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Haryana and J&K Assembly Elections 2024 Live Updates: BJP leader and former Haryana minister Bachan Singh Arya resigns from party
Haryana and J&K Assembly Elections 2024 Live Updates: Congress released first list of candidates for Haryana polls. It was announced Vinesh Phogat will contest from Julana. This came just hours after Phogat and Bajrang Punia joined Congress party.
After joining the grand old party, Phogat said that Congress was with her during her tough times. She further accused the BJP IT cell of maligning her after she raised her voice.
Meanwhile, the Election Commission of India (ECI) released a notification on September 3 regarding the publication of exit polls for the upcoming legislative assembly elections in Haryana and Jammu and Kashmir. The notification prohibits the publication of exit polls by any means of print, electronic media, or dissemination in any other manner during the period from 7 am on Wednesday, September 18, to 6:30 pm on Saturday, October 5.
"The period between 7.00am on 18.09.2024 (Wednesday) and 6.30pm on 05.10.2024 (Saturday), as the period during which conducting and publishing or publicising exit poll by means of the print or electronic media or dissemination in any other manner whatsoever, the result of any exit poll in connection with the aforesaid general election, shall be prohibited," the notification said.
Furthermore, the notice specifies that the display of any election matter, including results of opinion polls or other poll surveys, in any electronic media will be prohibited during the 48 hours leading up to the conclusion of the poll.
The Haryana legislative assembly, consisting of 90 members, will hold its voting on October 5, with the deadline for filing nominations being September 12.
Meanwhile in J&K, union home minister Amit Shah released BJP's election manifesto and talked about party's agenda ahead of polls. Jammu and Kashmir has 90 assembly constituencies, with 7 seats reserved for Scheduled Castes (SCs) and 9 for Scheduled Tribes (STs). According to the ECI, Jammu and Kashmir has 88.06 lakh eligible electors. In the previous Assembly elections, the People's Democratic Party (PDP) secured 28 seats, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) won 25, the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (NC) obtained 15, and the Congress won 12 seats.
The upcoming elections will be the first in Kashmir since the abrogation of Article 370. Polling in Jammu and Kashmir will take place in three phases on September 18, 25, and October 1.
On August 31, the ECI revised the polling date for the Haryana Assembly elections from October 1 to October 5 and postponed the counting of votes for both the Jammu and Kashmir and Haryana assemblies from October 4 to October 8.
After joining the grand old party, Phogat said that Congress was with her during her tough times. She further accused the BJP IT cell of maligning her after she raised her voice.
Meanwhile, the Election Commission of India (ECI) released a notification on September 3 regarding the publication of exit polls for the upcoming legislative assembly elections in Haryana and Jammu and Kashmir. The notification prohibits the publication of exit polls by any means of print, electronic media, or dissemination in any other manner during the period from 7 am on Wednesday, September 18, to 6:30 pm on Saturday, October 5.
"The period between 7.00am on 18.09.2024 (Wednesday) and 6.30pm on 05.10.2024 (Saturday), as the period during which conducting and publishing or publicising exit poll by means of the print or electronic media or dissemination in any other manner whatsoever, the result of any exit poll in connection with the aforesaid general election, shall be prohibited," the notification said.
Furthermore, the notice specifies that the display of any election matter, including results of opinion polls or other poll surveys, in any electronic media will be prohibited during the 48 hours leading up to the conclusion of the poll.
The Haryana legislative assembly, consisting of 90 members, will hold its voting on October 5, with the deadline for filing nominations being September 12.
Meanwhile in J&K, union home minister Amit Shah released BJP's election manifesto and talked about party's agenda ahead of polls. Jammu and Kashmir has 90 assembly constituencies, with 7 seats reserved for Scheduled Castes (SCs) and 9 for Scheduled Tribes (STs). According to the ECI, Jammu and Kashmir has 88.06 lakh eligible electors. In the previous Assembly elections, the People's Democratic Party (PDP) secured 28 seats, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) won 25, the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (NC) obtained 15, and the Congress won 12 seats.
The upcoming elections will be the first in Kashmir since the abrogation of Article 370. Polling in Jammu and Kashmir will take place in three phases on September 18, 25, and October 1.
On August 31, the ECI revised the polling date for the Haryana Assembly elections from October 1 to October 5 and postponed the counting of votes for both the Jammu and Kashmir and Haryana assemblies from October 4 to October 8.
17:05 (IST) Sep 06
J&K Assembly elections: White paper will be issued to fix responsibility of those involved in emergence of terrorism in J&K
16:57 (IST) Sep 06
J&K Assembly elections: 'BJP govt restored Panchayati Raj and established democracy,' says Amit shah ahead of J&K polls
Amit Shah said, "Earlier, democracy was limited to only three families. There were no panchayat elections, no tehsil panchayats, no district panchayats.
The BJP government has restored Panchayati Raj and established democracy by conducting elections for the gram panchayat, tehsil panchayat, district panchayat and municipality."
The BJP government has restored Panchayati Raj and established democracy by conducting elections for the gram panchayat, tehsil panchayat, district panchayat and municipality."
16:47 (IST) Sep 06
J&K Assembly elections: "Due to Article 370, reservation was not possible; women, Dalits and tribals faced injustice,' claimed Shah
"However, PM Modi-led govt introduced reservation. Reservations of the OBC have now been increased.
The Gurjars, Bakarwals and Pahadis were deprived of reservations for years. And today, we started giving reservations to these sections under the Modi govt," he added.
The Gurjars, Bakarwals and Pahadis were deprived of reservations for years. And today, we started giving reservations to these sections under the Modi govt," he added.
16:42 (IST) Sep 06
J&K Assembly elections: Amit Shah attacks Congress, NC over Article 370
"The abolishment of Article 370, the historic decision of PM Modi, has led to peace, progress and social justice.
Unfortunately, Congress silently supports the agenda of the NC. However, I would like to make it clear that the Article is a history, and it will not be restored.
It was due to Article 370 that the youths of Jammu and Kashmir were pushed toward violence," said Shah
Unfortunately, Congress silently supports the agenda of the NC. However, I would like to make it clear that the Article is a history, and it will not be restored.
It was due to Article 370 that the youths of Jammu and Kashmir were pushed toward violence," said Shah
16:36 (IST) Sep 06
J&K Assembly elections live: 'J&K shifted from maximum terrorism to maximum tourism,' says Amit shah
"These 10 years... have been of peace and development, of good governance for Jammu and Kashmir. In these 10 years, this state has shifted from maximum terrorism to maximum tourism," also said Amit Shah.
16:34 (IST) Sep 06
J&K Assembly elections: Amit Shah on terrorism in J&K
He said, "Till 2014, the shadow of terrorism and separatism always prevailed over Jammu and Kashmir. These always destabilized Jammu and Kashmir and all the governments dealt with Jammu and Kashmir with the politics of appeasement."
16:31 (IST) Sep 06
J&K Assembly elections: 'J&K always a part of India,' says Amit Shah after election manifesto release
"From Pandit Premnath Dogra to the martyrdom of Shyama Prasad Mukherjee... this entire struggle was carried forward first by the Bharatiya Jana Sangh and then by the Bharatiya Janata Party.
Because our party believes that Jammu and Kashmir has always been and will remain a part of India," said Shah.
Because our party believes that Jammu and Kashmir has always been and will remain a part of India," said Shah.
16:27 (IST) Sep 06
J&K Assembly elections live: Amit Shah speaks on BJP's agenda after releasing party manifesto
"Since Independence, Jammu & Kashmir has been important for our party. We have always tried to keep this land intact with India... Our party believes that J&K has always been part of India and it will remain so. Till 2014, J&K always remain in the shadow of separatism and terrorism. Different state and non-state actors kept the state unstable. All the govt dealt with the state with a policy of appeasement. Whenever the history of J&K will be written, these ten years after 2014 will be marked as a golden period for the state."
16:25 (IST) Sep 06
J&K Assembly elections: 'Article 370 will never return,' says Amit Shah
Amit shah gave his remarks after releasing the manifesto.
16:19 (IST) Sep 06
J&K Assembly elections: Union home minister Amit Shah releases BJP manifesto ahead of polls
Union home minister Amit Shah on Friday launched the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) poll campaign by releasing the party's manifesto during a two-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir.BJP is facing internal challenges with protests from party members over ticket distribution ahead of the assembly election. Shah's visit is expected to help the party in its damage control exercise after discontent within the BJP about ticket allocations in the Union territory.
Read full story16:11 (IST) Sep 06
J&K Assembly elections: BJP holds meet in J&K to release party manifesto for state polls
16:06 (IST) Sep 06
Haryana Assembly elections: Wrestlers Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia leave from AICC Headquarters after joining the Congress party
Both wrestlers joined after meeting party head Mallikarjun Kharge at his 10 Rajaji Marg residence.
16:01 (IST) Sep 06
Haryana Assembly elections: Vinesh Phogat expresses gratitude for Congress support
"I thank the Congress very much because it is only in bad times that we realise who is our own.
When we were being dragged on the road, all of you were with us except BJP. You were able to understand our pain and tears. I am proud that I am associated with an ideology that stands against the injustice done to women and is ready to fight for their rights from the streets to the Parliament," said Phogat
When we were being dragged on the road, all of you were with us except BJP. You were able to understand our pain and tears. I am proud that I am associated with an ideology that stands against the injustice done to women and is ready to fight for their rights from the streets to the Parliament," said Phogat
15:57 (IST) Sep 06
Haryana Assembly elections: Congress answers if Phogat and Punia will contest polls
On Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia contesting Haryana assembly polls, Congress said that, 'Party election panel will decide.'
15:44 (IST) Sep 06
'The fight is continuing, it hasn't ended yet. It's in Court,' Vinesh on wrestlers' protest
"The fight is continuing, it hasn't ended yet. It's in Court. We will win that fight as well... With the new platform that we are getting today, we will work for the service of the nation. The way we played our game with heart, we will give our best to work for our people. I want to tell my sisters, that I am with them. If there will be no one for you, I will be there, Congress party will be there. I have felt this, and I can assure you that we will be there for sure," Vinesh said.
15:38 (IST) Sep 06
Haryana Assembly Elections live: 'We will always stay true to Congress', says Bajrang Punia after joining Congress
"What BJP IT Cell is saying today that we just wanted to do politics...We had written to all women BJP MPs to stand with us but they still didn't come. We are paying to raise the voices of women but now we know that BJP stands with atrocities against women, and all other parties stand with us. We will work hard to strengthen the Congress party and the nation...The day Vinesh qualified for finals the country was happy but the next day everyone was sad. At that time, one IT Cell was celebrating," Punia added.
15:35 (IST) Sep 06
'Bure waqt mein pta chalta hai apna kaun hai (In tough times, you find out who is really yours),' Vinesh Phogat after joining Congress
After joining Congress, Phogat said that Congress was with her during her tough times. She accused the BJP IT cell of maligning her after she raised her voice.
15:30 (IST) Sep 06
Haryana Assembly Elections live: 'Vinesh received a show cause notice from Indian railways hours after she resigned from her post,' says Congress leader Venugopal
During the press conference, venugopal alleged that the Indian railways issued a show cause notice against Vinesh Phogat hours after she resigned from the post. He added that the show cause was issued because Vinesh stood with Congress leader Rahul Gandhi.
15:25 (IST) Sep 06
Haryana Assembly Elections live: 'Each and every Indian standing with Vinesh and Bajrang in their fight against injustice,' says Congress leader Venugopal
Congress leader Venugopal welcomes the wrestlers in the party and said that each and every Indian along with Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge stands with Vinesh in her fight against injustice.
15:20 (IST) Sep 06
Haryana Assembly Elections live: Wrestlers Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia join Congress ahead Haryana Polls
Wrestlers Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia joined the Congress party ahead of Haryana's assembly elections. Before joining the party, Phogat and Punia met Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge at his 10 Rajaji Marg residence. Earlier in the day, Vinesh Phogat resigned from her post as the Officer of Special Duty (OSD) in the Indian Railways, citing "personal reasons".
Read full story15:08 (IST) Sep 06
Haryana Assembly Elections live: 'I too had received offers but ...,' says Sakshi Malik on Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia joining politics
Sakshi Malik reacted to Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia joining Congress. She said that she had received offers but didn't accept any of them. The wrestler urged people to not get the wrong impression about their protest. Phogat and Punia are all set to enter the political arena. They earlier met the party's head Kharge and Venugopal in New Delhi.
Read full story14:56 (IST) Sep 06
Haryana Assembly Elections Live: Central leadership of Congress will decide whether Vinesh, Bajrang will contest elections, says Haryana Congress Spokesperson
Ahead of wrestlers Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia joining the Congress, Haryana Congress Spokesperson Kewal Dhingra stated that the central leadership of the party will decide whether they will contest the elections considering factors like winnability.
Kewal Dhingra said, "Today they (Bajrang Punia and Vinesh Phogat) will be joining Congress at the residence of Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge. The central and state leadership of BJP stood with Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. The international players were humiliated at the Jantar Mantar in Delhi. They were victims of torture and abuse. The central leadership of the party will decide whether they will contest the elections considering factors like winnability."
He further said that during the 10 years of rule of former Chief Minister of Haryana Bhupinder Singh Hooda, 750 sportspersons were given jobs in high positions.
Wrestlers Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia are scheduled to meet Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge at his residence in Delhi followed by official joining at Party Headquarters on Friday.
Kewal Dhingra said, "Today they (Bajrang Punia and Vinesh Phogat) will be joining Congress at the residence of Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge. The central and state leadership of BJP stood with Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. The international players were humiliated at the Jantar Mantar in Delhi. They were victims of torture and abuse. The central leadership of the party will decide whether they will contest the elections considering factors like winnability."
He further said that during the 10 years of rule of former Chief Minister of Haryana Bhupinder Singh Hooda, 750 sportspersons were given jobs in high positions.
Wrestlers Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia are scheduled to meet Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge at his residence in Delhi followed by official joining at Party Headquarters on Friday.
14:48 (IST) Sep 06
Haryana Assembly Elections Live: 'Chak de India, Chak De Haryana,' says Kharge after meeting Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia
Taking to X after the meeting, Kharge said, "Met our talented champions Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia, who have made India proud, at 10 Rajaji Marg."
"We are proud of both of you," he added.
"We are proud of both of you," he added.
14:40 (IST) Sep 06
Jammu & Kashmir Assembly Elections: Union home minister Amit Shah arrives in Jammu
14:38 (IST) Sep 06
Jammu & Kashmir Assembly Elections: Former BJP MLA breaks down after being denied party ticket from Haryana; watch video
14:26 (IST) Sep 06
Haryana Assembly Elections Live: Wrestlers Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia Set to Join Congress
: In a significant political move, celebrated wrestlers Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia are set to join the Congress party on Friday at 3 PM, in the presence of K C Venugopal and Pawan Khera at the AICC headquarters in Delhi.
Sources indicate that Congress may field Vinesh Phogat from the Badhra assembly seat in Bhiwani district or the Julana seat in Jind district for the upcoming assembly elections. In a related development, Vinesh has also resigned from her railway department job.
Sources indicate that Congress may field Vinesh Phogat from the Badhra assembly seat in Bhiwani district or the Julana seat in Jind district for the upcoming assembly elections. In a related development, Vinesh has also resigned from her railway department job.
14:23 (IST) Sep 06
Jammu & Kashmir Assembly Elections: Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia meets Kharge ahead of joining Congress
13:43 (IST) Sep 06
Haryana Assembly Elections Live: Wrestler Vinesh Phogat resigns for Indian Railways ahead of joining Congress
12:10 (IST) Sep 06
Union home minister Amit Shah is set to embark on a two-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir, where he will officially launch the BJP's poll campaign and release the party's manifesto. Shah highlighted the positive changes in Jammu and Kashmir under the Narendra Modi government, saying, "J&K is witnessing a new era of peace and development under the Modi government.
The region has transformed from a terrorist hotspot into a tourist hotspot, with an increase in educational and economic activities."
The region has transformed from a terrorist hotspot into a tourist hotspot, with an increase in educational and economic activities."
09:08 (IST) Sep 06
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, former party chiefs Sonia and Rahul Gandhi and AICC general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra are among the star campaigners named by the party for the Jammu and Kashmir assembly polls. Congress general secretaries Jairam Ramesh, K C Venugopal, Sachin Pilot, Ghulam Ahmad Mir as well as Himachal Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu and his deputy Mukesh Agnihotri are also on the list the Congress has submitted to the Election Commission for the second phase of the three-phase polls.
Jammu and Kashmir Congress chief Tariq Hamid Karra, former J&K Congress chief Vikar Rasool Wani, senior leaders Salman Khurshid, Ajay Maken, Syed Naseer Hussain, Rajani Patil, Rajiv Shukla and Manish Tewari are also part of the 40 leaders on the Congress list.
Jammu and Kashmir Congress chief Tariq Hamid Karra, former J&K Congress chief Vikar Rasool Wani, senior leaders Salman Khurshid, Ajay Maken, Syed Naseer Hussain, Rajani Patil, Rajiv Shukla and Manish Tewari are also part of the 40 leaders on the Congress list.
08:13 (IST) Sep 06
Haryana Assembly Elections Live:'BJP is going and Congress will win in Haryana,' says Congress MP Deepender Hooda
Exuding confidence in winning the Haryana assembly polls, Congress MP Deepender Singh Hooda said on Thursday that both the BJP leadership and Khattar Sahib know that the BJP is going and Congress will win here.
Soon after attending the Haryana sub-committee meeting held on Thursday at Himachal Bhawan in New Delhi, Hooda said, "People of Haryana have decided that they will form Congress government in the state. Both the BJP leadership and Khattar sahib know this. BJP workers recognize that they are not getting respect in the party and the party has no future in the state."
"The party's internal assessment, reports from the ground and media reports suggest BJP is going and Congress will win in Haryana," he added.
Soon after attending the Haryana sub-committee meeting held on Thursday at Himachal Bhawan in New Delhi, Hooda said, "People of Haryana have decided that they will form Congress government in the state. Both the BJP leadership and Khattar sahib know this. BJP workers recognize that they are not getting respect in the party and the party has no future in the state."
"The party's internal assessment, reports from the ground and media reports suggest BJP is going and Congress will win in Haryana," he added.
07:10 (IST) Sep 06
Haryana Assembly Elections Live: Former Haryana minister Karan Dev Kamboj quits BJP posts over ticket distribution
Former Haryana Minister Karan Dev Kamboj, who held the post of state BJP OBC Morcha chief, announced his resignation from all the posts of the Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday and said there has been injustice with workers in the distribution of tickets.
The BJP on Wednesday released the first list of 67 candidates for the October 5 Haryana Assembly elections.
Kamboj expressed dissatisfaction with the party's decision, apparently about Indri constituency.
"My family and I have been part of the BJP since the time of Jan Sangh. I have worked with a lot of dedication. Now Congress culture has come into the BJP as well...Yesterday, a few people who created so much trouble were made to join the BJP and were given tickets...I worked for 5 years and made the maximum OBC community join the BJP...This is cheating on the rest of the party workers. We will object to this," Kamboj told ANI.
On the BJP's prospects to form the government for the third time in Haryana, he said, "Congress will form the government here and the BJP's dream will remain a dream..."
The development is being seen as a setback for the BJP for its preparations for the assembly polls.
The BJP on Wednesday released the first list of 67 candidates for the October 5 Haryana Assembly elections.
Kamboj expressed dissatisfaction with the party's decision, apparently about Indri constituency.
"My family and I have been part of the BJP since the time of Jan Sangh. I have worked with a lot of dedication. Now Congress culture has come into the BJP as well...Yesterday, a few people who created so much trouble were made to join the BJP and were given tickets...I worked for 5 years and made the maximum OBC community join the BJP...This is cheating on the rest of the party workers. We will object to this," Kamboj told ANI.
On the BJP's prospects to form the government for the third time in Haryana, he said, "Congress will form the government here and the BJP's dream will remain a dream..."
The development is being seen as a setback for the BJP for its preparations for the assembly polls.
07:09 (IST) Sep 06
Haryana Assembly Elections Live: Hectic parleys on as Cong, AAP race against time to seal alliance deal in Haryana
The Congress on Thursday engaged in hectic consultations to explore the possibility of an alliance with AAP for the Haryana Assembly polls, even as some of its leaders expressed reservations over such a tie-up with the Arvind Kejriwal-led party. The Congress' sub-committee for Haryana which includes the likes of AICC in-charge of the state Deepak Babaria, T S Singhdeo and Ajay Maken among others sought consultations with several senior leaders.
While some leaders are said to be in favour of an alliance with AAP to prevent vote division, others have expressed reservations.
"AAP has no base in Haryana, and I feel why should we give them a footprint? But if there is some compulsion, then it is up to the high command to decide whether they want to have an understanding with them in other states also," Congress leader Captain Ajay Singh Yadav said when asked about talks of a Congress-AAP alliance for Haryana elections 2024.
"Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi, and Sonia Gandhi are the ones who will decide whether we need to form an alliance or not. As far as my personal opinion is concerned, Congress does not need an alliance in Haryana... The popularity of Congress is at its peak. AAP can cause no loss to Congress. Why should AAP be allowed to enter Haryana," Yadav asked.
Singhdeo said backdoor consultations are going on over the possibility of an alliance and there is no objection from anyone about it.
"It has to be agreeable to both parties. If we are in an alliance and we are part of a family, then every member of the family has an equal right to put forth their views and if they (AAP) feel comfortable, then we will do it together and if not, we will still be together and we will do our thing," Singhdeo said on possibilities for an alliance.
Earlier, Rohtak MP and senior Congress leader Deepender Hooda said the process is underway and the party's system operates one step at a time.
"We are confident that the party will field the strongest candidates after reviewing the names," he said in response to a query on when the party will announce its candidates.
"Congress' alliance is with the people of Haryana. They (the people) have made up their minds to have a Congress government in Haryana. (Manohar Lal) Khattar and senior BJP leadership know this," Deepender Hooda said.
While some leaders are said to be in favour of an alliance with AAP to prevent vote division, others have expressed reservations.
"AAP has no base in Haryana, and I feel why should we give them a footprint? But if there is some compulsion, then it is up to the high command to decide whether they want to have an understanding with them in other states also," Congress leader Captain Ajay Singh Yadav said when asked about talks of a Congress-AAP alliance for Haryana elections 2024.
"Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi, and Sonia Gandhi are the ones who will decide whether we need to form an alliance or not. As far as my personal opinion is concerned, Congress does not need an alliance in Haryana... The popularity of Congress is at its peak. AAP can cause no loss to Congress. Why should AAP be allowed to enter Haryana," Yadav asked.
Singhdeo said backdoor consultations are going on over the possibility of an alliance and there is no objection from anyone about it.
"It has to be agreeable to both parties. If we are in an alliance and we are part of a family, then every member of the family has an equal right to put forth their views and if they (AAP) feel comfortable, then we will do it together and if not, we will still be together and we will do our thing," Singhdeo said on possibilities for an alliance.
Earlier, Rohtak MP and senior Congress leader Deepender Hooda said the process is underway and the party's system operates one step at a time.
"We are confident that the party will field the strongest candidates after reviewing the names," he said in response to a query on when the party will announce its candidates.
"Congress' alliance is with the people of Haryana. They (the people) have made up their minds to have a Congress government in Haryana. (Manohar Lal) Khattar and senior BJP leadership know this," Deepender Hooda said.
07:09 (IST) Sep 06
Jammu & Kashmir Assembly Elections: J&K Congress chief Tariq Karra files nomination for assembly polls
Jammu and Kashmir Congress president Tariq Hameed Karra filed his nomination papers on Thursday from the Central Shalteng assembly constituency ahead of the assembly polls.
After filing his nomination papers, Karra said, "I am a resident of Batmaloo and whenever there is something big that has to be done, something good has to be done. I come here to meet my people."
When asked about independent candidates contesting this election, Karra said that they are being "made to contest elections" to divide votes.
"Independent candidates are being made to contest elections to divide votes, people should look closely at what is right and wrong. People of J&K know that I am the only one who has made strict decisions in the interest of people," he added.
After filing his nomination papers, Karra said, "I am a resident of Batmaloo and whenever there is something big that has to be done, something good has to be done. I come here to meet my people."
When asked about independent candidates contesting this election, Karra said that they are being "made to contest elections" to divide votes.
"Independent candidates are being made to contest elections to divide votes, people should look closely at what is right and wrong. People of J&K know that I am the only one who has made strict decisions in the interest of people," he added.
07:08 (IST) Sep 06
Haryana, J&K Assembly Elections 2024 Live Updates: ECI bans exit polls in Haryana, Jammu & Kashmir, during election period
Ahead of the legislative assembly elections in Haryana and Jammu and Kashmir, the Election Commission of India (ECI) issued a notification regarding the publication of exit polls during the election period.
In a notification dated September 3, the ECI stated that any publication of exit polls in connection to the elections in those regions by any means of print, electronic media or dissemination in any other manner during the period of 7 am on Wednesday, September 18 and 6:30 pm on Saturday, October 5, has been prohibited.
"The period between 7.00 A.M. on 18.09.2024 (Wednesday) and 6.30 P.M. on 05.10.2024 (Saturday), as the period during which conducting and publishing or publicising exit poll by means of the print or electronic media or dissemination in any other manner whatsoever, the result of any exit poll in connection with the aforesaid general election, shall be prohibited," the notification stated.
The notice further mentioned that the display of any election matter, including results of any opinion poll or any other poll survey, in any electronic media would be prohibited during 48 hours ending with the hours fixed for the conclusion of the poll.
In a notification dated September 3, the ECI stated that any publication of exit polls in connection to the elections in those regions by any means of print, electronic media or dissemination in any other manner during the period of 7 am on Wednesday, September 18 and 6:30 pm on Saturday, October 5, has been prohibited.
"The period between 7.00 A.M. on 18.09.2024 (Wednesday) and 6.30 P.M. on 05.10.2024 (Saturday), as the period during which conducting and publishing or publicising exit poll by means of the print or electronic media or dissemination in any other manner whatsoever, the result of any exit poll in connection with the aforesaid general election, shall be prohibited," the notification stated.
The notice further mentioned that the display of any election matter, including results of any opinion poll or any other poll survey, in any electronic media would be prohibited during 48 hours ending with the hours fixed for the conclusion of the poll.
07:07 (IST) Sep 06
Jammu & Kashmir Assembly Elections: Amit Shah to launch BJP campaign in Jammu on Friday, release manifesto
Union home minister Amit Shah will launch the BJP's poll campaign and release the party's manifesto during his two-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir beginning Friday. Shah's visit comes at a critical time for the BJP in J&K as the party faces growing challenges ahead of the assembly elections with several leaders and workers protesting and some of them leaving the saffron party after being denied tickets.
"Amit Shah ji is arriving in Jammu for a two-day visit starting tomorrow. He will be arriving in the late afternoon from Delhi," a senior leader told PTI.
On the first day of his visit, Shah will release the party manifesto at 4 pm here, the leader added.
Later in the evening, he will chair a meeting with party leaders and meet delegations of party workers.
Shah will officially launch the BJP's campaign from Jammu, where he is scheduled to address a rally in the city on Saturday, he said.
His visit to Jammu is seen as crucial, given the resentment within the BJP over its ticket distribution in the Union Territory. This has prompted the party to launch a damage control exercise, deploying several top leaders, including Union ministers, to calm the situation over the past week.
Jammu district, which has 11 assembly constituencies, holds significant importance for the BJP. The party secured nine of these seats in the 2014 elections, contributing to its total tally of 25.
"Amit Shah ji is arriving in Jammu for a two-day visit starting tomorrow. He will be arriving in the late afternoon from Delhi," a senior leader told PTI.
On the first day of his visit, Shah will release the party manifesto at 4 pm here, the leader added.
Later in the evening, he will chair a meeting with party leaders and meet delegations of party workers.
Shah will officially launch the BJP's campaign from Jammu, where he is scheduled to address a rally in the city on Saturday, he said.
His visit to Jammu is seen as crucial, given the resentment within the BJP over its ticket distribution in the Union Territory. This has prompted the party to launch a damage control exercise, deploying several top leaders, including Union ministers, to calm the situation over the past week.
Jammu district, which has 11 assembly constituencies, holds significant importance for the BJP. The party secured nine of these seats in the 2014 elections, contributing to its total tally of 25.
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