Jammu and Kashmir will witness a new chapter on October 8 as the counting for the assembly polls will be held and results declared. The assembly elections were held after a gap of 10 years in the Union Territory. It's also the first assembly election after the abrogation of Article 370. And with the highest voting percentage, every political party is anxious about the results.

As the countdown to the counting of votes in Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections enters its final hours, a significant controversy has erupted over the Lieutenant Governor administration's proposal to nominate five members to the Legislative Assembly before a new government is sworn in. These nominated members will have voting rights, including participation in any vote of confidence, raising concerns among political leaders.&nbsp;

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/kolkata-doctor-murder-rape-cbi-files-chargesheet-ruling-out-gangrape-says-accused-roy-acted-alone-765198">CBI files chargesheet in RG Kar case, rules out gangrape, says Roy acted alone</a>

For the first time in Jammu and Kashmir’s political history, the nominated Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) will play a crucial role in government formation following a decade-long hiatus. The recent amendment to the J&amp;K People's Representation Act allows for five nominated members—two representing Kashmiri displaced persons (one man and one woman) and one from the Pakistan-Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (POJK) community—who will possess full legislative powers akin to elected representatives. National Conference President Farooq Abdullah strongly condemned the move and said that hearts are not won by force but with love.&nbsp;

''God Bless his soul. How does it matter? Let him nominate 100, all 90 should be nominated by him. Will he run the state? You don't win the hearts of people by threatening, You don't win the hearts of people by force. You win the hearts by love by creating that condition. I am sure he has failed, totally failed,'' said Dr Abdullah.&nbsp;

Tariq Hamid Karra, the chief of Jammu and Kashmir Congress, vehemently criticised the BJP, accusing the party of undermining democracy in the region.&nbsp;

''It's a very unfortunate thing that BJP is doing. It's an unconstitutional and undemocratic thing. They are disregarding the people's mandate. This was a nefarious design and it was conceived much before elections. The purpose is to undo the people's verdict. It's a disregard. The Constitution of India says that the President can nominate members of&nbsp;Rajya Sabha&nbsp;but it's different here. Here, the LG can nominate people on his whim and wishes. I fail to understand when the president has not been given any arbitrary powers, how come the LG has them. I would call it pre-poll rigging. The BJP's count will start from six while ours from one,'' said Karra.&nbsp;

The Awami Ittehad Party leader, Engineer Rashid, also called the decision undemocratic and unconstitutional.&nbsp;"I think it's absolutely unwanted, undemocratic and unconstitutional. What is the fun of electing people from voting? If there was an upper house and they were nominated, it was a different thing. If Modi Ji claims, after abrogation it's one nation, one country, one symbol but he is thrusting a unique status for Jammu and Kashmir by nominating 5 MLAs. It doesn't happen in any state and I am sure pressure will build up and it will be revoked,'' he said.&nbsp;

With the majority of exit polls showing the National Conference and Congress coalition getting the majority of seats in the Union Territory, the BJP is also not very far behind. The fight majorly seems between the National Conference and BJP. While the Valley seems to have voted for the regional party, Jammu seems to have chosen BJP yet again.&nbsp;

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/maldives-president-in-india-new-delhi-male-sign-key-projects-including-launch-of-rupay-card-in-maldives-765134">New Delhi, Male sign MoUs, agreement including launch of RuPay in Maldives</a>

Meanwhile, Farooq Abdullah has said that taking over the reins of the government will not be easy for any political party as a lot of things have changed in the last 10 years. The PDP has hinted that they are ready to support the Congress-National Conference, which has been welcomed by both Congress and NC.&nbsp;

''It's a heck of a challenge, whichever government will come in power here.&nbsp;The state has gone through terrible tragedies in the last 10 years. To get the state back on rails will not be easy. For that government, it will be a nightmare to bring the state back to normalcy. People are in jail for telling the truth, truth must shine and lies should not be there. We want a government that will keep Jammu and Kashmir united. The BJP only depends on hate. I am very grateful to Mehbooba for saying she will support the formation of the government. She has decided the right thing. For the improvement and peace and prosperity of the state, we all have to work together, and I am glad,'' said Farooq.&nbsp;

All eyes will be on the results, how the&nbsp;situation develops later, and its potential impact on governance in Jammu and Kashmir.

Jammu and Kashmir will witness a new chapter on October 8 as the counting for the assembly polls will be held and results declared. The assembly elections were held after a gap of 10 years in the Union Territory.

Jammu and Kashmir will witness a new chapter on October 8 as the counting for the assembly polls will be held and results declared. The assembly elections were held after a gap of 10 years in the Union Territory. It's also the first assembly election after the abrogation of Article 370. And with the highest voting percentage, every political party is anxious about the results. As the countdown to the counting of votes in Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections enters its final hours, a significant controversy has erupted over the Lieutenant Governor administration's proposal to nominate five members to the Legislative Assembly before a new government is sworn in. These nominated members will have voting rights, including participation in any vote of confidence, raising concerns among political leaders. Also read: CBI files chargesheet in RG Kar case, rules out gangrape, says Roy acted alone For the first time in Jammu and Kashmir’s political history, the nominated Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) will play a crucial role in government formation following a decade-long hiatus. The recent amendment to the J&K People's Representation Act allows for five nominated members—two representing Kashmiri displaced persons (one man and one woman) and one from the Pakistan-Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (POJK) community—who will possess full legislative powers akin to elected representatives. National Conference President Farooq Abdullah strongly condemned the move and said that hearts are not won by force but with love. ''God Bless his soul. How does it matter? Let him nominate 100, all 90 should be nominated by him. Will he run the state? You don't win the hearts of people by threatening, You don't win the hearts of people by force. You win the hearts by love by creating that condition. I am sure he has failed, totally failed,'' said Dr Abdullah. Tariq Hamid Karra, the chief of Jammu and Kashmir Congress, vehemently criticised the BJP, accusing the party of undermining democracy in the region. ''It's a very unfortunate thing that BJP is doing. It's an unconstitutional and undemocratic thing. They are disregarding the people's mandate. This was a nefarious design and it was conceived much before elections. The purpose is to undo the people's verdict. It's a disregard. The Constitution of India says that the President can nominate members of Rajya Sabha but it's different here. Here, the LG can nominate people on his whim and wishes. I fail to understand when the president has not been given any arbitrary powers, how come the LG has them. I would call it pre-poll rigging. The BJP's count will start from six while ours from one,'' said Karra. The Awami Ittehad Party leader, Engineer Rashid, also called the decision undemocratic and unconstitutional. "I think it's absolutely unwanted, undemocratic and unconstitutional. What is the fun of electing people from voting? If there was an upper house and they were nominated, it was a different thing. If Modi Ji claims, after abrogation it's one nation, one country, one symbol but he is thrusting a unique status for Jammu and Kashmir by nominating 5 MLAs. It doesn't happen in any state and I am sure pressure will build up and it will be revoked,'' he said. With the majority of exit polls showing the National Conference and Congress coalition getting the majority of seats in the Union Territory, the BJP is also not very far behind. The fight majorly seems between the National Conference and BJP. While the Valley seems to have voted for the regional party, Jammu seems to have chosen BJP yet again. Also read: New Delhi, Male sign MoUs, agreement including launch of RuPay in Maldives Meanwhile, Farooq Abdullah has said that taking over the reins of the government will not be easy for any political party as a lot of things have changed in the last 10 years. The PDP has hinted that they are ready to support the Congress-National Conference, which has been welcomed by both Congress and NC. ''It's a heck of a challenge, whichever government will come in power here. The state has gone through terrible tragedies in the last 10 years. To get the state back on rails will not be easy. For that government, it will be a nightmare to bring the state back to normalcy. People are in jail for telling the truth, truth must shine and lies should not be there. We want a government that will keep Jammu and Kashmir united. The BJP only depends on hate. I am very grateful to Mehbooba for saying she will support the formation of the government. She has decided the right thing. For the improvement and peace and prosperity of the state, we all have to work together, and I am glad,'' said Farooq. All eyes will be on the results, how the situation develops later, and its potential impact on governance in Jammu and Kashmir.

J&K assembly poll results tomorrow: Opposition slams LG’s ‘undemocratic’ power to nominate 5 MLAs

Jammu and Kashmir witnessed unprecedented public participation in the recently conducted assembly election. The assembly election was conducted after ten long years and was held in three phases. The overall&nbsp;voting percentage of the three phases was recorded at 63.45 per cent. In&nbsp;the first phase of voting, the percentage was 61.38 per cent, in the second phase it was 57.31 per cent while in the third and final phase percentage was 68.72.

The poll panel called the exercise ‘historic’ with no re-polls and overall voting beating Lok Sabha elections 2024 numbers. This was also the first assembly election in the UT after the abrogation of special status under Article 370 in August 2019.

One of the most important candidates in this election is former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir Omar Abdullah, for whom it is a battle of prestige. Omar is contesting from two seats - Budgam and Ganderbal. Omar Abdullah&nbsp;losing the recently held parliamentary elections from the Baramulla constituency has put a question mark on his political career. His losing the seat to Engineer Rashid has jolted his confidence, and that is why he has been forced to fight from both Ganderbal and Budgam seats, which are considered National Conference strongholds.

Also read |&nbsp;<a bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:88,&quot;y&quot;:302,&quot;w&quot;:565,&quot;h&quot;:16,&quot;abs_x&quot;:121,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2139}" href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/wont-die-till-pm-modi-removed-from-power-congress-president-kharge-after-falling-ill-762973">PM Modi speaks to Congress President Kharge after he falls ill during J&amp;K rally</a>

The other prominent names in this assembly elections are Iltija Mufti, Mehbooba Mufti's daughter, who is fighting her first election from a PDP's Bastion seat of Bijbehara. Iltija is also under tremendous pressure to continue the Mufti Legacy in Politics. Other names include Sajad Gani Lone of the People's Conference, Ravindra Raina of BJP, Muzaffar Hussain Beig as Independent, Ghulam Ahmad Mir of Congress, Raman Bhalla of Congress, and Tara Chand.

Since the election was announced, the whole Union territory turned into a festive mode. Campaigning by every political party was done in every nook and corner of the UT. From Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Opposition Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi, all the big leaders were seen campaigning for their parties during the assembly elections. Omar Abdullah, Mehbooba Mufti, Ravindra Raina, Tariq Hameed Qarra, and Iltija Mufti were campaigning aggressively in every part of the UT.

Witnessing continuous attacks and ambushes in the Jammu region in recent months, security was one of the major concerns for the security forces in Jammu and Kashmir. Areas close to the Line of Control and International Border were put on high alert, and a three-tier security system was put in place around every polling booth in the region. There was zero violence recorded across the three phases of the assembly elections. An additional 300 companies of Paramilitary forces were posted in Jammu and Kashmir during the election.

Also read |&nbsp;<a bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:657,&quot;w&quot;:683,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2494}" href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/your-three-generations-indias-home-minister-dares-rivals-to-restore-article-370-in-jammu-kashmir-762289">‘Your three generations...,’ India’s home minister dares rivals to restore Article 370 in Jammu-Kashmir</a> 
&nbsp; 
Every politician as well as the locals are waiting for October 8, the day the results would be announced. As the elections saw unprecedented participation of the people, now the eagerness is about who will win. This election also witnessed forty-four per cent of independent candidates in the fray and people had a huge bouquet of politicians to choose from. It was for the first time in the history of Jammu and Kashmir elections that such a huge number of independent candidates participated.

The election and results this time are so unpredictable that no one knows who will be celebrating when the EVM boxes will be opened, and counting will start. Will it be a national political party like Congress or BJP, or a regional party like NC or PDP? There is no one that can predict the victory and losses this time.

Jammu and Kashmir witnessed unprecedented public participation in the recently conducted assembly election. The assembly election was conducted after ten long years and was held in three phases.

Jammu and Kashmir witnessed unprecedented public participation in the recently conducted assembly election. The assembly election was conducted after ten long years and was held in three phases. The overall voting percentage of the three phases was recorded at 63.45 per cent. In the first phase of voting, the percentage was 61.38 per cent, in the second phase it was 57.31 per cent while in the third and final phase percentage was 68.72. The poll panel called the exercise ‘historic’ with no re-polls and overall voting beating Lok Sabha elections 2024 numbers. This was also the first assembly election in the UT after the abrogation of special status under Article 370 in August 2019. One of the most important candidates in this election is former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir Omar Abdullah, for whom it is a battle of prestige. Omar is contesting from two seats - Budgam and Ganderbal. Omar Abdullah losing the recently held parliamentary elections from the Baramulla constituency has put a question mark on his political career. His losing the seat to Engineer Rashid has jolted his confidence, and that is why he has been forced to fight from both Ganderbal and Budgam seats, which are considered National Conference strongholds. Also read | PM Modi speaks to Congress President Kharge after he falls ill during J&K rally The other prominent names in this assembly elections are Iltija Mufti, Mehbooba Mufti's daughter, who is fighting her first election from a PDP's Bastion seat of Bijbehara. Iltija is also under tremendous pressure to continue the Mufti Legacy in Politics. Other names include Sajad Gani Lone of the People's Conference, Ravindra Raina of BJP, Muzaffar Hussain Beig as Independent, Ghulam Ahmad Mir of Congress, Raman Bhalla of Congress, and Tara Chand. Since the election was announced, the whole Union territory turned into a festive mode. Campaigning by every political party was done in every nook and corner of the UT. From Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Opposition Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi, all the big leaders were seen campaigning for their parties during the assembly elections. Omar Abdullah, Mehbooba Mufti, Ravindra Raina, Tariq Hameed Qarra, and Iltija Mufti were campaigning aggressively in every part of the UT. Witnessing continuous attacks and ambushes in the Jammu region in recent months, security was one of the major concerns for the security forces in Jammu and Kashmir. Areas close to the Line of Control and International Border were put on high alert, and a three-tier security system was put in place around every polling booth in the region. There was zero violence recorded across the three phases of the assembly elections. An additional 300 companies of Paramilitary forces were posted in Jammu and Kashmir during the election. Also read | ‘Your three generations...,’ India’s home minister dares rivals to restore Article 370 in Jammu-Kashmir Every politician as well as the locals are waiting for October 8, the day the results would be announced. As the elections saw unprecedented participation of the people, now the eagerness is about who will win. This election also witnessed forty-four per cent of independent candidates in the fray and people had a huge bouquet of politicians to choose from. It was for the first time in the history of Jammu and Kashmir elections that such a huge number of independent candidates participated. The election and results this time are so unpredictable that no one knows who will be celebrating when the EVM boxes will be opened, and counting will start. Will it be a national political party like Congress or BJP, or a regional party like NC or PDP? There is no one that can predict the victory and losses this time.

J&K witnesses historic assembly elections with huge public participation

Voting began in the second phase of the assembly polls in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday (Sep&nbsp;25) morning. The polls are being conducted on 26 assembly seats in six districts of the union territory.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, on Tuesday, US intelligence agencies briefed former President Donald Trump of "real and specific" threats from Iran to assassinate him in an effort to destabilise and "sow chaos" in America.&nbsp;

The gunman, Ryan Routh, who attempted to assassinate former US President Donald Trump near his golf course in Florida, has been charged with 'attempted assassination' by the prosecutors.

Click on the headlines to read more:

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/jammu-kashmir-assembly-election-2024-phase-2-poll-live-voting-updates-pdp-vs-bjp-vs-nc-vs-inc-eci-news-761688">J&amp;K Elections Phase 2: Brisk polling observed in initial hours</a>

<img alt="main img" src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2024/09/13/454575-ncppdpelectioncommissionmunicipalpanchayat.jpeg?imwidth=400" />

Voting began in the second phase of the assembly polls in the union territory early on Wednesday (Sep 25) morning. The polls are being conducted on 26 assembly seats in six districts of J&amp;K in the second phase.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-intel-warns-trump-of-real-and-specific-threats-from-iran-to-assassinate-him-761693">US Intel warns Trump of 'real and specific' threats from Iran to assassinate him</a>

<img alt="main img" src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2024/09/23/456193-untitled-1.png?imwidth=400" />

The US intelligence agencies briefed former President Donald Trump of "real and specific" threats from Iran to assassinate him, his presidential campaign said in a statement on Tuesday (Sep&nbsp;24).

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-gunman-ryan-routh-charged-with-attempted-assassination-by-prosecutors-761682">Trump gunman Ryan Routh charged with attempted assassination by prosecutors</a>

<img alt="main img" src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2024/09/17/455090-new-wion-37.png?imwidth=400" />

Ryan Routh, the gunman who attempted to kill former US president Donald Trump near his golf&nbsp;course in Florida has been charged with 'attempted assassination' by the prosecutors.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/kamala-harris-arizona-campaign-office-shot-at-days-after-trump-assassination-bid-761705">Kamala Harris' Arizona campaign office shot at, days after Trump assassination bid</a>

<img alt="main img" src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2024/09/22/456086-untitled-design-2.png?imwidth=400" />

US Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign office in Arizona was shot at by an unidentified individual on Monday (Sep 23), just a couple of weeks after Donald Trump survived another assassination attempt.&nbsp;

Watch |&nbsp;Hezbollah-Israel War: Top Hezbollah Commander Killed

<div class="ui-state-default" contenteditable="false">
<div class="twitter-block" draggable="false">
<div class="videoWrapper trancodeVideo"><iframe allowfullscreen="" autoplay="1" class="includeVideo" frameborder="0" height="350" src="https://www.wionews.com/videos/hezbollah-israel-war-top-hezbollah-commander-killed-761716/embed" style="width:100%;max-width:560px;" width="560"></iframe></div>
</div>
<a class="close-mark close-div" href="#" id="jqclosemark">×</a></div>

&nbsp;

Voting began in the second phase of the assembly polls in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday (Sep 25) morning. The polls are being conducted on 26 assembly seats in six districts of the union territory.

Voting began in the second phase of the assembly polls in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday (Sep 25) morning. The polls are being conducted on 26 assembly seats in six districts of the union territory. Meanwhile, on Tuesday, US intelligence agencies briefed former President Donald Trump of "real and specific" threats from Iran to assassinate him in an effort to destabilise and "sow chaos" in America. The gunman, Ryan Routh, who attempted to assassinate former US President Donald Trump near his golf course in Florida, has been charged with 'attempted assassination' by the prosecutors. Click on the headlines to read more: J&K Elections Phase 2: Brisk polling observed in initial hours Voting began in the second phase of the assembly polls in the union territory early on Wednesday (Sep 25) morning. The polls are being conducted on 26 assembly seats in six districts of J&K in the second phase. US Intel warns Trump of 'real and specific' threats from Iran to assassinate him The US intelligence agencies briefed former President Donald Trump of "real and specific" threats from Iran to assassinate him, his presidential campaign said in a statement on Tuesday (Sep 24). Trump gunman Ryan Routh charged with attempted assassination by prosecutors Ryan Routh, the gunman who attempted to kill former US president Donald Trump near his golf course in Florida has been charged with 'attempted assassination' by the prosecutors. Kamala Harris' Arizona campaign office shot at, days after Trump assassination bid US Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign office in Arizona was shot at by an unidentified individual on Monday (Sep 23), just a couple of weeks after Donald Trump survived another assassination attempt. Watch | Hezbollah-Israel War: Top Hezbollah Commander Killed ×

Morning brief: J&K Assembly polls phase 2; assassination threats from Iran for Trump, and more

The second phase of the Jammu and Kashmir assembly election is set to be a pivotal moment for the Union territory's major political parties, with several high-profile candidates in the race. Among the 239 candidates vying for 26 constituencies are former Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, BJP's state president Ravinder Raina, and Apni Party leader Altaf Bukhari.

Jammu and Kashmir Gears Up For Phase 2 Of Assembly Elections On September 25