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NC leader Omar Abdullah dared the BJP leader to prove his allegation, saying agencies like the Research and Analysis Wing, National Investigation Agency and Intelligence Bureau were at his disposal

Jammu and Kashmir has been under Governor's Rule since June, when the BJP ended its ruling alliance with Mufti, forcing her to resign.

The dissolution means there will be fresh elections in the state, which may take place with the Lok Sabha polls next year. The six-month tenure of the Governor's rule ends on December 18 which will be followed by President's rule.

The newly formed alliance between the arch- rivals NC and PDP, Congress, can have national ramifications. It will not only change the political equations at the state-level, but can also cement an alliance against the BJP in 2019 elections

To encourage voters to exercise their franchise, in view of the low turnout during the first phase of polling, the Election Commission has extended the voting period from 9 to 10 hours

This is the first phase of the urban local bodies polls in Jammu and Kashmir, which will be held for the first time in 13 years. Security has been tightened for the elections in 422 of the state's 1,100 municipal wards.