The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has released its first list of 44 candidates for the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly polls which are scheduled in three phases beginning September 19. It is noteworthy to state that this election has been the first Assembly polls after the abrogation of the special status of the region in 2019. The list of BJP candidates has some surprising exclusions and some rather obvious inclusions that are indicative of the party’s goals in the newly formed Union Territory. Muslims are also part of the BJP’s list of candidates and Kashmiri Pandits are also in the BJP’s list in an attempt to expand the party’s base in a region where regional parties have a stronghold.
The first list of BJP candidates for Jammu and Kashmir assembly is an attempt to woo all the three regions of the state and all the major communities in the state. Key points include:
The upcoming election presents a complex political scenario:
It comes after the previous in 2014 where BJP managed to clinch 25 seats and then formed the government in alliance with PDP. This time round, the political forces have changed dramatically due to the new status of the area and new electoral districts.
The election timeline and its importance:
As the election approaches, several factors will influence the outcome:
The BJP’s candidate choice and campaign plan will thus be important factors for its performance in this historic election.
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