The 2024 Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly election is set to take place from September 18, 2024, to October 1, 2024, in three phases.
Polling will occur in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir on September 18, 2024 (Phase I), September 25, 2024 (Phase II), and October 1, 2024 (Phase III). Voters will elect 90 members to the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly.
This election is the first since the revocation of the territory’s special status and the withdrawal of its statehood in 2019.
The 2024 Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly election will take place in three phases:
Phase I:
Phase II:
Phase III:
Counting of Votes: October 4, 2024
The BJP has released its first list of 44 candidates for the upcoming assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir. This marks a significant step as the region is preparing for its first assembly elections since the abrogation of Article 370 in August 2019, which led to the reorganization of the state into two Union Territories: Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh.
The list includes a mix of new faces and experienced leaders, reflecting the party’s strategy to balance fresh energy with seasoned leadership. The BJP is likely focusing on strengthening its presence in both Jammu and the Kashmir Valley, with an emphasis on issues like development, security, and regional stability.
This election is crucial as it will be a test of the political landscape in Jammu and Kashmir post the changes in its special status. The BJP’s candidate selection and campaign strategy will be key factors in how the party performs in this sensitive and strategically important region.
The BJP’s first list of candidates for the Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections is strategically divided across the initial phases of the polls. The breakdown is as follows:
This phased approach suggests that the BJP is carefully planning its campaign to maximize its impact in key constituencies across different regions of Jammu and Kashmir. Each phase likely targets specific areas where the party believes it has a strong chance of winning or where it aims to make significant inroads. The candidates chosen likely reflect the party’s focus on balancing regional representation, addressing local issues, and presenting a mix of experienced leaders along with fresh faces to appeal to a broad spectrum of voters.
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