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The upcoming Assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir are a significant event, marking the first such elections in the union territory in a decade. The third and final phase of the elections is scheduled for October 1st, 2024, with campaigning concluding on September 29th. This phase will see voting in 40 constituencies, with 24 of them located in the Jammu division.
The Congress party is actively campaigning in the Jammu region, hoping to gain ground in a region considered a stronghold of the BJP. The party has deployed key leaders like Mallikarjun Kharge, the Congress President, and Sachin Pilot, former Deputy Chief Minister of Rajasthan, to address rallies and connect with voters. Kharge is focusing on constituencies like Jasrota and Ramnagar, while Pilot will be campaigning in Udhampur West, Bani, and Nagrota. The Congress is hoping to form a coalition with the National Conference, a strategy they are emphasizing in their campaign efforts.
The campaign has been marked by both political maneuvering and strong rhetoric. Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi has held rallies in Billawar and Bishnah, where she criticized the BJP's 'Naya Kashmir' slogan, alleging it has plunged the region into an unprecedented crisis during their 10 years in administration. Gandhi has also promised to restore statehood for the union territory, a key point in the Congress's election manifesto. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, meanwhile, visited Jammu ahead of the third phase, accusing the Congress of disrespecting the sacrifices of the armed forces and waving 'white flags' during attacks from across the border. The upcoming elections will be crucial in determining the future political landscape of Jammu and Kashmir.
The outcome of the Assembly elections will have wide-ranging implications for the political dynamics of Jammu and Kashmir. The BJP, seeking to maintain its dominance in the region, will be facing a formidable challenge from the Congress, which is attempting to capitalize on discontent with the current administration. The campaign has been marked by intense political maneuvering and a focus on key issues like statehood, development, and security. As the final phase of the elections approaches, all eyes are on the voters of Jammu and Kashmir to determine who will lead the union territory in the years to come.
Source: Campaigning for 3rd phase of J&K Assembly polls to end today