From Omar Abdullah and Ravinder Raina to Altaf Bukhari and Tariq Hamid Karra, here's a look at the key candidates in the second phase of the 2024 Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections.

Jammu: Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrived in Jammu on Friday night ahead of the hectic day-long campaigning on Saturday during which he will address five public rallies in three districts of Jammu and Kashmir. Shah arrived here from Delhi and drove straight to the State Guest house, a senior BJP leader said.

Eight constituencies in the Jammu region and 16 from the Kashmir Valley voted on the first phase of assembly elections. Two more rounds of voting remain.

The first phase of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections concluded on Wednesday, September 18, in 24 constituencies across seven districts. Thefirst phase witnessed a total voter turnout of 58.85 per cent.

The first phase of assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir, held on September 18, witnessed a remarkable voter turnout of approximately 58.85%

Elections in Jammu and Kashmir began peacefully as people from all walks of life queued up to vote. With a 50.65% turnout by 3 PM, officials are optimistic about higher participation. Prominent leaders urged voters to cast their ballots to shape the union territory's future.

Rahul Gandhi has urged the people of Jammu and Kashmir to vote for the INDIA bloc in the first assembly elections since the abrogation of Article 370, promising the restoration of rights and employment.

Polling for the first phase of the Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections began on September 18 amid tight security arrangements. The voting process that began at 7 am will conclude at 6 pm, per the Election Commission of India.

India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi is visiting the main city in Himalayan Kashmir to campaign for his party in the staggered local election in the first such vote since New Delhi stripped the disput