The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections have garnered nationwide attention as they mark the first polls in the region since the abrogation of Article 370 in 2019. With 90 seats at stake, political parties are scrambling to secure the magic number of 46 needed for a majority. However, an unforeseen factor has added an extra layer of complexity to this already tight race—the Lieutenant Governor’s (LG) ability to nominate five Members of Legislative Assembly (MLAs). The debate surrounding these nominations has raised concerns, with many questioning how these five individuals…
Jammu and Kashmir Elections: Can Nominated MLAs Alter the Path to Power?
