Kashmir's First Assembly Election in 10 Years

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Kashmir hopes for a voice for its woes after election

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Jammu and Kashmir is holding its first assembly election in a decade .

The last elections a decade ago resulted in a coalition government that collapsed in 2018 .

Before new polls could be held, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government revoked the region's autonomy and statehood.

The Hindu nationalist BJP has been trying to make inroads in the Muslim -majority Kashmir valley .

India has long faced accusations of human rights violations in Kashmir - it denies this - but critics say this has intensified in the past few years .

Amnesty International accused the government of fostering a "climate of fear" Lawyer Zafar Shah anticipates friction between the federal administration and the elected government.

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