Vote counting for Jammu and Kashmir's Assembly elections begins Tuesday under tight security, with results expected by evening. This is the first election since the region's special status was revoked in 2019, and exit polls suggest the National Conference-Congress alliance is slightly ahead of the BJP.
SRINAGAR: Altaf Bukhari, a businessman heading FIL Industries, a conglomerate involved in agrochemicals, agriculture, and beverage production, officially entered the political arena in the months leading up to the 2014 state elections. He aligned with the PDP, contesting from the Amirakadal constituency, where he secured victory over Nasir Aslam Wani, the Regional Head of the […]
SRINAGAR: Many PDP leaders are dissatisfied with the operations of the organisation, prompting their departures. The departures occurred after the announcement of the PDP’s list of constituency coordinators, which triggered unrest among several members. The organisation on Tuesday released an additional list of constituency coordinators in J&K. Abdul Gaffar Sofi is the coordinator […]
SRINAGAR: During an exclusive interview with The New Indian‘s Principal Correspondent, Emaad Makhdoomi, Apni Party President and Former J&K Cabinet Minister, Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari, asserted that Omar Abdullah has been aligned with BJP since 1989, while Mehbooba Mufti has been associated since 2015. Bukhari positioned himself as a newcomer, contrasting with their established roles. […]
Nine political parties and candidates, including the BJP, Apni Party, and DPAP, had advocated for postponing the elections due to snowfall on Mughal Road and other accessibility issues. However, the NC and PDP opposed the delay.
Stating that Article 370 can’t be restored through elections or other means, Apni Party president Syed Altaf Bukhari said on Saturday that his party will spend crores of rupees on lawyers and other things to fight the case tooth and nail for the revocation of the August 5, 2019 decision by the Centre.