Jammu and Kashmir elections
Ruling Parties Face Setbacks as Opposition Claims Key Victories in India's Assembly Bypolls
Nov 14, 2025 10:37 pm CST
In the recent assembly bypolls held across eight constituencies in India on November 11, ruling parties suffered significant setbacks, losing half the contested seats. The Congress party secured wins in BJP-ruled Rajasthan and Telangana, while the PDP delivered a historic defeat to the National Conference in its Budgam stronghold. These results reflect shifting political dynamics across various Indian states, with opposition parties making notable gains against established regional powers.
National Conference Secures 3 Seats, BJP Claims 1 in Historic J&K Rajya Sabha Elections
Oct 25, 2025 02:09 am CST
In Jammu and Kashmir's first Rajya Sabha elections since becoming a Union Territory, the National Conference won three seats while the BJP secured one amid allegations of strategic cross-voting. The contentious fourth seat went to BJP's Sat Sharma, sparking claims of horse-trading from defeated NC candidate Imran Nabi Dar. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah maintained his party remained united while questioning how BJP secured four additional votes beyond their 28-member strength.