Election Politics
National Conference (NC) and Congress Alliance: The NC and Congress finalized their pre-poll alliance, aiming to challenge the BJP in the upcoming assembly elections
BJP’s Focus on Jammu Region: The BJP intensified its campaign in the Jammu region, aiming to secure all 34 Hindu-majority seats, banking on its development record and welfare schemes.
Security Concerns Following Militant Attacks: Increased security measures were discussed due to recent militant attacks, as authorities prepared for the assembly elections
Demand for Restoration of Statehood: Various political parties, including the National Conference, reiterated their demand for the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir’s statehood
Congress Focus on Local Issues: Congress highlighted issues like unemployment, irregularities in recruitment exams, and the imposition of house tax in its campaign.
People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Struggles: The PDP continued to face challenges, particularly after its coalition with the BJP collapsed in 2018. The party has been working to regain lost ground.
Apni Party’s Decline: The Jammu and Kashmir Apni Party struggled after several key politicians left the party, criticizing its proximity to the central government.
Election Preparations Amid Rising Violence: Authorities confirmed that the elections would proceed as scheduled despite rising violence in the Jammu region.
Concerns Over Downgraded Security for Political Figures: Political parties raised concerns about unequal security arrangements for political functionaries, demanding a level playing field.
CEC Assures Election Stability: Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar assured that security forces were prepared to handle any situation that could disrupt the elections.
Law & Order
Gunfight in Doda District: Security forces engaged in a prolonged gunfight with suspected militants in the forests of Doda district. Two militants were killed during the encounter
IED Explosion in Pulwama: An improvised explosive device (IED) blast targeted a convoy of security forces in Pulwama. No casualties were reported, but it created tension in the area
Civilians Injured in Grenade Attack in Srinagar: A grenade attack in a busy market in Srinagar injured three civilians. The attackers fled the scene, and a manhunt is underway
Cross-border Infiltration Attempt Foiled: Indian security forces foiled an infiltration attempt along the Line of Control (LoC) in the Kupwara district, killing two militants
Militants Attack Police Patrol in Shopian: Militants opened fire on a police patrol vehicle in Shopian, leading to a brief exchange of fire. One policeman sustained injuries
Stone-pelting Incident in Anantnag: A group of protestors clashed with security forces in Anantnag, leading to stone-pelting and mild use of force by the police to disperse the crowd.
Encounter in Poonch District: A fierce encounter occurred between security forces and militants in the Poonch district. Two militants were killed, and a large cache of arms was recovered
Security Forces on High Alert in Jammu after Intel of Possible Attack: Intelligence reports warned of possible militant attacks in the Jammu region, putting security forces on high alert
Bomb Hoax in Srinagar: A bomb threat at a public park in Srinagar led to an evacuation. After a thorough search, authorities confirmed it was a hoax
Curfew Imposed in Sopore After Violent Clashes: Authorities imposed a curfew in Sopore after violent clashes erupted between protestors and police following the killing of a local youth in a counterinsurgency operation
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