On June 8, the ECI invited applications from the political parties, seeking allotment of the common symbols for Assembly polls. The move is seen as a step- forwards towards holding the elections. It will be interesting to see if Abdullah and Mufti contest the elections
Observing that entering the Legislative Assembly of the Union Territory amounts to humiliation and insult, Omar announced that he would contest elections only after full statehood was restored to J&K.
Engineer Rashid's hearing for bail to take oath in LS set for June 18 thehindu.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from thehindu.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Two days after the result of the Baramulla Lok Sabha seat was declared, former chief minister and the National Conference candidate Omar Abdullah cautioned that the victory of Engineer Rashid will empower secessionists.
Voting percentage up in Rajouri, down in Poonch; border districts keep tradition of brisk polling dailyexcelsior.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from dailyexcelsior.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.