Jammu & Kashmir Assembly Polls 2014

Jammu & Kashmir and Jharkhand Assembly Polls 2014​

Dec 20, 2014, 16:24 PM IST
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A polling officer marks the finger of a voter with indelible ink inside a polling station during the fifth phase of voting, at Satrayan village, Jammu.

A polling officer marks the finger of a voter with indelible ink inside a polling station during the fifth phase of voting, at Satrayan village, Jammu.

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People stand in queues to cast their votes outside a polling station during the fifth phase of voting, at Satrayan, Jammu.

People stand in queues to cast their votes outside a polling station during the fifth phase of voting, at Satrayan, Jammu.

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Paramilitary soldiers stand guard, as people stand in queues to cast their votes outside a polling station during the fifth phase of voting, at Satrayan village, Jammu.

Paramilitary soldiers stand guard, as people stand in queues to cast their votes outside a polling station during the fifth phase of voting, at Satrayan village, Jammu.

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Paramilitary soldiers stand guard, as people stand in queues to cast their votes outside a polling station during the fifth phase of voting, at Satrayan village, Jammu.

Paramilitary soldiers stand guard, as people stand in queues to cast their votes outside a polling station during the fifth phase of voting, at Satrayan village, Jammu.

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Kashmiris stand in a long queue as they wait to cast their vote at in a polling station in the 4th phase of state assembly election in Jammu and Kashmir.

Kashmiris stand in a long queue as they wait to cast their vote at in a polling station in the 4th phase of state assembly election in Jammu and Kashmir.

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People show their voter ID cards as they queue up to cast their votes in the 4th Phase of J& K Assembly Elections at Vijaypur, 35 km from Jammu.

People show their voter ID cards as they queue up to cast their votes in the 4th Phase of J& K Assembly Elections at Vijaypur, 35 km from Jammu.

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Women voters show their voter ID cards as they stand in queue to cast their votes during the 4th Phase of J&K Assembly Election at a polling station in Vijaypur in Jammu.

Women voters show their voter ID cards as they stand in queue to cast their votes during the 4th Phase of J&K Assembly Election at a polling station in Vijaypur in Jammu.

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Kashmiris stand in a queue to cast their votes during the fourth phase polling of the Jammu and Kashmir state elections on the outskirts of Srinagar.

Kashmiris stand in a queue to cast their votes during the fourth phase polling of the Jammu and Kashmir state elections on the outskirts of Srinagar.

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Election officials await voters inside a poling station during the fourth phase polling of the Jammu and Kashmir state elections in Srinagar.

Election officials await voters inside a poling station during the fourth phase polling of the Jammu and Kashmir state elections in Srinagar.

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Kashmiri women display their voter slips as they stand in queues to cast their votes during the third phase polling of the Jammu and Kashmir state elections in Chadoora, about 25 kilometers (15 miles) south west of Srinagar, Kashmir.

Kashmiri women display their voter slips as they stand in queues to cast their votes during the third phase polling of the Jammu and Kashmir state elections in Chadoora, about 25 kilometers (15 miles) south west of Srinagar, Kashmir.

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Ghulam Mohammad Dar, a Kashmiri man helps her sick wife Parveena Dar, as they cast their votes during the third phase polling of the Jammu and Kashmir state elections in Charar Sharief, about 40 kilometers (25 miles) south west of Srinagar, Kashmir.

Ghulam Mohammad Dar, a Kashmiri man helps her sick wife Parveena Dar, as they cast their votes during the third phase polling of the Jammu and Kashmir state elections in Charar Sharief, about 40 kilometers (25 miles) south west of Srinagar, Kashmir.

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A polling officer, puts an ink mark on the finger of a voter during the third phase polling of the Jammu and Kashmir state elections in Charar Sharief, about 40 kilometers (25 miles) south west of Srinagar, Kashmir.

A polling officer, puts an ink mark on the finger of a voter during the third phase polling of the Jammu and Kashmir state elections in Charar Sharief, about 40 kilometers (25 miles) south west of Srinagar, Kashmir.

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Kashmiri Muslim men show the ink mark on their index fingers after casting their votes during the third phase polling of the Jammu and Kashmir state elections in Monu, about 25 kilometers (15 miles) south west of Srinagar, Kashmir.

Kashmiri Muslim men show the ink mark on their index fingers after casting their votes during the third phase polling of the Jammu and Kashmir state elections in Monu, about 25 kilometers (15 miles) south west of Srinagar, Kashmir.

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An Indian paramilitary soldiers stands guard as Kashmiri voters stand in queue as they wait outside a polling station during the third phase voting of the Jammu and Kashmir state elections in Monu village, about 55 kilometers south west of Srinagar, Kashmir.

An Indian paramilitary soldiers stands guard as Kashmiri voters stand in queue as they wait outside a polling station during the third phase voting of the Jammu and Kashmir state elections in Monu village, about 55 kilometers south west of Srinagar, Kashmir.

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A Kashmiri boy wearing a mask of India's prime minister Narendra Modi walks towards the Sheri Kashmir cricket stadium to attend a campaign rally by Modi ahead of the local elections in Srinagar, India.

A Kashmiri boy wearing a mask of India's prime minister Narendra Modi walks towards the Sheri Kashmir cricket stadium to attend a campaign rally by Modi ahead of the local elections in Srinagar, India.

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Indian paramilitary soldiers stand guard near Sheri Kashmir cricket stadium where Prime Minister Narendra Modi, portrait seen in the backdrop, is expected to address a campaign rally ahead of local elections in Srinagar, India.

Indian paramilitary soldiers stand guard near Sheri Kashmir cricket stadium where Prime Minister Narendra Modi, portrait seen in the backdrop, is expected to address a campaign rally ahead of local elections in Srinagar, India.

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Indian policemen frisk the crowd outside Sheri Kashmir cricket stadium where Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address a campaign rally ahead of the local elections in Srinagar, India.

Indian policemen frisk the crowd outside Sheri Kashmir cricket stadium where Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address a campaign rally ahead of the local elections in Srinagar, India.

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An elderly women entering a polling station to cast her vote for Assembly elections in Handwara district of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday. 18 assembly segments went to polling in the second phase of elections in the state.

An elderly women entering a polling station to cast her vote for Assembly elections in Handwara district of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday. 18 assembly segments went to polling in the second phase of elections in the state.

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Security jawans stand guard as voters wait to cast their votes for Assembly elections at a polling station in Handwara district of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday. 18 assembly segments went to polling in the second phase of elections in the state.

Security jawans stand guard as voters wait to cast their votes for Assembly elections at a polling station in Handwara district of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday. 18 assembly segments went to polling in the second phase of elections in the state.

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Voters wait to cast their votes for Assembly elections at a polling station in Handwara district of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday. 18 assembly segments went to polling in the second phase of elections in the state.

Voters wait to cast their votes for Assembly elections at a polling station in Handwara district of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday. 18 assembly segments went to polling in the second phase of elections in the state.

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Young Kashmiri Hindus display the indelible ink mark on their fingers after casting their votes during the first phase of voting to the Jammu and Kashmir state assembly elections at Jagti, outskirts of Jammu.

Young Kashmiri Hindus display the indelible ink mark on their fingers after casting their votes during the first phase of voting to the Jammu and Kashmir state assembly elections at Jagti, outskirts of Jammu.

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A polling officer, puts an ink mark on the finger of a voter during the first phase of voting to the Jammu and Kashmir state assembly elections in Khranihama, some 25 kilometers (16 miles) north east of Srinagar.

A polling officer, puts an ink mark on the finger of a voter during the first phase of voting to the Jammu and Kashmir state assembly elections in Khranihama, some 25 kilometers (16 miles) north east of Srinagar.

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An elderly Kashmiri woman casts her vote at a polling station set up inside a school during the first phase of voting to the Jammu and Kashmir state assembly elections in Ganderbal, about 20 kilometers (12 miles) north east of Srinagar.

An elderly Kashmiri woman casts her vote at a polling station set up inside a school during the first phase of voting to the Jammu and Kashmir state assembly elections in Ganderbal, about 20 kilometers (12 miles) north east of Srinagar.

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Paramilitary soldiers stand guard beside a highway during the first phase of voting to the Jammu and Kashmir state assembly elections in Ganderbal, about 20 kilometers (12 miles) north east of Srinagar.

Paramilitary soldiers stand guard beside a highway during the first phase of voting to the Jammu and Kashmir state assembly elections in Ganderbal, about 20 kilometers (12 miles) north east of Srinagar.

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Kashmiri women wait in a queue to cast their votes during the first phase of polling to the Jammu and Kashmir state assembly elections in Lar, some 30 kilometers (19 miles) north of Srinagar.

Kashmiri women wait in a queue to cast their votes during the first phase of polling to the Jammu and Kashmir state assembly elections in Lar, some 30 kilometers (19 miles) north of Srinagar.

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Anupam Kher shares the stage with Peoples Republican Party President, G M Trumboo at an election rally in Srinagar.

Anupam Kher shares the stage with Peoples Republican Party President, G M Trumboo at an election rally in Srinagar.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi during an election rally in Kishtwar district about 240km from Jammu.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi during an election rally in Kishtwar district about 240km from Jammu.

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Voters showing their voter ID cards outside a polling booth during local municipal elections in Bikaner.

Voters showing their voter ID cards outside a polling booth during local municipal elections in Bikaner.

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Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and National Conference working president Omar Abdullah with supporters at a rally in Bandipura

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and National Conference working president Omar Abdullah with supporters at a rally in Bandipura

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Crowd of BJP supporters at Prime Minister Narendra Modis election rally in Kishtwar.

Crowd of BJP supporters at Prime Minister Narendra Modis election rally in Kishtwar.

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A Kashmiri supporter of the Congress party sports a portrait of party Vice President Rahul Gandhi on her head during an election campaign rally at Bandipora, about 75 kilometers (47 miles) from Srinagar.

A Kashmiri supporter of the Congress party sports a portrait of party Vice President Rahul Gandhi on her head during an election campaign rally at Bandipora, about 75 kilometers (47 miles) from Srinagar.

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Congress party President Sonia Gandhi, receives a giant floral garland during an election rally at Bandipora, about 75 kilometers (47 miles) from Srinagar.

Congress party President Sonia Gandhi, receives a giant floral garland during an election rally at Bandipora, about 75 kilometers (47 miles) from Srinagar.

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Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and National Conference working president Omar Abdullah waves to supporters at a rally after filing nomination papers for Assembly elections at Beerwah in Budgam district.

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and National Conference working president Omar Abdullah waves to supporters at a rally after filing nomination papers for Assembly elections at Beerwah in Budgam district.

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BJP President Amit Shah is greeted at an election rally in Banihal, J & K.

BJP President Amit Shah is greeted at an election rally in Banihal, J & K.

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Supporters at BJP President Amit Shahs election rally in Ramban, J & K.

Supporters at BJP President Amit Shahs election rally in Ramban, J & K.

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Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and National Conference working president Omar Abdullah filling nomination papers for Assembly elections at Beerwah in Budgam district.

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and National Conference working president Omar Abdullah filling nomination papers for Assembly elections at Beerwah in Budgam district.

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BJP President Amit Shah with former IGP Frooq Khan and local candidate Showkat Javed Daing at an election rally in Banihal.

BJP President Amit Shah with former IGP Frooq Khan and local candidate Showkat Javed Daing at an election rally in Banihal.

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Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and National Conference working president Omar Abdullah addresses a rally after filing nomination papers for Assembly elections at Beerwah in Budgam.

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and National Conference working president Omar Abdullah addresses a rally after filing nomination papers for Assembly elections at Beerwah in Budgam.