The upcoming Rajya Sabha elections in Jammu and Kashmir to be held in January 2025 will represent a historic turning point for the region’s political trajectory.
The political landscape is witnessing an exciting change with the prospect of a strategic alliance between the National Conference (NC), Congress and independent members. The alliance looks poised to capture three of the four seats in the Rajya Sabha, while the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is expected to secure the remaining seats, in line with its current tally in the assembly. The elections will unfold in a unique format: one election for two seats and two separate contests for the other two, with the ruling coalition likely to win the combined two seats, while the remaining seats are likely to be shared between the NCs. led by the coalition and the BJP.
Apart from the immediate political calculations, these elections are a moment of profound significance for the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir’s representation in the Rajya Sabha. The region has been without a voice in the House for over three years, and these elections promise to restore that vital democratic presence at the national level.
At the center of the political debate is National Conference President Dr. There is Farooq Abdullah, whose name is being discussed as a possible candidate for a Rajya Sabha seat. Although he did not contest the recent Lok Sabha or Assembly elections, his return to the national stage will imbue these elections with an added layer of intrigue and historical resonance. As Jammu and Kashmir stands on the cusp of a new political era, these elections mark an important step forward in reclaiming the region’s rightful place in India’s political discourse.