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TopicKashmir elections

Topic: Kashmir elections

J&K civil servants must adjust to loss of power. And avoid Delhi-like CM-LG war

Civil servants in J&K will need to shift their role from being the primary decision-makers to implementing the policies and directives set forth by the new political leadership.

SubscriberWrites: Futility of elections in Kashmir without addressing the core issue

Over 700,000 Indian troops remain stationed in Kashmir, making it one of the most militarized regions in the world.

In Kashmir DDC polls, Modi govt, security forces fuelling insecurity, doing great disservice

The militants and separatists have not issued any threats or calls for poll boycott, indicating an easing of threat perception.

Govt amends Panchayat law to set up District Development Councils in J&K, elections soon

Officials said the Central government's move to establish these councils is aimed at enhancing grassroots-level democracy across J&K.

Kashmir freeze will continue in 2020 as Modi govt’s promises to develop Valley look bleak

The silence maintained by the Kashmiri population and the leaders can in no way be taken as acceptance of Modi govt’s decision of 5 August 2019.

Independents, BJP are big winners in J&K block polls boycotted by NC, PDP

The Block Development Council polls marked the first election exercise in J&K since the scrapping of Article 370 in August.

Can’t wait for ideal situation to emerge for Kashmir elections: CEO Shailendra Kumar

Chief Electoral Officer Shailendra Kumar announced Sunday that block development council polls in J&K and Ladakh will be held on 24 October.

BJP claims victory in Kashmir local body polls but the numbers tell a different story

Of the 100 seats BJP won in Kashmir, 76 were uncontested. In 2 seats, even its own candidate stayed away from polling booth.

On Camera

Dismantling Iran proxies is a legacy issue for Netanyahu. And Iraq is his last battleground

For India, the strategic ripples are significant. The immediate concern is Pakistan’s diplomatic gain as it embeds itself deeper into the defence framework of the Middle East.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

‘Attack on one is attack on both’—As Pakistan & Saudi Arabia sign pact, a look at their ties since 1967

Building on long-standing ties & Islamic solidarity, Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement comes at a time of heightened regional tensions especially after Israeli attack on Doha.

Gen Zs have taken down the Nepal regime. Here’s why this will never happen in India

To be truly functional and durable, even eternal, a state doesn’t just need a leader, a party or an ideology. It needs functional and robust institutions.