<p>In a clear expression of his political ambitions, Tamil actor C Joseph Vijay met 129 of his fan club members who won in the recently-concluded rural local body elections in Tamil Nadu. While the actor himself did not campaign in the elections, his fan club members were permitted contest as independent candidates, while using the flag and the actor's picture when canvassing for votes.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Thalapathy Vijay Makkal Iyakkam(TVMI) is regarded as a fan club cum precursor to Vijay’s (possible) political party. 129 of the 169 candidates who contested as a part of TVMI had won in the polls, despite the actor not having. This is significant given how other actor-turned-politicians who also fielded their party candidates in the polls had a very dismal show.</p>

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<p>In a state where actor-turned-politicians and those with a background in the cinema industry have been elected to the position of Chief Minister, Vijay seems to be testing the waters for an impending foray. In contrast to many personalities who take the top-down approach and foray into politics using their personal brand and charisma, Vijay appears to be trying the reverse - building the party infrastructure from a grassroots level.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A statement issued by the TVMI, mentions that all candidates who emerged victorious met Vijay and sought his wishes. It was also added that these functionaries would highlight the basic problems faced by the people and help find solutions for the same, with the support of the State and Central governments.&nbsp;</p>

<p>When queried about the meeting that Vijay held with the functionaries, N. Anand, General Secretary, TVMI told Zee Media that the actor checked all the certificates of the winning candidates and urged them to work for the people. He also met everyone individually and spoke to each of us for a couple of minutes, he added. Asked specifically about whether Vijay harbors intentions to foray into politics, Anand replied that he wasn’t aware and that he’d have to check with the Actor.&nbsp;</p>


In a clear expression of his political ambitions, Tamil actor C Joseph Vijay met 129 of his fan club members who won in the recently-concluded rural local body elections in Tamil Nadu.

In a clear expression of his political ambitions, Tamil actor C Joseph Vijay met 129 of his fan club members who won in the recently-concluded rural local body elections in Tamil Nadu. While the actor himself did not campaign in the elections, his fan club members were permitted contest as independent candidates, while using the flag and the actor's picture when canvassing for votes. Thalapathy Vijay Makkal Iyakkam(TVMI) is regarded as a fan club cum precursor to Vijay’s (possible) political party. 129 of the 169 candidates who contested as a part of TVMI had won in the polls, despite the actor not having. This is significant given how other actor-turned-politicians who also fielded their party candidates in the polls had a very dismal show. Also Read | Tamil drama 'Koozhangal' is India's official entry for Oscars 2022 In a state where actor-turned-politicians and those with a background in the cinema industry have been elected to the position of Chief Minister, Vijay seems to be testing the waters for an impending foray. In contrast to many personalities who take the top-down approach and foray into politics using their personal brand and charisma, Vijay appears to be trying the reverse - building the party infrastructure from a grassroots level. A statement issued by the TVMI, mentions that all candidates who emerged victorious met Vijay and sought his wishes. It was also added that these functionaries would highlight the basic problems faced by the people and help find solutions for the same, with the support of the State and Central governments. When queried about the meeting that Vijay held with the functionaries, N. Anand, General Secretary, TVMI told Zee Media that the actor checked all the certificates of the winning candidates and urged them to work for the people. He also met everyone individually and spoke to each of us for a couple of minutes, he added. Asked specifically about whether Vijay harbors intentions to foray into politics, Anand replied that he wasn’t aware and that he’d have to check with the Actor.

Vijay’s teaser for political foray? Actor meets fans who won rural local body polls

<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday hailed the historic turnout of 98 per cent&nbsp;of voters in the Block Development Council elections in Jammu and Kashmir and said this certainly marks the dawn of new and youthful leadership&nbsp;in the region.</p>

<p>Congratulating all winning candidates PM Modi said that I congratulate all those who have emerged victorious in the BDC polls across Jammu, Kashmir, Leh and Ladakh. This marks the dawn of a new and youthful leadership across the regions, which will make a monumental contribution to national progress in the times to come.</p>

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<p>"This marks the dawn of a new and youthful leadership across the regions, which will make a monumental contribution to national progress in the times to come," PM Modi wrote.</p>

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<p>The state has 316 blocks but elections were held in 283 blocks on Thursday. In 27 blocks, chairpersons were elected unopposed.</p>

<p>Independents swept the BDC elections in Jammu and Kashmir and the BJP emerges as the single largest party with 81 seats.</p>

<p>One block was won by Congress and eight blocks went to Jammu and Kashmir National Panthers Party.</p>

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday hailed the historic turnout of 98 per cent of voters in the Block Development Council elections in Jammu and Kashmir and said this certainly marks the dawn of new and youthful leadership in the region.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday hailed the historic turnout of 98 per cent of voters in the Block Development Council elections in Jammu and Kashmir and said this certainly marks the dawn of new and youthful leadership in the region. Congratulating all winning candidates PM Modi said that I congratulate all those who have emerged victorious in the BDC polls across Jammu, Kashmir, Leh and Ladakh. This marks the dawn of a new and youthful leadership across the regions, which will make a monumental contribution to national progress in the times to come. News that would make every Indian proud! For the first time since 1947, Block Development Council elections were held in Jammu, Kashmir, Leh and Ladakh on the 24th. The polls witnessed a historic turnout of 98%. There were over 1080 candidates in the fray in 310 blocks. — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 25, 2019 × "This marks the dawn of a new and youthful leadership across the regions, which will make a monumental contribution to national progress in the times to come," PM Modi wrote. I congratulate all those who have emerged victorious in the BDC polls across Jammu, Kashmir, Leh and Ladakh. This marks the dawn of a new and youthful leadership across the regions, which will make a monumental contribution to national progress in the times to come. — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 25, 2019 × The state has 316 blocks but elections were held in 283 blocks on Thursday. In 27 blocks, chairpersons were elected unopposed. Independents swept the BDC elections in Jammu and Kashmir and the BJP emerges as the single largest party with 81 seats. One block was won by Congress and eight blocks went to Jammu and Kashmir National Panthers Party. (With inputs from agencies)

Historic 98% turnout in J&K's local body polls would make every Indian proud: PM Narendra Modi

<p>Voting for the third phase of urban local body polls is underway in Kashmir amid the tight security arrangement by election authorities.</p>

<p>The polling began at 6 am and expected to conclude at 4 pm, PTI reported.</p>

<p>At least 2 lakh 35 thousand voters are expected to exercise their franchise in the third phase of the polls.</p>

<p>Of the 40 wards going to polls on Saturday, 20 falls in Srinagar city's downtown area, where the voter turnout has been generally low since the eruption of militancy in the state in 1989.</p>

<p>The wards in downtown city going to polls are Khanqah-e-Mualla, Maharajgunj, Jamia Masjid, Makhdoom Sahib, Khwaja Bazaar, Aqilmir Khanyar, Rozabal, Daulatabad, Islamyarbal, Nawab Bazaar, Nawa Kadal, Safakadal, Rathpora, Edigah, Palpora and Tarabal.</p>

<p>Ten other wards in the civil lines area of the city, where polling will be held on Saturday, are Lal Chowk, Rajbagh, Ikhrajpora, Mehjoor Nagar, Natipora, Chanapora, Budshah Nagar, Baghat Barzulla, Hyderpora and Rawalpora.</p>

<p>The voting for the second phase of the urban local body polls in Jammu and Kashmir took place on Wednesday. The polls received about 80 per cent of voter turnout in Jammu while it was 3.4 per cent came out to vote in Kashmir.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Valley witnessed a low voter turnout in the first phase of municipal polls which concluded on October 8. The first phase of elections saw 70 per cent voter turnout in Jammu region and 8.2 per cent in the Valley.</p>

<p>The four-phase urban local body elections began on October 8 and will end on October 16.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, the National Conference, the PDP and the CPI(M) have boycotted the polls due to the legal challenge to Article 35-A of the Constitution in the Supreme Court.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from news agencies)</em></p>


Voting for the third phase of urban local body polls is underway in Kashmir amid the tight security arrangement by election authorities. The polling began at 6 am and expected to conclude at 4 pm, PTI reported.

Voting for the third phase of urban local body polls is underway in Kashmir amid the tight security arrangement by election authorities. The polling began at 6 am and expected to conclude at 4 pm, PTI reported. At least 2 lakh 35 thousand voters are expected to exercise their franchise in the third phase of the polls. Of the 40 wards going to polls on Saturday, 20 falls in Srinagar city's downtown area, where the voter turnout has been generally low since the eruption of militancy in the state in 1989. The wards in downtown city going to polls are Khanqah-e-Mualla, Maharajgunj, Jamia Masjid, Makhdoom Sahib, Khwaja Bazaar, Aqilmir Khanyar, Rozabal, Daulatabad, Islamyarbal, Nawab Bazaar, Nawa Kadal, Safakadal, Rathpora, Edigah, Palpora and Tarabal. Ten other wards in the civil lines area of the city, where polling will be held on Saturday, are Lal Chowk, Rajbagh, Ikhrajpora, Mehjoor Nagar, Natipora, Chanapora, Budshah Nagar, Baghat Barzulla, Hyderpora and Rawalpora. The voting for the second phase of the urban local body polls in Jammu and Kashmir took place on Wednesday. The polls received about 80 per cent of voter turnout in Jammu while it was 3.4 per cent came out to vote in Kashmir. The Valley witnessed a low voter turnout in the first phase of municipal polls which concluded on October 8. The first phase of elections saw 70 per cent voter turnout in Jammu region and 8.2 per cent in the Valley. The four-phase urban local body elections began on October 8 and will end on October 16. Meanwhile, the National Conference, the PDP and the CPI(M) have boycotted the polls due to the legal challenge to Article 35-A of the Constitution in the Supreme Court. (With inputs from news agencies)

J&K: Voting underway for third phase of urban local body polls

<p>The second phase of the polling is in progress at 263 municipal wards spread across Jammu and Kashmir, including 214 wards, in six districts of Kishtwar, Doda, Ramban, Reasi, Udhampur and Kathua in Jammu region. The polling started at 6am and will end at 4 pm today.</p>

<p>By 10am, the officials said Kathua district was leading the voter turnout chart with 39.4 per cent of 54,622 electorates exercising their democratic right.</p>

<p>It is followed by Doda district which recorded a voter turnout of &nbsp;36.5% per cent (10204 voters) followed by Reasi (35.7 per cent of 8830 voters), Ramban (35.1 per cent of 13396 voters), Kishtwar (34.1 per cent of 5533 voters) and Udhampur (30.2 per cent of 35519 voters) till 10 am, the officials said.</p>

<p>By 11am,&nbsp;Srinagar registered 1.3 per cent voter turnout, Anantnag was at 0.7 per cent, Bandipora registered 17.4 per cent, while Handwara saw 2.9 per cent voter turnout and&nbsp;Sopore at 2.3 per cent.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Authorities have made elaborate security arrangements to ensure peaceful polling which will seal the fate of 1,029 candidates.</p>

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<p>A total of 544 polling stations, including 274 in Jammu and 270 in Kashmir, have been set up and are being guarded by police and paramilitary forces.</p>

<p>"The polling in Jammu region is going on smoothly and there was no untoward poll-related violence reported from anywhere," the officials said.</p>

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<p>The first phase of the polling was held on October 8 after a gap of 13 years and registered a voter turnout of 56.6 per cent.</p>

<p>The third phase of the polling is scheduled for October 13 followed by fourth and final phase on October 16. The counting of votes will be held on October 20.<br />
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The second phase of the polling is in progress at 263 municipal wards spread across Jammu and Kashmir, including 214 wards, in six districts of Kishtwar, Doda, Ramban, Reasi, Udhampur and Kathua in Jammu region.

The second phase of the polling is in progress at 263 municipal wards spread across Jammu and Kashmir, including 214 wards, in six districts of Kishtwar, Doda, Ramban, Reasi, Udhampur and Kathua in Jammu region. The polling started at 6am and will end at 4 pm today. By 10am, the officials said Kathua district was leading the voter turnout chart with 39.4 per cent of 54,622 electorates exercising their democratic right. It is followed by Doda district which recorded a voter turnout of 36.5% per cent (10204 voters) followed by Reasi (35.7 per cent of 8830 voters), Ramban (35.1 per cent of 13396 voters), Kishtwar (34.1 per cent of 5533 voters) and Udhampur (30.2 per cent of 35519 voters) till 10 am, the officials said. By 11am, Srinagar registered 1.3 per cent voter turnout, Anantnag was at 0.7 per cent, Bandipora registered 17.4 per cent, while Handwara saw 2.9 per cent voter turnout and Sopore at 2.3 per cent. Authorities have made elaborate security arrangements to ensure peaceful polling which will seal the fate of 1,029 candidates. #JammuAndKashmir: Voter turnout recorded till 10 am in the second phase of local body elections in the state. pic.twitter.com/OAc5FNq6Ag — ANI (@ANI) October 10, 2018 × A total of 544 polling stations, including 274 in Jammu and 270 in Kashmir, have been set up and are being guarded by police and paramilitary forces. "The polling in Jammu region is going on smoothly and there was no untoward poll-related violence reported from anywhere," the officials said. Our security arrangements are robust. Voting process is going on very well. Voters are feeling safe. People are coming out in large numbers to cast their vote: SSP Bandipora Zulfikar Azad on voting for the second phase of local body elections in #JammuAndKashmir pic.twitter.com/01cBWH3YFD — ANI (@ANI) October 10, 2018 × The first phase of the polling was held on October 8 after a gap of 13 years and registered a voter turnout of 56.6 per cent. The third phase of the polling is scheduled for October 13 followed by fourth and final phase on October 16. The counting of votes will be held on October 20.

J&K municipal polls: Kathua district leads with 39% voter turnout by 10am 

<p>An estimated 57 per cent of over 1.28 lakh electorate Wednesday cast their votes in the first six hours of polling in the second phase of the four-phased urban local bodies elections in the region, officials said.</p>

<p>The voting covering six districts of Kishtwar, Doda, Ramban, Reasi, Udhampur and Kathua recorded a turnout of 57 per cent till 12 am, the officials said, quoting information from district elections offices.</p>

<p>"Brisk polling is going on and there was no report of any untoward incidents reported from anywhere," the officials said.</p>

<p>Ramban district is leading the voter turnout chart with 62.9 per cent, out of 5533 electorate, exercising their franchise followed by Reasi (60.8 per cent of 10204 voters), Kathua (59.4 per cent of 54,622 voters), Doda (57.8 per cent of 13396 voters), Kishtwar (55.9 per cent of 8830 voters) and Udhampur (59.4 per cent of 35,519 voters), they said.</p>

<p>The polling will seal the fate of 881 candidates for 214 wards, while four candidates have been elected unopposed in this phase in Jammu region.</p>

<p>Long queues were witnessed outside the polling stations across all the districts since this morning to select their local representatives.</p>

<p>The first phase of the polling was held on October 8 after a gap of 13 years and registered a voter turnout of 56.6 per cent.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The third phase of the polling is scheduled for October 13 followed by fourth and final phase on October 16. The counting of votes will be held on October 20.</p>


An estimated 57 per cent of over 1.28 lakh electorate Wednesday cast their votes in the first six hours of polling in the second phase of the four-phased urban local bodies elections in the region, officials said.

An estimated 57 per cent of over 1.28 lakh electorate Wednesday cast their votes in the first six hours of polling in the second phase of the four-phased urban local bodies elections in the region, officials said. The voting covering six districts of Kishtwar, Doda, Ramban, Reasi, Udhampur and Kathua recorded a turnout of 57 per cent till 12 am, the officials said, quoting information from district elections offices. "Brisk polling is going on and there was no report of any untoward incidents reported from anywhere," the officials said. Ramban district is leading the voter turnout chart with 62.9 per cent, out of 5533 electorate, exercising their franchise followed by Reasi (60.8 per cent of 10204 voters), Kathua (59.4 per cent of 54,622 voters), Doda (57.8 per cent of 13396 voters), Kishtwar (55.9 per cent of 8830 voters) and Udhampur (59.4 per cent of 35,519 voters), they said. The polling will seal the fate of 881 candidates for 214 wards, while four candidates have been elected unopposed in this phase in Jammu region. Long queues were witnessed outside the polling stations across all the districts since this morning to select their local representatives. The first phase of the polling was held on October 8 after a gap of 13 years and registered a voter turnout of 56.6 per cent. The third phase of the polling is scheduled for October 13 followed by fourth and final phase on October 16. The counting of votes will be held on October 20.

J&K local polls: Jammu records 57% voting till 12am

<p>Amid terror threats and boycott calls by separatist groups and the two main regional parties, the National Conference (NC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), polling for the first phase of municipal elections in 422 of the 1,145 wards begun on Monday morning</p>

<p>Unprecedented security arrangements have been put in place by the state authorities and the election commission, to ensure peaceful polls. Also, all candidates have been provided with either cluster security in hotels or individually in the Valley.</p>

<p>The polling began to start at 7 AM, will culminate at 4 PM later today.</p>

<p>According to the Election Commission, a total of 1283 candidates will be contesting in the 422 municipal wards today. This time large numbers of independents candidates are also in the fray.</p>

<p>This municipal election is also witnessing two significant firsts. In a major development, in these municipal polls, first-time electronic voting machines are being used, in accordance with the rules that have been amended in 2016.</p>

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<p>In another first, Election commission is also providing voting by the migrants by means of postal ballots. Since the migrants continue to be enrolled in the respective assembly constituencies from which the municipal committees or panchayat's would derive the rolls, therefore the facility will be provided for them to vote.</p>

<p>The counting of votes will be done on October 20.</p>

<p>Chief Secretary BVR Subrahmanyam had also announced that the Centre would provide a one-month extra salary to all those government employees who will be on poll duty.</p>


Amid terror threats and boycott calls by separatist groups and the two main regional parties, the National Conference (NC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), polling for the first phase of municipal elections in 422 of the 1,145 wards begun on Monday morning Unprecedented security arrangements have been put in place by the state authorities and the election commission, to ensure peaceful polls.

Amid terror threats and boycott calls by separatist groups and the two main regional parties, the National Conference (NC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), polling for the first phase of municipal elections in 422 of the 1,145 wards begun on Monday morning Unprecedented security arrangements have been put in place by the state authorities and the election commission, to ensure peaceful polls. Also, all candidates have been provided with either cluster security in hotels or individually in the Valley. The polling began to start at 7 AM, will culminate at 4 PM later today. According to the Election Commission, a total of 1283 candidates will be contesting in the 422 municipal wards today. This time large numbers of independents candidates are also in the fray. This municipal election is also witnessing two significant firsts. In a major development, in these municipal polls, first-time electronic voting machines are being used, in accordance with the rules that have been amended in 2016. #JammuAndKashmir: Voting for urban local bodies underway at a polling booth in Gandhi Nagar's Ward no. 2, in Jammu district. pic.twitter.com/c3oXDC4pe3 — ANI (@ANI) October 8, 2018 × #JammuAndKashmir: Voting begins in 11 districts in the first of the four phases of urban local bodies elections; Visuals from Ward no. 48 in Jammu pic.twitter.com/V6QhmfWTLG — ANI (@ANI) October 8, 2018 × In another first, Election commission is also providing voting by the migrants by means of postal ballots. Since the migrants continue to be enrolled in the respective assembly constituencies from which the municipal committees or panchayat's would derive the rolls, therefore the facility will be provided for them to vote. The counting of votes will be done on October 20. Chief Secretary BVR Subrahmanyam had also announced that the Centre would provide a one-month extra salary to all those government employees who will be on poll duty.

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