In Pictures: Victory signs everywhere as politicians from different parties file their nominations

Massive sloganeering, rallies were witnessed since early morning in Srinagar today as various politicians filed their nomination papers. A confrontation between two parties was also reported after they crossed each others path in Srinagar.

The Assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir are being held after a long wait of around 10-years. The election will take place between Sept. 18 and Oct. 1, and votes are set to be counted on Oct. 8. As campaigning picked up, India's main opposition party, Congress formed alliance with the region's oldest party, JKNC.

Although the region is peaceful compared to past years, the three-phased polls will take place amid a sharp rise in attacks on security forces in the otherwise peaceful region of Jammu. Except BJP, the other big parties including JKNC, PDP, and Congress have said that their motive for this elections is same, which they say is, "restoring the dignity of J&K."

Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (JKNC) leader and candidate for Lal Chowk constituency, Ahsan Pardesi after filing his nomination papers in Srinagar today. Sept 4, 2024. Photo: Aman Farooq/GK

JKNC party secretary and candidate for Khanyar constituency, Ali Mohammad Sagar also filed his nomination papers today in Srinagar. Sept 4, 2024. Photo: Aman Farooq/ GK

JKNC vice president and former Chief Minister J&K, Omar Abdullah, files his nomination papers in Ganderbal today. Sept 4, 2024. Photo: Aman Farooq/ GK

JKNC chief spokesperson and candidate from Zadibal, Tanvir Sadiq shows victory sign after filing his nomination in Srinagar today. Sep 4, 2024. Photo: Aman Farooq/ GK

JKNC chief, and former Chief Minister of the erstwhile state, Dr Farooq Abdullah accompanies party member Shamima Firdous as the latter files her nomination. Sep 4, 2024. Photo: Aman Farooq/ GK

Jammu Kashmir Peoples Democratic Party leader and candidate from Chanapora, Iqbal Tramboo files his nomination papers in Srinagar on Wednesday. Sep 4, 2024. Photo: Aman Farooq/ GK

JKNC Women's Wing president and candidate from Habba Kadal Shamima Firdous after filing her nomination papers earlier today. Sep 4, 2024. Photo: Aman Farooq/ GK

JKNC leader and candidate from Chanapora constiuency, Mushtaq Guroo after filing his nomination in Srinagar. Guroo is up against Apni Party's Altaf Bukhari for the seat. Sep 4, 2024. Photo: Aman Farooq/ GK

BJP's Ashok Bhat on his way to file nomination papers from Habba Kadal constituency. Sep 4, 2024. Photo: Aman Farooq/ GK

Rashtriya Lok Janshakti Party leader and candidate from Habba Kadal, Sanjay Saraf files his nomination papers in Srinagar today. Sep 4, 2024. Photo: Aman Farooq/ GK

BJP senior leaders, including Union Minister for State, Jitendra Singh (R), party's nation general secretary, Tarun Chugh (C) show victory signs as they accompany party candidates in Srinagar. Sep 4, 2024. Photo: Aman Farooq/ GK

Apni Party chief, Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari, inside the office of Returning Officer, as he files his nomination papers today in Srinagar. Sep 4, 2024. Photo: Aman Farooq/ GK