Gandhi said biggest issue for the people of J&K is the restoration of the statehood, 'We guarantee that it will be restored. If the BJP does not give it you, we will ensure that it is restored'
The maverick politician, popularly known as Engineer Rashid, defeated both Abdullah and Lone in the Lok Sabha elections from Baramulla earlier this year
Having lost the 2024 Lok Sabha polls from the Baramulla constituency, the former chief minister is leaving nothing to chance and has filed his nomination from both Ganderbal and Budgam seats
Earlier, Union Home Minister Amit Shah accused National Conference (NC)-Congress alliance of attempting to destabilise Jammu and Kashmir by seeking release of separatists and terrorist sympathisers
The BJP has fielded five Gujjar candidates in Thanamandi, Budhal, Poonch, Surankote, and Mendhar, where Gujjars make up a significant voting bloc
Further describing Congress Party's promises for Jammu and Kashmir, he said, 'A monthly benefit of Rs 3,000 will be given to women heads of families, and interest-free loan of Rs 5 lakh'
Jammu Kashmir elections: Home Minister Amit Shah alleges Congress, NC, and PDP were responsible for spread of terror in Jammu-Kashmir, claiming that under their governance the region was in darkness
Mohiuddin has been asked to clarify his remarks before the party leadership within 48 hours
Shah was addressing an election rally in this border area in the Union territory's Poonch district
The second phase of polling covering 26 assembly seats will be held on September 25 followed by the third and final phase in the rest of the 40 seats on October 1
Jammu-Kashmir elections: Prime Minister Modi criticised Congress at a rally in Katra, claiming they compromise culture for votes. He also attacked Rahul Gandhi for his recent US visit
PM Modi said the BJP will fulfil its promise of restoration of Jammu and Kashmir's statehood
Jammu-Kashmir Assembly elections: Prime Minister Narendra Modi's rallies are critical for the BJP to strengthen its foothold in the region and engage voters ahead of the decisive polls
This was the first assembly elections in J-K post abrogation of Article 370 in August 2019
In 2014, the total voter turnout across all seats was 65.52 per cent. Ten years back, Kishtwar had recorded 78.1 per cent and Pulwama 38.1 per cent
Jammu and Kashmir Phase 1 election updates: Catch all the latest LIVE Assembly election updates here
Voting, that commenced at 7 am today, is underway across the Union Territory. It will conclude at 6 pm
Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections recorded a 26.72% voter turnout by 11 am, with the Inderwal constituency leading the chart. The elections are the first since Article 370 was abrogated in 2019
Kharge asserted that the people of Jammu and Kashmir are eager to safeguard their rights and embark on a new era of true development and full statehood
Jammu-Kashmir Assembly elections began on Wednesday after 10 years, marking the first polls since the abrogation of Article 370. The first phase includes 24 constituencies, across seven districts