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BJP: Contestants for 2nd & 3rd Phase elections in J&K

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has released its third list of 29 candidates for the upcoming Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections, covering the second and third phases. In total, the BJP has announced 45 candidates across three lists so far. The elections in Jammu and Kashmir will take place in three phases: September 18, September 25, and October 1.

In the 2014 Assembly elections, when Jammu and Kashmir was still a full-fledged state, the BJP secured 25 seats. This upcoming election will be significant as it marks the first Assembly elections in the region since its reorganization into a Union Territory. The party is likely aiming to improve its performance and expand its influence in the region.

BJP has released its second and third lists of 29 candidates for the upcoming Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections. This list is part of the party’s on going preparations for the elections, where they are focusing on a mix of experienced leaders and new faces to represent various constituencies across the region. The announcement of candidates is a critical step as the party gears up for what is expected to be a closely contested election.

Phase I:

  • Notification Date: August 20, 2024
  • Last Date for Filing Nominations: August 27, 2024
  • Scrutiny of Nominations: August 28, 2024
  • Last Date for Withdrawal of Nominations: August 30, 2024
  • Date of Poll: September 18, 2024
  • Number of Constituencies: 24

Phase II:

  • Notification Date: August 29, 2024
  • Last Date for Filing Nominations: September 5, 2024
  • Scrutiny of Nominations: September 6, 2024
  • Last Date for Withdrawal of Nominations: September 9, 2024
  • Date of Poll: September 25, 2024
  • Number of Constituencies: 26

Phase III:

  • Notification Date: September 5, 2024
  • Last Date for Filing Nominations: September 12, 2024
  • Scrutiny of Nominations: September 13, 2024
  • Last Date for Withdrawal of Nominations: September 17, 2024
  • Date of Poll: October 1, 2024
  • Number of Constituencies: 40

Counting of Votes: October 4, 2024

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