid Calls for Unity Among Political Parties in Jammu and Kashmir
In Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, Awami Ittehad Party Chief and Baramulla MP, Engineer Rashid, has called on the INDIA bloc, People’s Democratic Party (PDP), and other parties to unite and refrain from forming a government until statehood is restored to Jammu and Kashmir. Rashid emphasized that his party is willing to support this cause.
He stated, “Any government formed will be a Union territory government with limited rights. The regional parties, including the Gupkar alliance, have not achieved much in the past five years. I urge all parties to unite and pressure the Union government for statehood restoration.” Rashid also advocated for the reinstatement of the historic ‘Darbar Move’ to strengthen the bond between the regions of Jammu and Kashmir.
Security Measures and Election Updates
Security has been heightened in the Union Territory ahead of the counting day on October 8. Udhampur Senior Superintendent of Police, Amod Ashok Nagpure, announced a three-tier security system at counting venues. The region voted in three phases on September 18, 25, and October 1. Exit polls suggest a slight advantage for the National Conference-Congress alliance, with the BJP closely following.
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Engineer Rashid -: Engineer Rashid is a politician from Jammu and Kashmir. He is the Chief of the Awami Ittehad Party and also serves as a Member of Parliament (MP) for Baramulla.
Awami Ittehad Party -: The Awami Ittehad Party is a political party in Jammu and Kashmir. It focuses on regional issues and aims to represent the interests of the local people.
Statehood -: Statehood refers to the status of being a state within a country. Jammu and Kashmir used to be a state in India but is now a Union Territory, which has less autonomy.
Darbar Move -: The ‘Darbar Move’ is a traditional practice in Jammu and Kashmir where the government offices move between the two capitals, Srinagar and Jammu, twice a year. It is meant to strengthen regional bonds and ensure equal development.
Union Territory -: A Union Territory is a type of administrative division in India that is directly governed by the Central Government. Jammu and Kashmir became a Union Territory in 2019.
National Conference-Congress alliance -: The National Conference and Congress are two political parties in India. In Jammu and Kashmir, they have formed an alliance to contest elections together.
Exit polls -: Exit polls are surveys conducted immediately after people have voted in an election. They give an early indication of which party or alliance might win.
