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Opposition Leaders In Kashmir Accuse Government Of Undermining Campaigns
- Kashmir opposition leaders allege government interference in campaign activities.
- Accusations center around denial or cancellation of event permissions.
- Prime Minister Modi’s administration faces criticism ahead of Kashmir elections.
Eko hot blog reports that In the volatile political landscape of India’s Kashmir, opposition leaders have raised serious allegations against Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s administration, claiming that their campaign efforts are being deliberately obstructed.
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The leaders, representing various regional political parties, have accused the government of denying or revoking permissions for campaign events, purportedly to aid Modi’s party’s “proxies.”
Opposition leaders in kashmir accuse government
Omar Abdullah, a prominent figure from the National Conference, the largest regional party, voiced his concerns, asserting that the government’s actions aim to derail his campaign ahead of the impending elections in Kashmir.
This move comes amidst Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) opting out of contesting elections in Kashmir for the first time since 1996.
Analysts and local politicians interpret this decision as contradicting Modi’s narrative of assimilating Kashmir with the rest of India and restoring peace to the tumultuous region.
The political landscape in Kashmir underwent a seismic shift in 2019 when Modi’s government revoked the partial autonomy of Jammu and Kashmir, redefining its status as federally-controlled territories.
This move triggered a ripple effect, drawing widespread criticism and exacerbating tensions in the region.
Despite abstaining from fielding candidates in Kashmir, the BJP unveiled its strategy of backing smaller regional parties, albeit without specifying which ones.
Opposition leaders, however, allege that these “proxy candidates” enjoy tacit support from the ruling party, further complicating the electoral landscape.
In a formal complaint addressed to the Election Commission of India, Abdullah highlighted instances where permissions for rallies were abruptly withdrawn by the police, ostensibly under federal government’s influence.
Similarly, Mehbooba Mufti, representing the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), echoed Abdullah’s sentiments, decrying the police’s interference in their campaign activities.
The contentious nature of the upcoming elections has also led to clashes over semantics, with the election watchdog cautioning against referring to the polls as a “referendum” against the scrapping of Kashmir’s semi-autonomy in 2019.
Opposition leaders in kashmir accuse government
As the political drama unfolds, the citizens of Kashmir brace themselves for a pivotal electoral showdown.
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With the first phase of voting scheduled for May 13, followed by subsequent rounds on May 20 and 25, the region remains a focal point of contention between India and Pakistan, both vying for control over this disputed territory.
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