Indian Kashmir To Hold Legislative Election For First Time In A Decade

Kashmir's First Regional Elections in a Decade to Begin Next Month

Landmark Polls for Muslim-Majority Region

For the first time in a decade, Muslim-majority Kashmir in India will hold an election for its regional legislature starting next month.

The announcement signals a significant political development for the disputed territory, which has been at the center of tensions between India and Pakistan for decades.

Elections to Take Place in Three Phases

The elections will be held in three phases, beginning on September 18, according to the Election Commission.

The move comes after years of political unrest and violence in Kashmir, which has a population of over 12 million people.

The elections will be the first since 2018, when the regional assembly was dissolved by New Delhi.

Since then, Kashmir has been under direct rule from the Indian government.

The decision to hold elections has been met with mixed reactions, with some political parties welcoming the move and others expressing concerns about the timing.

The Indian government has said that the elections are necessary to restore democracy in Kashmir.

However, some critics have argued that the polls should be postponed until the security situation in the region improves.

The elections will be closely watched by India, Pakistan, and the international community.