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NC emerged as the single-largest party in the Assembly polls and is hoping to tie-up with Congress.-
Leaders of NC and Cong have started initial discussions on the possibility of forging an alliance. -
The seven-phase elections saw 61 per cent of the total electorate exercising their franchise.
Key Constituencies
As many as 71 candidates are in fray in the five assembly constituencies of Kupwara district.
Poll Beat
The total assets of National Conference president Omar Abdullah amount to Rs 12.50 lakh.
Separatist leaders have been urging the people to stay away from the election process.
Eleven constituencies are going to polls in the second phase of polling on Nov 23.
Facts & Figures
The state has witnessed alternating spells of stability and discontent. From October 15, 1947 till March 30, 1965, Jammu and Kashmir had the post of prime ministers.
The Legislature of Jammu and Kashmir is bicameral. The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly at present consists of 89 members out of which 87 are elected and 2 are nominated.
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