EXPLAINED: 25 | Vintage Vibes

Protests in PoK consequence of Pakistan's policy of systemic plundering of resources: India

Violent protests erupted in PoK over rising costs of food, fuel and essential utilities as Pakistan reels under a severe economic crisis.

The Hindu · May 17, 2024

Want to respond democratically to August 5, 2019 decision: National Conference Srinagar candidate Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi

Cleric Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi, the National Conference’s Srinagar candidate, says this Lok Sabha election is monumentally important as a platform to air the views of the people of Jammu and Kashmir

The Hindu · May 16, 2024

PDP’s Srinagar candidate Parra booked for holding road shows ‘without permission’ in Pulwama

Jammu and Kashmir police lodge case against PDP candidate Waheed-ur-Rehman Parra for violating Model Code of Conduct.

The Hindu · May 16, 2024

India election 2024: Why isn’t Modi’s BJP fielding candidates in Kashmir?

Absence of the prime minister’s party from electoral fray in Muslim-majority region seen as a sign of its unpopularity.

Al Jazeera · May 13, 2024

Cancer surgeon candidate from Srinagar sees vote as a panacea for Kashmir’s ills

Qazi Ashraf, a successful cancer surgeon, author, is now the Lok Sabha candidate for the Srinagar constituency.

The Hindu · May 12, 2024

India Vote To Resume With Kashmir Poised To Oppose Modi

India's six-week election is set to resume Monday including in Kashmir, where voters are expected to show their discontent with dramatic changes in the disputed territory under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government.

International Business Times · May 12, 2024

Srinagar sways to the sights and sounds of campaign

The Srinagar Lok Sabha seat will vote on May 13 amid a poll fever in the once ‘boycott capital’ of Jammu & Kashmir, which saw less than 14% voting in 2019.

The Hindu · May 10, 2024

Kashmir Opposition Leaders Accuse Government Of Campaign Sabotage

Opposition leaders in Kashmir allege government interference in election campaigns, raising concerns in the conflict-ridden region.

Top News · May 10, 2024

India Vote A Chance For Kashmiris To Signal Opposition To Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's campaign speeches claim his quelling of an insurgency in Kashmir as one of his greatest achievements, but many in the disputed region see India's election as a chance to signal their disagreement.

International Business Times · May 10, 2024

Centre jailed, slapped UAPA on locals for Kashmir peace narrative: Mehbooba Mufti

Mehbooba Mufti criticizes Centre's use of UAPA to achieve peace in Kashmir, while campaigning for PDP candidate Waheed Parra.

The Hindu · May 9, 2024