As the first phase of voting in Jammu and Kashmir begins on Wednesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged voters to come out in huge numbers to strengthen the festival of democracy.

Eight constituencies in the Jammu region and 16 from the Kashmir Valley voted on the first phase of assembly elections. Two more rounds of voting remain.

Congress MP Syed Naseer Hussain questions the BJP-led government on its developmental achievements in Jammu & Kashmir over the last eight years. Meanwhile, Home Minister Amit Shah criticizes the Congress-National Conference rule for escalating terrorism.

Diplomats from across the globe, including the P5 nations, will visit Jammu for a significant event. Learn more about this important gathering.

From Omar Abdullah and Ravinder Raina to Altaf Bukhari and Tariq Hamid Karra, here's a look at the key candidates in the second phase of the 2024 Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections.

Jammu: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge will campaign for former Jammu and Kashmir deputy chief minister and party candidate Tara Chand and address a rally in the border area of Khour in Jammu district on Saturday.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday (September 21, 2024) said there is peace along the borders in Jammu and Kashmir as Pakistan fears Prime Minister Narendra Modi and would dare to open fire.

The initial phase of Jammu and Kashmir's assembly elections concluded with a voter turnout of 58.85 per cent, with Kishtwar leading at 77 per cent and Pulwama trailing at just over 46 per cent. This election is significant as it is the first since Article 370 was revoked.

As Jammu and Kashmir witnesses assembly elections for the first time after the abrogation of Article 370, here’s a recap of how national and regional political parties performed in Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Elections since 1962.