Jammu and Kashmir Gears Up for Elections
National Conference MP Mian Altaf Ahmed Confident of Victory
As Jammu and Kashmir prepares for the upcoming assembly elections, National Conference MP Mian Altaf Ahmed has expressed confidence in his party’s support. He noted that many people gathered on the streets in favor of the National Conference (NC).
Speaking to reporters, Mian Altaf Ahmed said, “The environment is in our favor. When I entered the area, all the way from Khawas to here, there were people on the streets (in our support). I am sure that we have already won this seat. We will campaign on all legislative constituencies of Rajouri and we will say whatever is needed. People are supporting us.”
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Remarks
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his first rally in the election-bound state, stated that the upcoming elections will be a fight between ‘three dynasties’ and the youth of Jammu and Kashmir. He named Congress, National Conference (NC), and People’s Democratic Party (PDP) as the three dynasties whose corrupt practices have harmed the region.
PM Modi said, “These three families are responsible for the dire state that J-K was in for decades. They indulged in corruption and made you struggle for your basic needs. These families laid the foundation for terrorism and extremism in the valley. They provided a haven for the propagation of terrorism for personal gains.”
Election Details
The elections in Jammu and Kashmir are scheduled for September 18, September 25, and October 1, with counting set for October 8. This will be the first election in Kashmir since the abrogation of Article 370. Jammu and Kashmir has 90 Assembly constituencies, including 7 reserved for SCs and 9 reserved for STs. According to the Election Commission of India, there are 88.06 lakh eligible voters in the region.
In the previous Assembly elections, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) won 28 seats, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) secured 25, the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (NC) won 15, and the Congress won 12. The PDP-BJP coalition government fell in June 2018 when the BJP withdrew support to the then-Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti.
Doubts Revealed
Jammu and Kashmir -: Jammu and Kashmir is a region in northern India. It used to be a state but is now a Union Territory.
National Conference -: The National Conference is a political party in Jammu and Kashmir. It is one of the oldest parties in the region.
MP -: MP stands for Member of Parliament. It is a person who has been elected to represent people in the Parliament.
Mian Altaf Ahmed -: Mian Altaf Ahmed is a politician from Jammu and Kashmir. He is a member of the National Conference party.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi -: Narendra Modi is the current Prime Minister of India. He is the leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
Congress -: Congress is a major political party in India. It has been one of the two main parties in the country for many years.
PDP -: PDP stands for People’s Democratic Party. It is another political party in Jammu and Kashmir.
Article 370 -: Article 370 was a special law that gave Jammu and Kashmir more autonomy than other states in India. It was removed in 2019.
constituencies -: Constituencies are areas that elect a representative to the government. Jammu and Kashmir has 90 such areas.
eligible voters -: Eligible voters are people who are allowed to vote in elections. In Jammu and Kashmir, there are 88.06 lakh (8.806 million) eligible voters.
