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| The course of the state, and an answer to its most pressing problems, would most likely be determined by the leader of any of the three main political parties: the NC, the PDP and the Congress. |
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Ever since the Election Commission announced its decision to hold Assembly elections in Jammu & Kashmir, divisive politics of the region has come to fore once again. |
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Amidst violent protest and demands of boycott in large areas of the Kashmir Valley, the state goes to poll in various phases. |
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Strength of the main political parties in the last state assembly. |
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Ever since the Kashmir cauldron went from cool to simmer and now to boil, there has surprisingly been a glut of intellectual opinion that advocates a policy of going with people’s free will. |
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A community is a collective entity that has its own voice and views. It is through the dissemination of this voice that a community prospers. But when this voice is stifled, its existence is threatened. |
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What happened on May 26, 2008 was a mere transfer of land by a state government to a religious shrine board. But when sentiments run high, it is easy to sway people to any tune. |
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It is the season of change and hope across the globe. Amidst gaping troubles and serious concerns on politico economic front there is a feeling that change might come and come soon. |
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There have been arguments against holding elections so close after months of sudden volatility in Jammu and Kashmir. |
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