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The [[Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly]] has been [[Dissolution of parliament|dissolved]] since November 2018. {{As of|2021|November}}, no new election has been scheduled. The election is expected to take place in 2022, after the delimitation exercise is completed.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Manhotra|first=Dinesh|date=2021-09-26|title=BJP hints at assembly elections in J&K in early 2022; starts preparations [details]|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/bjp-hints-assembly-elections-jk-early-2022-starts-preparations-details-841042|access-date=2021-10-22|website=www.ibtimes.co.in|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=2021-03-04|title=Assembly elections in J&K unlikely to be held for one-and-half year|url=https://www.dailyexcelsior.com/assembly-elections-in-jk-unlikely-to-be-held-for-one-and-half-year/|url-status=live|access-date=2021-04-02|website=[[Daily Excelsior]]|language=en-US}}</ref>
The [[Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly]] has been [[Dissolution of parliament|dissolved]] since November 2018. {{As of|2023|January}}, no new election has been scheduled. The election is expected to take place in 2023, after the delimitation exercise is completed.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Manhotra|first=Dinesh|date=2021-09-26|title=BJP hints at assembly elections in J&K in early 2022; starts preparations [details]|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/bjp-hints-assembly-elections-jk-early-2022-starts-preparations-details-841042|access-date=2021-10-22|website=www.ibtimes.co.in|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=2021-03-04|title=Assembly elections in J&K unlikely to be held for one-and-half year|url=https://www.dailyexcelsior.com/assembly-elections-in-jk-unlikely-to-be-held-for-one-and-half-year/|url-status=live|access-date=2021-04-02|website=[[Daily Excelsior]]|language=en-US}}</ref>


The next elections would be the first since [[2014 Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly election|2014]] and the first since the territory's [[Revocation of the special status of Jammu and Kashmir|temporary special status was revoked]] and [[Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019|its statehood withdrawn]] in 2019.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.oneindia.com/india/state-assembly-elections-slated-to-happen-in-2022-3185857.html |title=State Assembly Elections slated to happen in 2022|website=ww.oneindia.com |date=2020-12-09 |access-date=2020-12-27}}</ref>
The next elections would be the first since [[2014 Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly election|2014]] and the first since the territory's [[Revocation of the special status of Jammu and Kashmir|temporary special status was revoked]] and [[Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019|its statehood withdrawn]] in 2019.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.oneindia.com/india/state-assembly-elections-slated-to-happen-in-2022-3185857.html |title=State Assembly Elections slated to happen in 2022|website=ww.oneindia.com |date=2020-12-09 |access-date=2020-12-27}}</ref>
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Following the [[2014 Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly election|2014 elections]], the [[Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Democratic Party]] (PDP) and [[Bharatiya Janata Party]] (BJP) formed a coalition government. In 2018 the BJP pulled out and withdrew its support from the government. Governor's rule was subsequently applied. In 2019 [[Article 370 of the Constitution of India]], which gave temporary special status to Jammu and Kashmir, was abrogated. The state was split into two union territories, [[Jammu and Kashmir (union territory)|Jammu & Kashmir]] and [[Ladakh]].
Following the [[2014 Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly election|2014 elections]], the [[Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Democratic Party]] (PDP) and [[Bharatiya Janata Party]] (BJP) formed a coalition government. In 2018 the BJP pulled out and withdrew its support from the government. Governor's rule was subsequently applied. In 2019 [[Article 370 of the Constitution of India]], which gave temporary special status to Jammu and Kashmir, was abrogated. The state was split into two union territories, [[Jammu and Kashmir (union territory)|Jammu & Kashmir]] and [[Ladakh]].


== Delimitation ==
=== Delimitation ===
The delimitation process for the elections started in March 2020, and was expected to be completed in 1 year.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://eci.gov.in/files/file/12211-delimitation-of-constituencies-in-jammu-kashmir-assamarunachal-pradesh-manipur-and-nagaland-notification-dated-06032020|title=Delimitation of Constituencies in Jammu-Kashmir, Assam,Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur and Nagaland - Notification dated 06.03.2020|website=eci.gov.in|date=2020-03-06|access-date=2021-01-05}}</ref> However, the delimitation commission got an extension of one year again.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/jk-delimitation-commission-gets-one-year-extension/articleshow/81326315.cms|title=J&K: Delimitation Commission gets one-year extension|website=timesofindia.indiatimes.com|date=2021-03-04|access-date=2021-03-07}}</ref> Excluding the four seats which fell in the UT of [[Ladakh]], Kashmir Valley had 46 seats being home to more than 55% of the population and the Jammu division having only 43% of the population, had 37 seats. After the delimitation process, the Jammu division may get 44 seats which is around 50% of the total seats, with 43% of the population, which is considered unfair by many Kashmir based political parties.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thepublish.in/assembly-elections-unlikely-in-jk-till-2021-delimitation-to-begin-by-november-end-reports|title= Assembly Elections unlikely in J&K till 2021, Delimitation to begin by November: Reports|website=www.thepublish.in|date=2019-08-24 |access-date=2021-01-01}}</ref> The elections will be held in all of the 90 seats of the [[Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly|Legislative Assembly]].


Many [[Kashmiri Hindu]] leaders, groups and organisations have advocated reservation or nomination of seats in the assembly for Kashmiri Hindus, Kashmiri Sikhs and Non Kashmiri speaking Hindus in Kashmir.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.risingkashmir.com/-Delimitation--An-open-letter-to-the-Prime-Minister-70000|title=Delimitation: An open letter to the Prime Minister|date=14 July 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.risingkashmir.com/-Pandit-leaders-will-write-to-PM-for-reservation--nomination-for-community-seats-in-Assembly--Parliament-70004|title = Pandit leaders will write to PM for reservation, nomination for community seats in Assembly, Parliament|date = 14 July 2021}}</ref> There are also demands for partially unfreezing 8 of the 24 seats reserved for Pakistani-Administered Kashmir and reserving them for refugees from Pakistan in Jammu and Kashmir.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/delimitation-commission-j-k-complete-exercise-march-2021-1826257-2021-07-10|title = Delimitation Commission ends J&K visit, likely to complete exercise by March 2022}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.news18.com/news/politics/use-jk-assembly-seats-in-pok-to-grant-reservation-bjp-to-delimitation-commission-3941996.html|title = Use JK Assembly Seats in PoK to Grant Reservation: BJP to Delimitation Commission|date = 8 July 2021}}</ref>
In March 2020, a three-member Delimitation Commission was formed, chaired by retired Justice [[Ranjana Desai|Ranjana Prakash Desai]], for the delimitation of the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir.<ref name=dComissionFormed>{{cite web |url=https://eci.gov.in/files/file/12211-delimitation-of-constituencies-in-jammu-kashmir-assamarunachal-pradesh-manipur-and-nagaland-notification-dated-06032020/ |title=Delimitation of Constituencies in Jammu-Kashmir, Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur and Nagaland - Notification dated 06.03.2020 - Delimitation - Election Commission of India |newspaper=eci.gov.in |accessdate= 5 February 2021}}</ref> The commission published its interim report in February 2022.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|last=|first=|date=2022-02-05|title=Many seats redrawn in J&K delimitation draft|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/many-seats-redrawn-in-jk-delimitation-draft/article38382773.ece|access-date=2022-02-11|issn=0971-751X}}</ref>


== Likely parties and alliances==
On 5 May 2022, the [[Foreign Office of Pakistan]] handed over a [[demarche]] to the Indian Charge d’Affaires. It conveyed the [[Government of Pakistan]]’s categorical rejection of the ‘Delimitation Commission’ report, which it said "was aimed at disenfranchising and disempowering the Muslim majority population" of Jammu and Kashmir.<ref>{{cite news |title=Hindu majority areas get more seats in held Kashmir |url=https://www.dawn.com/news/1688232/hindu-majority-areas-get-more-seats-in-held-kashmir |work=Dawn |date=6 May 2022}}</ref>


=== {{legend2|{{party color|People's Alliance for Gupkar Declaration}}|[[People's Alliance for Gupkar Declaration|PAGD]]}} ===
== Parties and alliances==
 
=== {{legend2|{{party color|People's Alliance for Gupkar Declaration}}|[[People's Alliance for Gupkar Declaration|People's Alliance for Gupkar Declaration]]}} ===


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| [[Jammu and Kashmir National Conference]]
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|! style="text-align:center; background:{{party color|Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Democratic Party}};color:white"|'''2.'''
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| [[Mehbooba Mufti]]
| [[Mehbooba Mufti]]
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|! style="text-align:center; background:{{party color|Communist Party of India (Marxist)}};color:white"|'''3.'''
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|! style="text-align:center; background:green;color:white"|'''4.'''
|! style="text-align:center; background:green;color:white"|'''4.'''
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| [[Jammu & Kashmir People's Movement]]
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| [[Javaid Mustafa Mir]]
| [[Javaid Mustafa Mir]]
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|! style="text-align:center; background:#FF3D00;color:white"|'''5.'''
|! style="text-align:center; background:#FF3D00;color:white"|'''5.'''
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| [[Jammu and Kashmir Awami National Conference]]
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| Begum Khalida Shah
| Begum Khalida Shah
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==={{legend2|{{party color|National Democratic Alliance (India)}}|[[National Democratic Alliance (India)|NDA]]}} ===
==={{legend2|{{party color|National Democratic Alliance (India)}}|[[National Democratic Alliance]]}} ===


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|! style="text-align:center; background:{{party color|Bharatiya Janata Party}};color:white"|'''1.'''
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| [[Ravinder Raina]]
| [[Ravinder Raina]]
|  
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==={{legend2|{{party color|United Progressive Alliance}}|[[United Progressive Alliance|UPA]]}} ===
==={{legend2|{{party color|United Progressive Alliance}}|[[United Progressive Alliance]]}} ===


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|! style="text-align:center; background:{{party color|Indian National Congress}};color:white"|'''1.'''
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| [[File:INC Flag Official.jpg|50px]]
| [[File:INC Flag Official.jpg|50px]]
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| [[File:Hand INC.svg|50px]]
| [[Ghulam Ahmad Mir]]
| [[Ghulam Ahmad Mir]]
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===Others===
===Others===
*[[Jammu and Kashmir Apni Party]], led by [[Altaf Bukhari]], which was founded in 2020. The party won 12 seats in the '''[[District Development Council|DDC]]''' elections, with more joining after and the party won 2 District chairperson positions. (Srinagar and Shopian)
*[[Jammu and Kashmir Apni Party]], led by [[Altaf Bukhari]].
*[[Jammu and Kashmir Workers Party]], led by local activist Mir Junaid. The party supports the abrogation of [[Article 370]] and [[Article 35a|35a]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.earlytimes.in/m/newsdet.aspx?q=296622|title = Kashmiris celebrate 'Indian hood' on Aug 5: Mir Junaid|date = 5 August 2020}}</ref>
*[[Jammu and Kashmir Workers Party]], led by local activist Mir Junaid.
*[[Ikkjutt Jammu]], led by Ankur Sharma. Initially a social organisation, Ikkjutt Jammu officially became a political party in November 2020. Ikkjutt Jammu demands separate statehood for the [[Jammu Division]] and an end of what it describes as unfair policies against the Hindu minority of Jammu and Kashmir. The party also demands [[Kashmir Division]] be split into two union territories, one being [[Panun Kashmir]] for displaced [[Kashmiri Hindus]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.dailyexcelsior.com/ikkjutt-jammu-releases-findings-of-its-commission-on-demographic-change/|title = IkkJutt Jammu releases findings of its 'Commission on Demographic Change'|date = 6 February 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/j-k/ahead-of-pms-jk-outreach-jammu-party-accuses-centre-of-ignoring-it-271458|title = Ahead of PM's J&K outreach, Jammu party accuses Centre of 'ignoring it'|date = 20 June 2021}}</ref>
*[[Ikkjutt Jammu]], led by Ankur Sharma.
*[[Jammu and Kashmir People's Conference]], led by [[Sajjad Ghani Lone]]. The JKPC left the PAGD in early 2021, after winning 8 seats in the '''[[District Development Council|DDC]]''' elections in 2020 and won the chairperson post in Kupwara constituency.
*[[Jammu and Kashmir People's Conference]], led by [[Sajjad Ghani Lone]]. The JKPC left the PAGD in 2021.<ref>{{Cite news|date=2021-01-19|title=Sajad Lone's Peoples Conference pulls out of Gupkar alliance|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/sajad-lones-peoples-conference-pulls-out-of-gupkar-alliance/article61739321.ece|access-date=2022-02-21|issn=0971-751X}}</ref>
* [[Jammu and Kashmir National Panthers Party]], led by [[Bhim Singh (politician)|Bhim Singh]]. It won 2 seats in the DDC elections.
* [[Jammu and Kashmir National Panthers Party]], led by [[Bhim Singh (politician)|Bhim Singh]].


==Elections==
==See also==
 
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==See also==
{{Portal|India}}
* [[2022 elections in India]]
* [[2022 elections in India]]
* [[Elections in Jammu and Kashmir]]
* [[Elections in Jammu and Kashmir]]
* [[Politics of Jammu and Kashmir]]
* [[Politics of Jammu and Kashmir]]
==Notes==
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==References==
==References==

Latest revision as of 17:58, 14 August 2023


The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly has been dissolved since November 2018. As of January 2023, no new election has been scheduled. The election is expected to take place in 2023, after the delimitation exercise is completed.[1][2]

Next Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly election

← 2014

All 90 seats in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly
46 seats needed for a majority
  Mehbooba Mufti Ji.jpg Circle-icons-profile.svg
Leader Mehbooba Mufti Ravinder Raina
Party Jammu and Kashmir People's Democratic Party BJP
Alliance People's Alliance for Gupkar Declaration NDA
Leader since 2016 2018
Leader's seat - -
Last election 22.7%, 28 seats 23.0%, 25 seats

  File:Farooq abdullah.jpg Circle-icons-profile.svg
Leader Farooq Abdullah Ghulam Ahmad Mir
Party Jammu & Kashmir National Conference INC
Alliance People's Alliance for Gupkar Declaration United Progressive Alliance
Leader since 1981 2008
Leader's seat -[lower-alpha 1] -
Last election 20.8%, 15 seats 18.0%, 12 seats

Incumbent Chief Minister

President's rule



The next elections would be the first since 2014 and the first since the territory's temporary special status was revoked and its statehood withdrawn in 2019.[3]

BackgroundEdit

Following the 2014 elections, the Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) formed a coalition government. In 2018 the BJP pulled out and withdrew its support from the government. Governor's rule was subsequently applied. In 2019 Article 370 of the Constitution of India, which gave temporary special status to Jammu and Kashmir, was abrogated. The state was split into two union territories, Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh.

DelimitationEdit

In March 2020, a three-member Delimitation Commission was formed, chaired by retired Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai, for the delimitation of the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir.[4] The commission published its interim report in February 2022.[5]

On 5 May 2022, the Foreign Office of Pakistan handed over a demarche to the Indian Charge d’Affaires. It conveyed the Government of Pakistan’s categorical rejection of the ‘Delimitation Commission’ report, which it said "was aimed at disenfranchising and disempowering the Muslim majority population" of Jammu and Kashmir.[6]

Parties and alliancesEdit

  People's Alliance for Gupkar DeclarationEdit

No. Party Flag Symbol Leader Photo Seats Contested Male Candidates Female Candidates
1. Jammu and Kashmir National Conference     Farooq Abdullah   TBD
2. Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Democratic Party     Mehbooba Mufti TBD
3. Communist Party of India (Marxist)     Mohammed Yousuf Tarigami TBD
4. Jammu & Kashmir People's Movement     Javaid Mustafa Mir   TBD
5. Jammu and Kashmir Awami National Conference     Begum Khalida Shah   TBD

  National Democratic AllianceEdit

No. Party Flag Symbol Leader Photo Seats Contested Male Candidates Female Candidates
1. Bharatiya Janata Party     Ravinder Raina   TBD

  United Progressive AllianceEdit

No. Party Flag Symbol Leader Photo Seats Contested Male Candidates Female Candidates
1. Indian National Congress     Ghulam Ahmad Mir   TBD

OthersEdit

See alsoEdit

NotesEdit

  1. Farooq Abdullah serves as the MP from Srinagar

ReferencesEdit

  1. Manhotra, Dinesh (26 September 2021). "BJP hints at assembly elections in J&K in early 2022; starts preparations [details]". www.ibtimes.co.in. Retrieved 22 October 2021.
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