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| The ], on the behalf of ], welcomed the smooth conduct of the State Legislative Elections in the Jammu and Kashmir.<ref>http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/the-european-parliament-welcomes-the-elections-in-jammu--kashmir-285354511.html</ref> The ] in its message said that, "The high voter turnout figure proves that democracy is firmly rooted in India. The EU would like to congratulate India and its democratic system for conduct of fair elections, unmarred by violence, in the state of Jammu and Kashmir".<ref>http://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ani/european-parliament-welcomes-elections-in-jammu-and-kashmir-114121101111_1.html</ref><ref>http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/the-european-parliament-welcomes-the-elections-in-jammu--kashmir-285354511.html</ref><ref>http://www.dailyexcelsior.com/eu-hails-huge-turnout-jk/</ref> The European Parliament also takes cognizance of the fact that a large number of Kashmiri voters turned out despite calls for the boycott of elections by certain separatist forces.<ref>http://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ani/european-parliament-welcomes-elections-in-jammu-and-kashmir-114121101111_1.html</ref> | The ], on the behalf of ], welcomed the smooth conduct of the State Legislative Elections in the Jammu and Kashmir.<ref>http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/the-european-parliament-welcomes-the-elections-in-jammu--kashmir-285354511.html</ref> The ] in its message said that, "The high voter turnout figure proves that democracy is firmly rooted in India. The EU would like to congratulate India and its democratic system for conduct of fair elections, unmarred by violence, in the state of Jammu and Kashmir".<ref>http://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ani/european-parliament-welcomes-elections-in-jammu-and-kashmir-114121101111_1.html</ref><ref>http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/the-european-parliament-welcomes-the-elections-in-jammu--kashmir-285354511.html</ref><ref>http://www.dailyexcelsior.com/eu-hails-huge-turnout-jk/</ref> The European Parliament also takes cognizance of the fact that a large number of Kashmiri voters turned out despite calls for the boycott of elections by certain separatist forces.<ref>http://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ani/european-parliament-welcomes-elections-in-jammu-and-kashmir-114121101111_1.html</ref> However, elected Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mufti Muhammad Sayeed said, "If God forbid the Hurriyat and the militants tried to disrupt the elections these would not have been as participative as they had been. They (Pakistan) also allowed these elections to take place." Ruling Party president Mehbooba Mufti also defended Mufti's remarks.<ref>{{cite news|title=Mehbooba defends Mufti’s remarks on Pakistan|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/mehbooba-defends-muftis-remarks-on-pakistan/article6951674.ece|date=March 2, 2015|work=The Hindu|accessdate=Jun 8, 2015}}</ref> | ||
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The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly election, 2014 was held in Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir in five phases from November 25 to December 20, 2014. Voters elected 87 members to the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, which ends its six-year term on January 19, 2015. The results were declared on December 23, 2014. Voter-verified paper audit trail (VVPAT) along with EVMs were used in 3 assembly seats out of 87 in Jammu Kashmir elections.
Background and campaign
Before the election„ Indian National Congress broke its alliance with Jammu and Kashmir National Conference and contested on all seats in the assembly.
Campaigning before the elections was aggressive and robust. Following the huge victory of Bharatiya Janata Party in the Indian parliamentary election, the BJP turned its attention towards J&K and campaigned on the promise of 'development'. This included a visit from the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi in support of the local BJP campaign.
Boycott Calls
- Hardline separatist All Parties Hurriyat Conference leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani had appealed to people of Kashmir to boycott the 2014 Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly elections completely, arguing that "India has been holding elections in the Valley using the power of gun and so such an exercise is not legitimate." He added, “My appeal to the youth in particular is that the sacrifices rendered by the people must be safeguarded and, hence, in no way should vote during elections.”
- Separatists were propagating the poll boycott campaign through video clips on social networking sites and applications, including Facebook and WhatsApp.
- A four-minute video clip has gone viral on social sites with messages of chairmen of both hardline and moderate factions of Hurriyat Conference and Dukhtaran-e-Millat chief Asiya Andrabi. The video message sent through WhatsApp and shared on Facebook and Twitter asked the people to boycott the coming polls.
- Video also showed Hurriyat hawk Syed Ali Shah Geelani addressing a gathering via phone urging youth not to undermine the mission of ‘martyrs’. Moderate Hurriyat chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq is seen posing for the camera with the appeal that polls must be boycotted ‘en masse’.
Voting
The polls were carried out in five phases. Despite several boycott calls by hurriyat leaders, elections recorded highest voters turnout in last 25 years. Voters turnout was more than 65% which is higher than usual voting percentage in other states of India.
| Date | Seats | Turnout | |
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| Tuesday 25 November | 15 | 71.28% | |
| Tuesday 2 December | 18 | 71% | |
| Tuesday 9 December | 16 | 58.89% | |
| Sunday 14 December | 18 | 49% | |
| Saturday 20 December | 20 | 76% | |
| Total | 87 | 65.23% | |
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The European Parliament, on the behalf of European Union, welcomed the smooth conduct of the State Legislative Elections in the Jammu and Kashmir. The EU in its message said that, "The high voter turnout figure proves that democracy is firmly rooted in India. The EU would like to congratulate India and its democratic system for conduct of fair elections, unmarred by violence, in the state of Jammu and Kashmir". The European Parliament also takes cognizance of the fact that a large number of Kashmiri voters turned out despite calls for the boycott of elections by certain separatist forces. However, elected Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mufti Muhammad Sayeed said, "If God forbid the Hurriyat and the militants tried to disrupt the elections these would not have been as participative as they had been. They (Pakistan) also allowed these elections to take place." Ruling Party president Mehbooba Mufti also defended Mufti's remarks.
Results
Template:Jammu and Kashmir state assembly election, 2014
PDP became the single largest party with 28 seats. BJP became the second largest party with 25 seats.
Omar Abdullah resigned as a chief minister on 24 December 2014.
Government formation
The PDP was the single-largest party with 28 seats, followed by the BJP with 25 seats. The assembly was hung. In the evening of December 23, The INC announced its intention of supporting the PDP, which the PDP refused. The following were the options for government formation:
1. PDP + BJP = 28+25 = 53
2. BJP + JKN + JKPC + Independents = 25+15+2+3 = 45
3. PDP + INC + Independents + Others = 28+12+3+2 = 45
4. PDP + JKN + INC = 28+15+12 = 55
Three days after the results, the JKN approached the BJP for a meeting for government formation. As part of the deal, Nirmal Kumar Singh was to be the CM, and JKN's seniormost MLA Ali Mohammad Sagar was to be his deputy, and the government was slated to take oath on January 6. The deal fell through after a revolt in the JKN, following which Omar Abdullah left for London. The BJP also rejected this deal, citing morality issues.
In the following days, the JKN also announced its intention to support the PDP from outside by submitting a letter to the Governor, after the dialogue with the BJP fell through. The PDP refused.
A week after the results, the PDP and the BJP officially started talks for government formation. Both parties had a 2-member team to form a Common Minimum Programme (CMP). The PDP was represented by Naeem Akhtar and Haseeb Drabu, while Ram Madhav and Nirmal Kumar Singh represented the BJP. Minister of State in the PMO, Jitendra Singh, supervised the dialogue.
The two parties are ideologically apart. The BJP was for the removal of Article 370, continuation of AFSPA, anti-Hurriyat and against reconciliation with separatists and Pakistan, the PDP was the other way round. Critics of both parties feared compromise on their principles. There were many controversial issues to be dealt with, like Article 370. Meanwhile, Omar Abdullah resigned on December 24. The Governor accepted his resignation, but asked him to continue as caretaker Chief Minister until the formation of the government. President's rule was imposed on January 2, 2015.
After dealing with issues, both parties turned their focus to the composition of the Cabinet. The PDP was initially reluctant for a 3-year rotation of the CM's post, but later agreed, with both parties getting 3-3 years each. There were also issues related to the joining of the government by separatist-turned-politician Sajjad Lone. In the run-up to the elections, he met PM Narendra Modi, and praised him by calling him "big brother". The BJP reciprocated, by not launching a candidate against Lone on the Handwara seat, from where he won, and got elected to the assembly for the first time.
Both parties announced on February 25 that the CMP was almost ready, and was being given final touches, in a joint press conference called by BJP national president Amit Shah and PDP president Mehbooba Mufti followed by their meeting at Shah's residence in Delhi. They also stated that the ideological differences had been "ironed out", and both parties were now working on the Cabinet formation. The dialogue between both parties ended successfully on February 28 - two months and 5 days after beginning of talks.
The new PDP-BJP government took oath in the afternoon of March 1, 2015, in the Zorawar Singh Stadium of Jammu, with Mufti Mohammad Sayeed as CM for the full term of 6 years, and Nirmal Kumar Singh as his deputy. Prime Minister Narendra Modi graced the occasion by his presence. 12 cabinet ministers from each party were also sworn-in. This also marked the first time in the history of the state that the BJP was a coalition partner in the state government. Sajjad Lone and independent MLA for Udhampur, Pawan Kumar Gupta were also sworn-in as cabinet ministers from the BJP's quota.
The CMP was released in a press conference by the newly elected government, hours after the swearing-in ceremony. The CMP gave a vision of "all-round development of Jammu and Kashmir" and "Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas" (Development for all, by everyone). Contentious issues like Article 370 and AFSPA would be referred to a high-power committee, with representation from both parties, and the civil society. The PDP also agreed to join the NDA government at the Centre, with Mehbooba Mufti's induction into the union Cabinet, at a later date, and also support the Modi government in both houses of Parliament. The PDP has 3 MPs in the Lok Sabha. It also contested the Rajya Sabha elections in partnership with the BJP (this election took place before the government formation). The PDP won 2 seats, and the BJP won 1.
See also
- Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly
- Indian Armed Forces and the Jammu and Kashmir Floods, 2014
- 2014 Kashmir Valley attacks
- 2014 elections in India
External links
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