BJP Loses Kashmir, Wins Haryana; Clear J&K Majority for NC & Congress; Vinesh Phogat Romps Home Comfortably
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Snapshot of the day
October 8, 2024
Sidharth Bhatia
The National Conference-Congress alliance has won 48 seats in the Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections, which is an absolute majority given that the house will comprise 90 elected and five nominated members. Even if the Lieutenant Governor insists on unilaterally selecting the five – and choosing BJP-friendly souls – the NC-INC alliance will still have the strength to pass laws and govern. In addition, the Communist Party of India (Marxist) and Aam Aadmi Party have one seat each. As
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