Militancy in J&K on its last legs, Pak isolated over terrorism: Reddy

Jammu: Union minister & the BJP in-charge for the J&K assembly elections, G Kishan Reddy on Saturday said the PM Narendra Modi-led government has isolated Pakistan globally and the "rogue nation no longer has support from the international community due to its role in sponsoring terrorism". While Pakistan struggles, India's vision for Jammu and Kashmir is moving forward with peace and progress, he said, asserting that militancy is on its last legs in the union territory. He also criticised Congress, saying it was supporting National Conference's "regressive agenda" aimed at pushing Jammu and Kashmir back into the dark era of "militancy and bloodshed". Addressing a gathering to garner support for Arvind Gupta, BJP candidate from Jammu West for the state assembly polls, Reddy reaffirmed that J&K remains the "heartbeat of India".He said the party's vision for its people reflects the legacy of Jana Sangh founder Shyama Prasad Mukherjee, who established the party with the aim to protect J&K from "dynastic rule and divisive politics". "Under BJP's leadership, militancy in J&K is on its last legs, and the region is entering an era of peace & prosperity,” he added.pti

Jammu-Kashmir elections: Afzal Gurus brother, former militants form political group

Several former militants and separatists in Kashmir have united to form a political group named Tahreek-e-Awam to contest the upcoming J&K assembly elections. Key members include Ajaz Ahmad Guru, brother of Afzal Guru, and Sarjan Barkati. The decision is fueled by the electoral success of Abdul Rashid Sheikh, despite his imprisonment.

Assembly elections: Bulk of Congresss seats falls in Jammu, National Conferences in Kashmir

NC and Congress will have 'friendly contests' on five seats in the J&K assembly polls despite a seat-sharing agreement. The three-phase elections from September 18 to October 1 are the first after the abrogation of Article 370. Congress will mainly field candidates in Jammu while NC will focus on Kashmir.

Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections 2024: BJP announces 29 more candidates, replaces one in revised list

The Bharatiya Janata Party announced 29 candidates for the upcoming Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections, bringing the total declared seats to 45. Key candidates include Devender Singh Rana and Satish Sharma. The Union Territory will conduct elections in three phases, starting September 18, with vote counting set for October 4. The party revised its previous list, making one change.