Article 370 key poll pitch as campaign ends in J&K

THE high-pitched campaigning for the third and final phase of polling in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections concluded on Sunday evening, with major political parties engaging in fierce exchanges over Article 370, statehood and terrorism.

- FAYAZ WANI

Voting will be held on October 1 in 40 assembly constituencies, including 24 in Jammu and 16 in the Valley. For the first time in over three decades, there was a high-octane poll campaign in both Jammu and Kashmir regions. Analysts say political leaders and candidates campaigned openly without any fear and threat, and there was greater participation of people in poll-related events.