The Election Commission (ECI) announced elections for four Rajya Sabha seats in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday (September 24). According to the Numberbal in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, the National Conference (NC)-Congress alliance can win 3 seats. At the same time, BJP can get a seat.

There are a total of 90 seats in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, out of which two Badgam and Nagrota are currently vacant. In such a situation, the actual number of House becomes 88. It also includes Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Mehraj Malik, who is currently in custody under the Public Safety Act (PSA).

What is the mathematics of seats?

The NC, Congress, CPI (M) and Independent MLAs supporting the coalition are 53. The alliance consists of 41 NC, 6 Congress, 5 Independents and 1 CPI (M) MLAs.

BJP has 28 seats. Apart from this, 6 MLAs (from small parties and independents of Kashmir) are neither with BJP nor with alliance. The group consists of 3 PDPs, 1 People’s Conference and 2 Independents (Shabir Kule and Sheikh Khurshid). When connecting Mehraj Malik, this number becomes 7.

Based on the current number, the NC alliance will easily win the first two seats, as it has 53 MLAs, while the BJP has 28. If the BJP does not field candidates, then both these seats will win the National Conference alliance unopposed.

The third and fourth seats will be decided from the joint elections. The NC alliance will get 29 first preference votes for the third seat, which will save 24 second preference votes for the fourth seat. The BJP will have 28 votes, so it is in a position to win the fourth seat.

PDP, People’s Conference and Independent MLAs will not show much impact in elections as they live against both NC and BJP. There is also a possibility of cross-voting.

Which ticket contenders?

Sources in the National Conference said that Dr. Farooq Abdullah and Sajjad Kichlu are at the forefront of the party’s race.

The Congress also wants a seat as a part of the coalition. The party can field a candidate from Jammu region or send an existing MLA from South Kashmir to Rajya Sabha.

If NC decides to field candidates on the fourth seat, then it can take off a young face from South Kashmir, so that he maintained his grip, where he won 10 out of 16 seats in the last election.

The BJP can keep its strategy secret till the last time. The party can take off a former MLA or a new face. Sunil Kumar Sharma, who played an important role in BJP’s victory in the Chenab Valley, will play a major role in making the party’s election strategy.

Seats are vacant since 2021

Biennial elections for four seats of Rajya Sabha from Jammu and Kashmir will be held on 24 October. These seats are vacant since 2021. The Rajya Sabha elections for the four seats of Jammu and Kashmir are being held in the Union Territory of about one year after the assembly elections. MLAs elect Rajya Sabha members of their respective states.

Since February 15, 2021, the Union Territory does not represent the upper house of Parliament, the day Ghulam Nabi Azad and Nazir Ahmed Lave completed their term. Two other members, Fayaz Ahmed Mir and Shamsher Singh Manhas completed their term on 10 February the same year.

Announcing the program, the Election Commission said that the erstwhile Jammu and Kashmir state has been divided into union territories including Jammu and Kashmir (including Assembly) and Ladakh (Legislative Assembly). According to the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganization Act, four current members of the Rajya Sabha representing the state of Jammu and Kashmir will be considered elected to fill the seats allotted to Jammu and Kashmir Union Territory.

All four seats were lying vacant since the end of the tenure of the existing members, as the essential electorate was not available to hold elections during the vacancies. The Commission said that after the formation of the state assembly of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, an electoral college is required to hold biennial elections. The counting of votes will take place on the evening of 24 October, one hour after the voting ends.

National Conference (NC) President and former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah said on Monday (22 September) that running the government here is like “walking on the edge of the sword”.

He indicated that the state’s status back is up in the agenda. He said, “State status is an important issue and people of Jammu and Kashmir hope that it will be restored.” He further said that the focus should be focused on pressurizing Delhi for this demand.

Tanj on GST question

Farooq Abdullah said, “In the current situation, running the government is like walking on the edge of the sword, but we have to run the government.” When asked about the cuts in the Goods and Services Tax (GST), Farooq Abdullah taunted that the state status issue should be given priority.

When asked on the issue of separatist leader Yasin Malik, Farooq Abdullah refused to make any concrete remarks. He told reporters, “The matter is in court and the court will decide.”

What did Farooq Abdullah say on Mehraj Malik?

Farooq Abdullah expressed his disagreement over the Public Safety Act (PSA) imposed on Doda MLA Mehraj Malik, although he criticized the selection of the MLA’s words.

The former Chief Minister said, “The PSA imposed on Mehraj Malik is not appropriate, but the unconnected language he used was wrong. We have no right on this subject; this right is with Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha.”

On 5 August 2019, the Central Government removed Article 370 from Jammu and Kashmir and divided the state to two union territories Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. Since then, there is a demand for state status to Jammu and Kashmir. The government says that the state status of Jammu and Kashmir will be restored at the right time.

Farooq Abdullah, the chief of the National Conference and former CM of Jammu-Kashmiri, said on Friday (September 12) that Muslims are beating everywhere because we are away from Allah. In a conversation with the media after the prayers of Jumme at Hazratbal Dargah in Srinagar, he said that Allah should forgive our crimes and remove the people of Jammu and Kashmir with this difficulty. Do Allah Rahm on India and remain brotherhood. The friendship between Hindus and Muslims remains intact.

Farooq Abdullah further said, “There is a conflict everywhere. See in Gaza.

Why did Hazel Dargah come in the headlines?

The Hazratbal Dargah in which Farooq Abdullah had reached the headlines a few days ago. Actually, during renovation at Hazratbal Dargah, marble with Ashoka sign has been installed. Later it was broken by the mob. After this, the matter caught fire in Jammu and Kashmir. The Hazratbal Dargah is considered to be the spiritual center of the Muslims of Jammu and Kashmir, which is a symbol of their faith and identity.

What did Mehbooba Mufti say?

Political reactions were also revealed on this. Mehbooba Mufti had said that religious sentiments were hurt in Hazratbal. Instead of apologizing and taking action against the Waqf Board and its chairman, he filed a case against those who expressed their anger over the incident.

BJP MP also responded

BJP MP Ghulam Ali Khatana had reacted strongly to the incident of demolition of Ashoka Pillar sign at Hazratbal Dargah in Srinagar, saying that this is an insult to the national symbol and strict legal action should be demanded against the culprits.

It has been 5 years since Article 370 from the Constitution, but the opposition is still standing against it. Recently, the National Conference (NC) President and former Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah has given a big statement related to this.

He has said that the central government should give back state status to Jammu and Kashmir in time, otherwise New Delhi will have to regret its decisions. He clearly stated that unilateral decisions taken after August 2019 have increased the distance instead of awakening people.

A sharp attack in meeting party workers

Abdullah met the delegation led by Anantnag West MLA Abdul Majeed Bhat Larami. According to PTI, the workers informed them about organizational issues and public relations campaigns. During this time, the leaders also discussed the current situation and the concerns of the public.

Abdullah said during this conversation that the Center has repeatedly lost opportunities to win the trust of the people. Safety -based approaches have always dominated efforts to create confidence. He said that with the huge participation of the people in the 2024 assembly elections, it is clear that the trust of the people is established in the Indian Constitution and democracy, but not restoring the status of the state is contrary to that belief.

Strict questions on the decisions of August 2019

Abdullah also questioned the government regarding the removal of Section 370 in August 2019 and converting the state into a union territory. He said that at that time it was claimed that Jammu and Kashmir would be brought equal to the rest of the country, but the truth is that people here are being seen as an exception. He said that the delay in restoring state status is weakening the democratic belief of the people.

He said that this is not only the issue of politics but is a question of justice and equality. New Delhi should fulfill the promises made to the public and should return the status of the state immediately. He emphasized that the fulfillment of promises will strengthen the trust of the public.

Repeat NC’s commitment

The National Conference President clearly said that his party will continue to struggle for the rights and welfare of the people through peaceful and democratic ways. He said that along with restoring state status, the party will continuously raise voice for other constitutional guarantees.

Abdullah warned that if the Center does not take steps in time, New Delhi will have to regret its decisions one day. He said, “It is ahead of politics. It is a matter of justice, equality and fulfilling the promises made to the public.”

Nine years will be completed on Tuesday (August 5) after the removal of Article 370 from Jammu and Kashmir. Meanwhile, the Chief of the National Conference and Chief Farooq Abdullah of Jammu and Kashmir made a big statement on the situation in Kashmir on Monday (August 4). He said with the claim that terrorism did not end here until the situation with the neighbor is better. He also linked the relationship between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump with the situation in Kashmir. Along with this, he described China and Pakistan as a powerful neighbor.

Suddenly Trump became more friendly with Pakistan- Farooq

Speaking to news agency ANI, Farooq Abdullah said that the difference between the thinking of both the leaders on Kashmir is affecting everyone. Now suddenly Trump has become more friendly with Pakistan. America tells us not to take Russian oil, but tells Pakistan that it will send them crude oil and there will be refining there, which will reduce the prices of petrol and diesel. In this way they are making that country strong. China is already behind them.

#Watch Shopian, Jammu and Kashmir: National Conference President Farooq Abdullah said, “Those who understand that terrorism will end, I claim them that it will not end until our neighbors and their conditions are better.” pic.twitter.com/gxhqu2i4b

– ani_hindinews (@ahindinews) August 4, 2025

Our neighbors are not our friends- former CM

Further, he said, “Our neighbors are not our friends. Tell me, which neighboring country is our friend? We have tried to show that we are more powerful than them, while we should think that we all should go together. Indira Gandhi established the SAARC to solve the regional problems together, make economic development, and maintain peace.”

Our neighbors are powerful, whether it is China or Pakistan- Farooq

Farooq Abdullah further said, “I don’t see peace today.

What did Jammu and Kashmir say on the question of state status?

Do you think the status of the state will be restored again? To this, he said, “Yes, I am sure they have to restore. There is no option other than this.”

Three terrorists involved in the terrorist attack in Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir have been killed by the security forces. This was confirmed by Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday (29 July) in Parliament. Former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir Farooq Abdullah has expressed happiness over this success. They said that if they have been killed, then it is a good thing. They have found the lesson that terrorism can never succeed.

National Conference chief Farooq Abdullah said, “I have not seen them and I do not know who they are. Only those people who have seen him can identify them. ”

Amit Shah told the names of terrorists

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said in the Lok Sabha that three terrorists who carried out the Pahalgam attack have been killed in ‘Operation Mahadev’ near Srinagar in a joint operation of Army, CRPF and Jammu and Kashmir Police.

The slain terrorists have been identified as Suleman alias Faizal, Afghani and Gibran. Suleman was the commander of A-Katagari of Lashkar-e-Taiba, Afghani was also a Lashkar’s A-Katagari terrorist and Jibran was also a notorious terrorist.

The incident took place on 22 April

Amit Shah said, “These three terrorists involved in the murder of our citizens in Besaran Valley, Pahalgam have been killed.” He said, “I give a lot of gratitude to all the soldiers of Para 4, CRPF and Jammu and Kashmir Police from the House and the whole country.” After the terrorist attack, there was an effort not to cross the border. ”

On April 22 this year, 26 people were shot dead by terrorists in Besaran Valley of Pahalgam. Most of the tourists were in it. After this attack, India started ‘Operation Sindoor’ against the terrorist bases in Pakistan on 7 May. This was discussed in Parliament on Monday and Tuesday.

On the issue of Jammu and Kashmir getting full state status, National Conference President Farooq Abdullah said that the Congress has always supported us. He said that the Congress is standing with us all the time. On the question of the Congress not being involved in the performance of the Congress, he said that if he had known, he would have come. He said that I am 90 years old, I reach as far as I can reach.

The right time for BJP will come after 100 years- Farooq Abdullah

Farooq Abdullah was answering media questions in Delhi on Wednesday (July 23). When he was questioned that the BJP is saying that the status of full state will be found when the right time comes, to which he said, “The right time for them will come after 100 years.”

Delhi: National Conference President Farooq Abdullah Says, “We Trust Him (God). He would definitely get us the full statehood … they (congress) have Always Always Always Always Always by us … look at how amarnaath yatra is going on. pic.twitter.com/ldnpaeztxc

– ANI (@ani) July 23, 2025

What is the situation in Jammu and Kashmir now?

When he was asked if you think there are normal conditions in Jammu and Kashmir now, he said, “Sir, look at the journey of Amarnath, how are people coming.

He also reacted to the security lapse of Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha regarding the terrorist attack in Pahalgam. They said;

• Farooq Abdullah said why the Lieutenant Governor did not resign?
• NC Chief said that the Lieutenant Governor should have given the resignation, if he is in -charge
• I have seen in this country that the ministers resigned after the accident of rail and ship.
• I have seen that era, they took responsibility
• They should also take that responsibility

What was CM Omar Abdullah said on the performance of Congress?

Let me tell you that on July 22, the Jammu and Kashmir unit of the Congress demonstrated at Jantar Mantar on Tuesday demanding to restore the status of full state. After this, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi met the party leaders of Jammu and Kashmir at Indira Bhavan. When CM Omar Abdullah was questioned on the performance of the Congress, he said that the Congress did not talk about it.

Farooq Abdullah on Amarnath Yatra: Former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir and National Conference (NC) leader Farooq Abdullah has appealed to tourists to visit the plaintiff. Referring to the Amarnath Yatra after playing golf in Pahalgam, he said that Bholenath is waiting for you here.

At the same time, Abdullah said, “We should not depend on tourism, if this prince has to walk forward, then we should walk towards the industry that can sustain us. The trouble in tourism is that if a bullet goes somewhere, people run away. I saw in Kargil, people ran away. We had our government. People corrected their hotels by pledging goods, taking bank loans, taxis bought taxis … Everyone took steps to pursue themselves.

He told the news agency ANI, “This year it was expected that people would come in crores and we do not have a place to keep them. These poor people who did not show this. They do not show what will happen to these innocent people? They have nothing but Allah, they have got this beauty (plaintiff), from this they earn livelihood.

More and more people come- Farooq Abdullah

Referring to the Pahalgam attack, Farooq Abdullah said, “We regret what happened, but we did not. I want to tell the people of the whole country that you come back, we are waiting for you. Not only us, Bholenath is also waiting for you here. Amarnath’s journey is going to be done, come more and more, come from all sides, if you go to your house, then you will tell how much beauty you have seen and how people are waiting here. ”

He said on the delegation sent by the government to expose Pakistan, “The delegation sent by the Prime Minister, Allah should also take these messages that we want peace.” We do not want to fight. But stop killing innocents for Allah. ”

Pahalgam attack: Former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir and National Conference chief Farooq Abdullah has described the militants of Pahalgam as darkest. He said that whatever action will be taken against the terrorists Prime Minister Narendra Modi is with him.

Referring to the terrorist attack in Pahalgam on 22 April, Farooq Abdullah said, “Those who went to see the beauty, went for rest, they were shot and shot by asking religion.” They are not humans, they are poor. He should do what has never happened before, it was condemned in the world. This should not have happened. It should be closed. ”

Farooq Abdullah’s gesture towards Pakistan

He said in a conversation with News18, “As a citizen, I am with Prime Minister Modi. Whatever decision he takes, I am with him. Everyone wants to end terrorism. Whoever is behind him, action should be taken, even if it is not a country. In Kargil, he said that I am not. Even after the Mumbai attack, he said that I am not. You are giving guns. We left Masood Azhar, I protested at that time. ”

Terrorism factory will have to end- Farooq Abdullah

Farooq Abdullah said, “The factory of terrorism will have to be finished. Whenever there is an attack, they (Pakistan) have happened. We did not start. He started. Then we took action. We are in favor of humanity. This is the country of Mahatma Gandhi.

On the question of conversation with Pakistan, Farooq Abdullah said that I regret that I used to talk about it. They do not want to come to the table. Can Kashmir go with them? Never. Those who had to go to Pakistan have gone long ago.

26 people were killed in a terrorist attack in Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir. After this attack, the Modi government has taken many diplomatic steps against Pakistan. It is believed that soon the government can take some major action against Pakistan.