The 2024 Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections marked a significant milestone in the region’s political landscape, being the first such elections held after the abrogation of Article 370 in August 2019. These elections were closely watched, not only for their outcome but also for the socio-political implications for the Union Territory. Political parties across the spectrum, including regional players like the National Conference (NC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Apni Party, Peoples conference as well as national parties such as the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Congress, contested with renewed vigor, aiming to shape the future governance of Jammu and Kashmir.
Key issues ranging from statehood, autonomy, and development to security concerns and economic growth dominating the electoral discourse. The results, reflecting the people’s mandate, provide insight into the region’s evolving political priorities post-reorganization, as well as a test for political stability in a region often fraught with tensions.