On September 4, Rahul addressed multiple poll rallies in Jammu and Kashmir regions, where he claimed that the opposition I.N.D.I.A. bloc had psychologically defeated Prime Minister Narendra Modi who “has lost the confidence of people of the country.”

In Jammu and Kashmir's election campaign, candidates from multiple parties, including the BJP, PDP, and NC are facing scrutiny over their past connections to militancy. The ongoing tensions highlight a complex political landscape where former militants seek to redefine their roles in local politics.

The Assembly polls in Jammu and Kashmir began on September 18, as scheduled by the Election Commission of India (ECI). This is the first election since 2019, when the constitutional status of Jammu and Kashmir was altered by the abrogation of Article 370,