J&K DDC polls

In Kashmir, efforts on to restore democracy and reduce trust deficit

The Kashmiri people expressed faith in the power of ballot and democracy during the recently concluded District Development Council (DDC) elections by turning up in large numbers.

Dec 27, 2020, 17:38 PM IST

REVEALED: Gupkar Alliance’s plan to 'checkmate' BJP with Congress’ support after J&K DDC polls

Buoyed by its performance in the recently concluded local body polls in Jammu and Kashmir, the People's Alliance for Gupkar Declaration (PAGD) has stepped up efforts for control over District Development Councils in those districts where no party or alliance has gained a majority.

Dec 25, 2020, 10:09 AM IST

J&K DDC polls: Party’s big win shows people’s trust in PM Narendra Modi’s leadership, says BJP

Importantly, for the first time, the BJP also bagged three seats in Kashmir Valley, while PAGD maintained an overall lead in the polls.

Dec 23, 2020, 14:51 PM IST

J&K DDC polls: In a first, BJP bags three seats in Kashmir Valley, wins 75 seats; PAGD maintains overall lead

The BJP emerged as the single largest party as it won 75 seats including three in the Kashmir Valley for the first time. The People's Alliance for Gupkar Declaration (PAGD) had bagged 100 seats and was leading in 12 others. Forty-seven Independents, mainly disgruntled leaders from all political parties, have been declared winners and six more were leading in other seats.

Dec 23, 2020, 06:47 AM IST