Analysis: Regional Dynamics At Play — Kashmir Valley Holds The Keys To Govt Formation In J&K

The Valley is witnessing a multi-pronged contest with legacy parties National Conference (NC) and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) slogging against newer players and Independents. 

Polling officials check EVMs and other election material for the 1st phase of J&K assembly elections, in Kishtwar district, on Tuesday. Representational image.

Source : PTI

On Wednesday, Jammu & Kashmir will vote in the first phase of its three-phase assembly elections. The result of the election, J&K’s first in 10 years, will be declared on October 8. In the Union territory’s assembly of 90 seats, Kashmir accounts for 47 seats, and the keys to government formation lie in the Valley.  The Valley is witnessing a multi-pronged contest with legacy parties National Conference (NC) and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) slogging against newer