1996_Jammu_and_Kashmir_Legislative_Assembly_election

1996 Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly election

1996 Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly election

State assembly election in India

Elections for the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir were held over September–October 1996.[2] Farooq Abdullah became Chief Minister of Jammu Kashmir after the elections. The 1996 Lok Sabha elections and assembly elections in the state were possible due to efforts of counter-insurgents like Kuka Parray, (head of Ikhwan-ul-Muslemoon).[3][4][5]

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Background

The National Conference, which had boycotted the 1996 Indian general election, agreed to participate in the 1996 Assembly elections only after Prime Minister, H. D. Deve Gowda, promised "maximum autonomy" for Jammu and Kashmir.[6]

Results

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In the 1996 assembly elections, 14 women contested, 10 of whom lost their deposits, while 2 were elected.[8] National Conference won 57 out of 86 seats.[9][10] BSP contested first time on 29 seats in the state and won 4 seats.[1] BJP rose from two seats in 1987 to 8 seats in 1996.[11]

Elected Members

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References

  1. [1]
    "Statistical report on General Election, 1996 to the Legislative Assembly of Jammu & Kashmir" (PDF).
  2. [2]
    K&K 1996 Assembly elections
  3. [3]
    2002 interview
  4. [4]
    Kukka Parray: A profile
  5. [5]
    1996 Lok Sabha elections in J&K
  6. [6]
    Towards greater autonomy
  7. [7]
    "Jammu & Kashmir 1996". Election Commission of India. Retrieved 13 November 2021.
  8. [8]
    "Kudos to Mehbooba Mufti, but where are Kashmir's female politicians?".
  9. [9]
    Key challenges: Harsh winter, boycott calls Night temperature likely to hover around freezing point during elections; fragile security situation may impact voting
  10. [10]
    Question of Simple Majority
  11. [11]
    "J&K Assembly poll: Rise of BJP changes political landscape of State". Archived from the original on 21 December 2014. Retrieved 22 December 2014.
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