Union Home Minister Amit Shah credited the high voter turnout in the first phase of Jammu and Kashmir assembly polls as evidence of the region's democratic transformation. He criticized Congress, National Conference,

Home Minister said that the work of spreading and promoting terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir in the 90s was done by the families of Abdullah, Mufti and the Congress Party.

From Omar Abdullah and Ravinder Raina to Altaf Bukhari and Tariq Hamid Karra, here's a look at the key candidates in the second phase of the 2024 Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections.

As Jammu and Kashmir witnesses assembly elections for the first time after the abrogation of Article 370, here’s a recap of how national and regional political parties performed in Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Elections since 1962.

Jammu: Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrived in Jammu on Friday night ahead of the hectic day-long campaigning on Saturday during which he will address five public rallies in three districts of Jammu and Kashmir. Shah arrived here from Delhi and drove straight to the State Guest house, a senior BJP leader said.

The initial phase of Jammu and Kashmir's assembly elections concluded with a voter turnout of 58.85 per cent, with Kishtwar leading at 77 per cent and Pulwama trailing at just over 46 per cent. This election is significant as it is the first since Article 370 was revoked.

Diplomats from across the globe, including the P5 nations, will visit Jammu for a significant event. Learn more about this important gathering.

Jammu and Kashmir Assembly election is the first since the abrogation of Article 370, which revoked the Union Territory's special status. The strong voter turnout suggests that, despite these changes,

Jammu and Kashmir saw a 61.38% voter turnout in the first phase of assembly elections, according to the Election Commission of India. Male turnout was 63.75%, while female turnout was 58.96%, and third gender turnout reached 40%.