Tag Archives: J&K Elections

How the ‘new’ J&K voted in their first election

An analysis of voting patterns in the recently concluded District Development Council (DDC) elections in J&K reveals a sharp divide, with the BJP barely present in the Valley and the seven-party Gupkar alliance almost as marginalized in the southern districts. of Jammu, Kathua and Udhampur, although less in Samba. The …

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52% share of J&K in the first round of DDC polls | India News

SRINAGAR: Almost 52 percent turnout was recorded Saturday in the maiden District Development Council (DDC), the first election exercise in Jammu and Kashmir since the repeal of Article 370. Saturday’s first round of voting in the eight-phase DDC elections proceeded peacefully, except for one minor stoning incident in Kulgam. State …

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