In the recently conducted elections for the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC) Kargil, the political scenario in Jammu and Kashmir saw significant activity after a five-year hiatus. Rahul Gandhi, Omar Abdullah, and the BJP engaged in campaigning, with attention drawn to Omar Abdullah's sons making their political debut. While some view this as routine family involvement, others perceive it as a precursor to dynastic succession, a trend criticized for undermining democracy. The historical context of dynastic politics in Kashmir is explored, including instances involving Mehbooba Mufti's daughter, Iltija, and Ghulam Nabi Azad's son, Saddam. Despite critiques, dynastic politics remains deeply ingrained in the region's political landscape.
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Srinagar: National Conference leader Mohammad Jaffer Akhoon has unanimously elected as the chairman and chief executive councillor of the fifth Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council Kargil, officials said.
Akhoon was the joint candidate of the NC-Congress alliance.
Principal District and Sessions Judge of Kargil, Iqbal Ahmad Masoodi, administered the oath to the newly elected chairman/CEC, the officials said.
They said Akhoon was elected