BJP Announces Candidates for Jammu and Kashmir Elections
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has released its sixth list of ten candidates for the upcoming Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections. The list includes RS Pathania for Udhampur East and Naseer Ahmad Lone for Bandipora.
Key Candidates
The BJP has fielded the following candidates:
- Mohd Irnees Karnahi from Karnah
- Ghulam Mohammad Mir from Handwara
- Abdul Rashid Khan from Sonawari
- Naseer Ahmad Lone from Bandipora
- Faqir Mohammad Khan from Gurez (ST)
- RS Pathania from Udhampur East
Election Details
The elections will be held in three phases starting from September 18, 25, and October 1, with vote counting on October 8. These are the first elections in the Union Territory since the abrogation of Article 370.
Political Manifestos
The National Conference and the People’s Democratic Party have included the restoration of Article 370 in their manifestos. The BJP, however, considers Article 370 a thing of the past. Union Home Minister Amit Shah criticized the opposition’s manifestos, accusing them of wanting to spread terrorism and other negative actions.
BJP’s Promises
The BJP’s manifesto, described as a ‘people’s manifesto’ by BJP J-K chief Ravinder Raina, focuses on women-led development. Key promises include:
- Implementing ‘Maa Samman Yojana’ to provide Rs 18,000 per year to the senior most woman in every household
- Providing assistance for Women SHGs on bank loan interest
Alliances and Support
The National Conference and Congress are contesting the elections together, with support from the Samajwadi Party (SP).
Assembly Constituencies
Jammu and Kashmir has 90 assembly constituencies, with 7 seats reserved for SCs and 9 for STs. There are 88.06 lakh eligible electors in the region.
Previous Election Results
In the previous assembly elections, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) won 28 seats, BJP secured 25, National Conference won 15, and Congress won 12.
Doubts Revealed
BJP -: BJP stands for Bharatiya Janata Party. It is one of the major political parties in India.
Jammu and Kashmir -: Jammu and Kashmir is a region in northern India. It used to be a state but is now a Union Territory.
RS Pathania -: RS Pathania is a politician who is running for the Udhampur East seat in the Jammu and Kashmir elections.
Naseer Ahmad Lone -: Naseer Ahmad Lone is another politician who is running for the Bandipora seat in the Jammu and Kashmir elections.
Article 370 -: Article 370 was a part of the Indian Constitution that gave special status to Jammu and Kashmir. It was removed in 2019.
Union Home Minister -: The Union Home Minister is a high-ranking official in the Indian government responsible for internal security and domestic policy. Amit Shah is the current Union Home Minister.
manifesto -: A manifesto is a public declaration of policies and aims, usually by a political party before an election.
Kashmiri Pandits -: Kashmiri Pandits are a group of people from the Kashmir Valley who follow Hinduism. They have faced many challenges and displacement over the years.
National Conference -: The National Conference is a political party in Jammu and Kashmir. It is one of the oldest parties in the region.
Congress -: Congress, or the Indian National Congress, is another major political party in India. It has a long history and has been in power many times.
