Key Points
- Sheikh Abdul Rashid says power isn’t something that lasts forever.
- Jammu and Kashmir is super important because it’s right between Pakistan and China.
- Rashid is hoping for real peace talks while Jaishankar visits Islamabad.
- He wants the next government to really connect with the people of Jammu and Kashmir.
- Voter turnout for the Assembly elections was 63.88% overall.
- Exit polls are leaning towards the National Conference-Congress alliance.
Looma News
As they start counting the votes for the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections, Sheikh Abdul Rashid, the head of the Awami Ittehad Party, has some big thoughts. He pointed out that in a place as unique and strategically important as Jammu and Kashmir, sandwiched between Pakistan and China, power isn’t permanent. This isn’t just any old state; everyone’s keeping an eye on it.
Rashid also had a message for India’s External Affairs Minister, S. Jaishankar. He’s really hoping Jaishankar’s trip to Islamabad for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation isn’t just for show. Rashid wants him to actually push for some real peace efforts in Kashmir. It’s time for actions, not just words.
In his speech, Rashid stressed that the next government needs to be a bridge, connecting the people of Jammu and Kashmir with New Delhi. He believes it’s super important for this new government to make sure the folks there live with honor, dignity, and respect.
As for the elections, they happened over three phases, and counting started at 8 a.m. today. Overall, the voter turnout was 63.88%, with the last phase hitting an impressive 69.69%. Initial exit polls are suggesting that the National Conference-Congress alliance might be leading. There’s a lot on the line, and everyone’s eager to see how this plays out.
