In Part-2 of the J&K Despatch series—on 1st assembly polls being held in the UT in 10 yrs—ThePrint looks at the hopes of ‘Generation Rage’ from a new political leadership.
Oil prices are nearly 40% lower than they were in June 2022, when fuel prices were effectively frozen; yet, consumers have not benefited from this decrease.
Calling the upcoming assembly elections crucial, the Baramulla MP said that people of J&K are united & will fight for justice. He was granted interim bail by Delhi's special NIA court Thursday.
The latest ceasefire violation comes days ahead of the first phase of the three-phase assembly elections in the union territory scheduled on 18 September.
Additional deployment ahead of 1st Assembly polls after Article 370 removed in 2019. Forces say attacks carried out by hardened terrorists who have infiltrated the region.
It indicates that RSS wants a bigger role in decision-making, especially after BJP's disappointing LS results. More such decisions will be made in coming weeks, ThePrint has learnt.
Jammu and Kashmir will witness elections after a gap of ten years. There are a total of 90 assembly constituencies, of which 74 are general, nine are ST and seven are SC.
Both state govts have been doling out money for schemes aimed at almost every section of population, even as opposition & analysts point out the impracticability of such announcements.
The bypolls were necessitated after 9 MLAs rebelled against Congress in March. Of these, the party has since won in 4 & the BJP in 2. Polls in the remaining 3 will be held on 10 July.
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