Like our Facebook Page

news details

Elections in J&K to be held in Nov ET report of May 9 vindicated 6/29/2019 12:13:18 AM Early Times Report JAMMU, June 28: An Early Times report of May 9 got vindicated on Friday when the Union Home Minister Amit Shah revealed that polls in Jammu and Kashmir are being held by the end of 2019. "The Election Commission has held talks with the Centre and all political parties and decided that it would be possible to hold elections at the end of this year," Shah said, adding that the elections were delayed due to Ramzan, the Amarnath Yatra, and security reasons. Early Times in its report titled 'Govt to hold JK's Assembly polls in November ' carried on May 9 had specifically stated that the much-awaited polls for the state assembly are being held by the end of this year due to security reasons. On January 3, then Home Minister Rajnath Singh had said the government is willing to hold elections in Jammu and Kashmir along with general elections in May. After 1996, this is the first time the Central rule has been imposed in the militancy-hit state. Governor's rule was imposed in the state on June 19 last year when the BJP withdrew its support to the PDP and toppled the government. There were speculations that the two parties were trying hard to stitch the common ground together and form the government again. Also, there were reports that the rebel group led by the PDP leader Imran Ansari was preparing for a major coup and would form the government in the state. However, these speculations were put to rest by the Governor SP Malik when he dissolved the state legislative assembly amid political chaos. Now, with polls being held in the state as per this official announcement, chances are high that an interesting situation would emerge in state's political scenario. On one side is the PDP which is facing a major rebellion within its ranks and on the other side is the national conference that claims to be winning the polls with thumping majority. Also, People's Conference led by Sajad Gani Lone and a third front from former IAS officer Shah Faesal has made the situation lofty to keep an eye on.   Share This News with Your Friends on Social Network     Comment on this Story

top stories of the day

KU warden 'disrespects' law, says reply to RTI 'waste of time' Elections in J&K to be held in Nov JKPSC acts tough against 9 candidates for misbehaving with supervisory staff AP seeks FIR against GDC Kathua principal for harassment ACB unearths loan fraud of over Rs 177 cr in J&K Bank Issues order for shifting Anganwari centre out of his authority Big fishes have always got away: Munish HM in Kashmir and no shut down Governor inaugurates 'Sindhu Darshan Festival' Infighting within militant groups' pickup pace in Kashmir Former MLAs deprived us from being part of JMC: Bandhu Rakh resident tell Munish Provide copies of land acquisition awards, SIC asks PIO Foreign militant killed in Kralpora gunfight, youth critical as clashes erupt Congress' opposition to orange colour will further hurt it Leaders only come to here during elections: Bahu Fort residents tell Munish Funds for Bazigar Basti toilets swindled GMS Bharat craves for attention, ZEO unmoved Student work as labour at GHSS Ghat, Doda, Will admin take any action Dagantop tourist place unknown to outsiders Karnah roads present medieval look; residents rue Beacon Major CASO brings Kishtwar town to standstill Health of Hajin is not well, since 1962 CHC never developed

STOCK UPDATE