As the third phase of the Jammu and Kashmir elections approaches, Ghulam Ahmad Mir, the Congress candidate from the Dooru constituency, stated on Saturday that the Bharatiya Janata Party is unlikely to secure more than 10-12 seats in Jammu.
Ahead of the second and third phases of assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir, Democratic Progressive Azad Party Chief Ghulam Nabi Azad called leaders of political parties his competitors, adding that he does not consider them enemies.
Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday reiterated India's commitment to fostering peaceful relations with its neighbours, including Pakistan, but emphasised that dialogue with Pakistan would depend on its commitment to halting terrorist activities targeting India.
Amid the ongoing assembly polls in Jammu and Kashmir, Union Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Jitendra Singh said that his party does not need help from other parties in the Union Territory.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday attacked Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his "Devta" remarks made during his US visit and said "it is an insult to our faith" and "Congress should be punished for this".
Polling for the first phase of the Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections began on Wednesday amid tight security arrangements. The voting process that began at 7 am will conclude at 6 pm, per the Election Commission of India.
The SVEEP campaign at Jhelum Riverfront raised voter awareness ahead of the J&K Assembly elections with student participation and educational activities.
Taking a dig at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami on Thursday said that if 'Shehzada' can visit Jammu and Kashmir then it is because of PM Modi.
PDP Chief highlighted her party's achievements and criticised others, claiming PDP is the only party that effectively protected South Kashmir from challenges and developed the region.