Muftis

Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti, whose People's Democratic Party is leading only on two seats compared to 44 of arch-rival National Conference, said today that she is happy that the people have voted for a stable government tha

Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti's daughter Iltija Mufti conceded defeat in the assembly elections today, as her party - People's Democratic Party (PDP) led by her mother - is headed towards one of its worst performances.

The Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor's power to nominate five members to the assembly sparked a massive row ahead of the counting of votes today.

In Jammu, only 79 candidates are contesting for 11 seats (over seven per seat), while 160 candidates are running for 15 seats in the Kashmir Valley (over 10 per seat). This indicates a greater presence of independents and smaller parties in Kashmir.

Leaders of Jammu and Kashmir's two key political parties - Omar Abdullah and now Mehbooba Mufi - have targeted the growing number of Independent candidates in the coming assembly elections in the Union Territory.

The Bijbehara constituency of Anantnag has been a bastion of Mufti family since 1990s. The People's Democratic Party - formed by Mehbooba Mufti's father and former Chief Minister Mufti Mohammed Sayeed -- has been winning from this seat since 1996.

PDP president Mehbooba Mufti on Tuesday ruled out any tie-up with the BJP in Jammu and Kashmir, while asserting that government formation after the assembly polls would not be possible without the inclusion of her party.

People's Democratic Party chief Mehbooba Mufti has said she would not contest in the coming assembly election in Jammu and Kashmir.

Peoples Democratic Party chief Mehbooba Mufti on Sunday said that her party is willing to support a Congress-National Conference (NC) alliance in the upcoming Jammu and Kashmir elections, provided they are ready to accept the PDP's agenda.

Peoples Democratic Party chief Mehbooba Mufti on Saturday said that for her, the upcoming assembly election in Jammu and Kashmir is not for statehood or seat sharing but for a "bigger goal."

Ahead of the J-K assembly elections, the People's Democratic Party (PDP) released its manifesto on Saturday, which mentions efforts to restore Articles 370 and 35A, launch diplomatic initiatives between India and Pakistan and ensure dignified return

PDP chief spokesperson Suhail Bukhari Tuesday quit the party ahead of the assembly polls in Jammu and Kashmir.

Jailed leader Engineer Rashid registered a stunning victory here as an Independent, defeating former chief minister Omar Abdullah by over 2 lakh votes

A total of 889 candidates from six states and a Union Territory are going to polls in the sixth phase today.

People's Democratic Party chief Mehbooba Mufti has written to the Election Commission to stop the alleged harassment and "illegal" arrest of the party workers.

Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti, whose People's Democratic Party is leading only on two seats compared to 44 of arch-rival National Conference, said today that she is happy that the people have voted for a stable government tha

Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti's daughter Iltija Mufti conceded defeat in the assembly elections today, as her party - People's Democratic Party (PDP) led by her mother - is headed towards one of its worst performances.

The Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor's power to nominate five members to the assembly sparked a massive row ahead of the counting of votes today.

In Jammu, only 79 candidates are contesting for 11 seats (over seven per seat), while 160 candidates are running for 15 seats in the Kashmir Valley (over 10 per seat). This indicates a greater presence of independents and smaller parties in Kashmir.

Leaders of Jammu and Kashmir's two key political parties - Omar Abdullah and now Mehbooba Mufi - have targeted the growing number of Independent candidates in the coming assembly elections in the Union Territory.

The Bijbehara constituency of Anantnag has been a bastion of Mufti family since 1990s. The People's Democratic Party - formed by Mehbooba Mufti's father and former Chief Minister Mufti Mohammed Sayeed -- has been winning from this seat since 1996.

PDP president Mehbooba Mufti on Tuesday ruled out any tie-up with the BJP in Jammu and Kashmir, while asserting that government formation after the assembly polls would not be possible without the inclusion of her party.

People's Democratic Party chief Mehbooba Mufti has said she would not contest in the coming assembly election in Jammu and Kashmir.

Peoples Democratic Party chief Mehbooba Mufti on Sunday said that her party is willing to support a Congress-National Conference (NC) alliance in the upcoming Jammu and Kashmir elections, provided they are ready to accept the PDP's agenda.

Peoples Democratic Party chief Mehbooba Mufti on Saturday said that for her, the upcoming assembly election in Jammu and Kashmir is not for statehood or seat sharing but for a "bigger goal."

Ahead of the J-K assembly elections, the People's Democratic Party (PDP) released its manifesto on Saturday, which mentions efforts to restore Articles 370 and 35A, launch diplomatic initiatives between India and Pakistan and ensure dignified return

PDP chief spokesperson Suhail Bukhari Tuesday quit the party ahead of the assembly polls in Jammu and Kashmir.

Jailed leader Engineer Rashid registered a stunning victory here as an Independent, defeating former chief minister Omar Abdullah by over 2 lakh votes

A total of 889 candidates from six states and a Union Territory are going to polls in the sixth phase today.

People's Democratic Party chief Mehbooba Mufti has written to the Election Commission to stop the alleged harassment and "illegal" arrest of the party workers.