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The third and final round of voting for the Jammu & Kashmir elections will be held tomorrow (October 1). This is the first assembly poll in the erstwhile state after 2014. The last 10 years have seen momentous changes in the political complexion of the region. Soon after the 2019 Lok Sabha polls, Article 370, which gave a special status to the state, was rescinded. Further, it was divided into two Union Territories – Ladakh and Jammu and Kashmir. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has promised to restore Jammu and Kashmir's statehood in future. And while a few regional players have sought a restoration of the special status of Jammu and Kashmir, the Congress has been non-committal on it. The Lok Sabha Contest The assembly polls in Jammu & Kashmir this year were preceded by the Lok Sabha election. The BJP contested two seats in the Jammu region and won both. In the remaining three seats in Kashmir, the National Conference (NC) won two and an Independent candidate ...

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has described as "distasteful and disgraceful" Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge's speech in which he said he would stay alive till Prime Minister Narendra Modi is removed from power. In a post on X, Mr Shah said Mr Kharge's comments show the "hate and fear" the Congress has for Prime Minister Modi.  "Yesterday, the Congress President Shri Mallikarjun Kharge Ji has outperformed himself, his leaders and his party in being absolutely distasteful and disgraceful in his speech. Yesterday, the Congress President Shri Mallikarjun Kharge Ji has outperformed himself, his leaders and his party in being absolutely distasteful and disgraceful in his speech. In a bitter display of spite, he unnecessarily dragged PM Modi into his personal health matters by… — Amit Shah (@AmitShah) September 30, 2024 In a bitter display of spite, he unnecessarily dragged PM Modi into his personal health matters by saying that he would die onl...

The campaign vehicle of Baramulla MP Engineer Rashid was attacked Sunday by an assailant who stomped on the bonnet and the front windshield, damaging the glass. Sheikh Abdul Rashid (57), popularly known as Engineer Rashid, who was in the car when the incident happened was unhurt. The car was attacked in the Langate area of Kupwara district on the last day of electioneering in north Kashmir. A video of the attack which appeared on social media showed a man climbing and stomping on the bonnet and the front windshield of the vehicle. Rashid's Awami Ittehad Party has not commented on the incident so far. According to sources, the assailant is a former aide of the Member of Parliament and was instrumental in his Lok Sabha election campaign in April-May, but has fallen out with him since. (Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.) Read full article

An injured Head Constable Bashir Ahmed shot dead a hardcore Pakistani terrorist before he breathed his last breath during a fierce gunbattle between terrorists and security operation in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district last night. The operation, which began yesterday, is still on. Two police officers have also been injured in the encounter. "In the ongoing operation in village Kog (Mandli), Kathua Police HC Bashir Ahmed made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty, heroically taking down a terrorist. While he succumbed to his injuries, the other officers, including Deputy SP Sukhbir and ASI Niaz are stable," Additional Director General of Police, Jammu zone, Anand Jain said in a post on X. In the ongoing operation in village Kog (Mandli), Kathua Police HC Bashir Ahmed made the ultimate #sacrifice in the line of duty, heroically taking down a #Terrorist . While he succumbed to his injuries, the other officers, including Dysp Sukhbir and ASI Niaz, are stable. htt...

Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge, who fell ill while addressing a poll campaign rally in J&K's Kathua district, has said he would not die till Prime Minister Narendra Modi is "removed" from power. Mr Kharge had felt dizzy while addressing a huge gathering on the last day of the campaign for the third and final phase of the Assembly elections. Party leaders had rushed to support him and led him to a chair. Shortly after, he was examined by doctors, who said his blood pressure is fluctuating. Later, Mr Kharge came back onstage and said: "We will fight to restore statehood. I am 83 years old. I am not going to die so early. I will stay alive until Prime Minister Narendra Modi is removed from power." "I wanted to talk. But due to dizziness, I have sat down. Please pardon me," he said. Sources said Mr Kharge's blood pressure had dropped and though he is feeling much better, doctors have advised him to take rest. It is not yet known if would at...

The Congress will restore Jammu and Kashmir's statehood, party leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra said on Saturday while she slammed the BJP for using the Union territory as a pawn to "stir emotions" elsewhere in the country. Ms Gandhi, the Congress's national general secretary, also criticised Lt Governor Manoj Sinha saying the current administration was a "puppet" government being run with a remote control. "The Congress party has a vision for you and for Jammu and Kashmir. We want to restore your state's status. If our government comes to power, we will immediately restore your statehood. We will also revive the tradition of the Darbar Move," Ms Vadra told a public rally here. Darbar Move refers to the bi-annual shift of government offices, including the secretariat, between Jammu and Srinagar in view of the harsh winter in J-K. "We want to protect your rights, your rights to your land and your employment," said Ms Gandhi while speak...

Three army personnel and one police personnel were injured in an encounter with terrorists in the Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir, a senior police official said on Saturday. However, the police official said that the condition of the injured personnel is stable now. As per the police reports, the security forces received information late Friday night regarding the movement of terrorists in the Arigam area. When the security forces reached the spot, they started firing and an encounter began. Speaking on the Kulgam encounter, Kashmir Inspector General of Police (IGP) VK Birdi said, "The security forces received information yesterday late at night regarding the movement of terrorists in the Arigam area. When the security forces reached, they started firing and there was an exchange of fire. After that, an encounter began and is underway right now. Three security and one police personnel have minor injuries. They are stable. The operation is going on and it will take some tim...

An encounter broke out between terrorists and security forces in the Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday, police said. The gunbattle broke out in Adigam village of Devsar area after security personnel launched a cordon and search operation. #Encounter has started at Adigam Devsar area of #Kulgam . Police and security forces are on the job. Further details shall follow. @JmuKmrPolice — Kashmir Zone Police (@KashmirPolice) September 28, 2024 "Encounter has started at Adigam Devsar area of Kulgam. Police and security forces are on the job. Further details shall follow," Kashmir Zone Police posted on X. No casualties have been reported from either side so far.  (Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.) Read full article

India issued a stern warning to Pakistan today at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) following Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's speech, in which he raised the Jammu and Kashmir issue. India firmly responded by stating that Pakistan's continued support for cross-border terrorism will "inevitably invite consequences." India's First Secretary to the UN, Bhavika Mangalanandan, delivered a pointed rebuttal alleging Pakistan's complicity in global terrorism and citing its long history of using cross-border terrorism as a state policy. Ms Mangalanandan's statement came in response to Mr Sharif's call for India to reverse its 2019 abrogation of Article 370, which revoked the special status of Jammu and Kashmir, and his demands for a dialogue between the two countries. "This Assembly regrettably witnessed a travesty this morning. A country run by the military, with a global reputation for terrorism, narcotics trade and transnational crime...

Union Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw on Thursday shared a video capturing the breathtaking view of the Chenab railway bridge connecting Kashmir valley with the rest of the world. “Helicopter shot - Chenab bridge,” the Railway Minister wrote on X while sharing a short video of the bridge. The Chenab Rail Bridge is a steel and concrete arch bridge carrying a single-track railway line, located between Bakkal and Kauri in the Reasi district of the Jammu Division of J&K. Helicopter shot ? - Chenab bridge pic.twitter.com/IGkJ3uZM7u — Ashwini Vaishnaw (@AshwiniVaishnaw) September 26, 2024 The bridge spans the Chenab River at a height of 359 m (1,178 ft) above the river, making it the world's highest rail bridge and the world's highest arch bridge. In November 2017, the base supports were declared completed allowing for the start of the construction of the main arch. In April 2021, the Chenab Rail Bridge's arch was completed and the overall bridge was complete...

National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Friday launched searches at multiple places in Rajouri and Reasi districts as part of its investigation into the deadly terror attack in June on a bus carrying pilgrims who were returning from Shiv Khori temple, officials said. Nine persons, including seven pilgrims from outside Jammu and Kashmir, were killed and 41 injured when terrorists opened fire at the bus on June 9. The bus, on its way from the Shiv Khori temple to Katra, veered off the road following a barrage of gunfire and fell into a deep gorge near Teryath village of Pouni area in Reasi. On June 17, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) handed over the terror attack case to the NIA. One person, Hakam Khan of Rajouri, who allegedly provided food, shelter and logistics to the terrorists besides helping them recce the area before the attack, has been arrested in connection with the case so far. Officials said multiple NIA teams are carrying out searches in Rajouri and Reasi districts in ...

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday asked Congress MP Rahul Gandhi, whether he supports the National Conference's demand to bring back Article 370 and Article 35 A and separate flag for Jammu and Kashmir. Addressing a gathering in Ramgarh Assembly Constituency of Jammu and Kahmir, CM Yogi said, "I want to ask Congress leader Rahul Gandhi whether he supports the National Conference's decision to have a separate flag for Jammu and Kashmir? Does Rahul Gandhi support the National Conference's demand to bring back Article 370 and 35A and push Jammu and Kashmir into an era of unrest and terrorism?" CM Yogi added, "Does the Congress support promoting separatism again by talking to Pakistan at the cost of the youth of Kashmir? ..." कांग्रेस के नेता श्री राहुल गांधी से कुछ प्रश्न... pic.twitter.com/sbJfWqXrSM — Yogi Adityanath (@myogiadityanath) September 26, 2024 Meanwhile, Union Home Minister Amit Shah hit back at Rahul Gandhi, remind...

The Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, under which an area is declared as "disturbed" for the convenience of security forces, has been extended in eight districts in Nagaland, three districts in Arunachal Pradesh and some other areas for six more months after a review of the law and order situation in the two northeastern states. An area or district is notified as a disturbed area under the AFSPA to facilitate the operations of the armed forces. The AFSPA gives armed forces operating in disturbed areas sweeping powers to search, arrest and to open fire if they deem it necessary for the "maintenance of public order". In a notification, the Union Home Ministry said the central government in exercise of the powers conferred by Section 3 of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958 (28 of 1958) had declared eight districts, and 21 police stations in five other districts of Nagaland as 'disturbed area' for a period of six months with effect from April 1, 202...

The second phase of polling in the Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections saw a voter turnout of over 56 per cent on Wednesday, with the democratic exercise passing off peacefully amid tight security. While there was significant participation in key constituencies in 26 seats spread over six districts with long queues of voters at polling stations since early morning, 20 of these segments recorded a marginally lower turnout than in the 2014 assembly elections, when the overall voting was 60 per cent. The first phase of polling, held on September 18, saw an estimated 61.38 per cent voter turnout, while the final phase is set to take place on October 1 in the crucial elections being held after 10 years. Jammu and Kashmir Chief Electoral Officer P.K. Pole announced a preliminary turnout figure of 56.05 per cent, stating that it might change as polling continued in some areas, including Hazratbal and Reasi. He emphasised that the election proceeded smoothly, with only minor incidents rep...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday launched a blistering attack on the Congress saying if it comes to power in Haryana even by mistake, stability and development will be at stake because of its "infighting" and this will ruin the state. Addressing a poll rally in Gohana in this district for the October 5 assembly polls, he also lashed out at the Congress over the issue of reservation, alleging opposing reservation and and hatred towards it are in its DNA. Slamming the main opposition party, he said Congress governments are known for "instability." "In the past few years wherever it formed governments, chief ministers and ministers were involved in infighting. They have nothing to do with the pain and problems of the people," PM Modi said as he cited the example of Congress-ruled Karnataka. "In Karnataka, its chief minister and deputy chief minister are busy in internal fighting. In Telangana and Himachal Pradesh, it is the same story," he...

"I am not afraid..." Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah declared Wednesday, shortly after a trial court said a police case must be filed against him - based on a complaint by activist Snehamayi Krishna - in connection with the alleged Mysuru Urban Development Authority land scam case . Earlier today the Special Court of the People's Representatives had directed the state's Lokayukta to conduct an inquiry and submit a report in three months. The Chief Minister's response was swift. "I will fight. I am not afraid of anything. We are ready to face the investigation. I will fight this legally." However, the activist whose complaint will feed the case against the Chief Minister is not fully satisfied, and has said he wants the investigation to "happen by the CBI only". "The court said the probe will happen by Lokayukta but, once FIR is filed... we will approach Karnataka High Court," he declared.  The Chief Minister will now face an...

As the second phase of polling continues in Jammu and Kashmir, a delegation of 15 foreign diplomats arrived in Srinagar to observe the voting process in central Kashmir and assess the ground situation regarding law and order. Led by US Deputy Chief of Mission Jorgan Andrews and accompanied by six officials from the Ministry of External Affairs, the delegation landed in Srinagar at 10 am. Over the next two days, they will meet various sections of society. "They are making stops at various polling stations. After interacting with people there they seem to be satisfied with the arrangements made by the Election Commission of India to encourage polling," a senior official said. The delegation, which includes representatives from Mexico, Korea, Somalia, Spain, Singapore, Nigeria, Philippines, Tanzania, Norway, Panama, Algeria, Rwanda, and South Africa, has visited several polling stations, including: Government Boys Secondary School, Ompora, Budgam, SDA Bemina, Srinagar Polling...

 Around 26 lakh voters will decide the fate of 239 candidates today.  The seats on which elections will be conducted are Kangan (ST), Ganderbal, Hazratbal, Khanyar, Habbakadal, Lal Chowk, Channapora, Zadibal, Eidgah, Central Shalteng, Budgam, Beerwah, Khansahib, Chrar-i-Sharief, Chadoora and Gulabgarh (ST)  It will also be conducted on Reasi, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi, Kalakote - Sunderbani, Nowshera, Rajouri (ST), Budhal (ST), Thannamandi (ST), Surankote (ST), Poonch Haveli and Mendhar (ST).  Former Chief Minister and National Conference chief Omar Abdullah, who is contesting from Ganderbal and Budgam seats, will be among those facing the electoral test today.  Other prominent candidates in the fray include Jammu and Kashmir BJP chief Ravinder Raina from Nowshera assembly seat and Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee president Tariq Hamid Karra from Central-Shalteng seat.,  The voting figures of the day will be a test for claims that the develop...

Jammu & Kashmir will vote for 26 seats in Phase 2 on September 25. This brings the total votes cast to 50 seats, with 40 more to be held on October 1 in the final phase. Following a decade of unrest, a high turnout of 61.38% was recorded in Phase 1. The participation of numerous independents and smaller parties suggests enthusiasm and a willingness to integrate into mainstream Indian politics, which is promising for our democracy. Bread-and-butter issues such as unemployment, inflation, and development dominate the discourse, with voters opting for ballots over bullets. Leaders from major political parties, including the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), the National Conference (NC), the People's Democratic Party (PDP), the Congress, and other regional players, have been actively addressing public rallies, highlighting their agenda and promising development and stability for the region.S A total of 239 candidates are contesting for 26 seats, averaging 9.2 candidates p...

Congress MP Kumari Selja set the record straight Monday amid rumours she is sulking and has opted to not campaign for the Haryana election - because she was not allowed to contest - telling NDTV "there should never be any doubts" about her commitment to the party and state. Ms Selja called herself a "loyal worker...good soldier" and said she will hit campaign starting this week, telling NDTV, "It was never intended I shall remain absent (from the campaign) throughout. I will campaign... because I am a party solider. I've always said I am a good soldier." She did, however, acknowledge "there are issues... serious issues" that need to be resolved. She did not provide specifics but said the Congress senior leadership "is working on" the problems. "I made it very clear... even before the Lok Sabha election... I want to serve the people of Haryana as a legislator rather than MP. But the general election came first. So the party...

Looking out the window during a train journey in India is perhaps one of the best ways to experience the scenic beauty of our country. When it comes to terrains, landscapes and scenery, India has a lot to offer. The railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw shared a list of some of the most spectacular train routes of India today.   In a series of posts on X, formerly Twitter, Mr Vaishnaw shared little glimpses of the "some of the most scenic Rail Journeys across India."  ?Some of the most scenic Rail Journeys across India… ?? pic.twitter.com/QPCDFndXJ6 — Ashwini Vaishnaw (@AshwiniVaishnaw) September 22, 2024 His list includes the journeys through Nilgiri mountains, Gujarat's Kutch, and Jammu and Kashmir's Banihal to Badgam among others. Read full article

Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar responded to speculation about Congress leader Kumari Selja joining the BJP, saying, "Only she can answer" regarding her intentions. He suggested that after the treatment she has received from the Congress party, any self-respecting individual would contemplate their next steps. Mr Khattar's comments highlight the growing tension surrounding Kumari Selja's position within Congress as the Haryana elections approach. "When she will join the BJP, only she can answer this. The kind of behaviour that I have heard about her, the way Congress has treated her, after that any self-respecting person will definitely think about his next step," Mr Khattar said. Earlier on Saturday, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini took a dig at Congress over apparent internal differences and reports in sections of the media about its senior leader Kumari Selja not visible in the assembly poll campaign for a few days and alleged that the mai...

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday appointed Uday Bhanu Chib as the new president of the Indian Youth Congress with immediate effect. "Hon'ble Congress President has appointed Shri Uday Bhanu Chib, currently General Secretary of the Indian Youth Congress and former President of the Jammu & Kashmir Pradesh Youth Congress, as the President of the Indian Youth Congress, with immediate effect. The party appreciates the contributions of the outgoing President, Shri Srinivas BV," Congress in a statement said. Uday Bhanu Chib has been part of the Congress manifesto committee for the J&K Assembly elections. He had met the senior Congress leader and leader of opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi in New Delhi recently. The Congress is fighting the ongoing J&K Assembly elections in a pre-poll alliance with the National Conference (NC). As per the agreement between the two parties, NC will contest 52 seats while the Congress will contest 31 seats. Bo...

At least 10 detonators were found on a railway track in an attempt to blow up the train carrying Army personnel in Madhya Pradesh's Burhanpur district, officials said today. The incident took place near the Sagphata railway station when the army's special train was travelling from Jammu and Kashmir to Karnataka on Wednesday. As the train passed over the detonators, the driver became alert due to an explosion and promptly stopped the train. He then informed the station master. No one was injured in the incident. Senior officials from the Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS), National Investigation Agency (NIA), railways, and local police are probing the incident. Gas Cylinder Found On Railway Track In UP Earlier today, an empty gas cylinder was found on the tracks near the Prempur railway station in Uttar Pradesh's Kanpur. The goods train loco pilot had to apply emergency brakes to stop the train. Police said the incident occurred at 8:10 am when the train was going to Prayagraj...

Chief justices were appointed on Saturday in seven high courts, including in Delhi. The appointments came after the Supreme Court Collegium on Tuesday amended some of its July 11 recommendations. While Justice Manmohan, acting chief justice of the Delhi High Court, has been appointed as its chief justice, Justice Rajiv Shakdher -- a Delhi High Court judge -- has been elevated as chief justice of the Himachal Pradesh High Court. Similarly, Justice Nitin Madhukar Jamdar, a Bombay High Court judge, has been appointed as chief justice of the Kerala High Court. Justice KR Shriram of the Bombay High Court has been made chief justice of the Madras High Court. Justice Indra Prasanna Mukerji of the Calcutta High Court has been appointed chief justice of the High Court of Meghalaya. Justice Tashi Rabstan of the Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has been made its chief justice. Justice Suresh Kumar Kait of the Delhi High Court has been elevated as chief justice of the High Court of M...

An Army jawan was killed and six others injured when their vehicle skidded off the road and fell into a deep gorge in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district, officials said on Saturday. The accident took place near Sukrala Devi temple on Machedi-Billawar road on Friday when the troops were on patrol in the remote area, they said. Rescuers, including locals, rushed to the scene and took the seven injured soldiers to a hospital where one of them Sepoy Ramkishor was declared brought dead, the officials said. The Rising Star Corps of the Army held a wreath-laying ceremony and paid tributes to the soldier. Rising Star Corps deeply regrets the unfortunate & untimely demise of #Braveheart Sep Ramkishor, while on operational duty. In this hour of grief, #IndianArmy stands in solidarity with the bereaved family & is committed to their support @prodefencejammu @westerncomd_IA @adgpi pic.twitter.com/46AFA6cQLe — Rising Star Corps_IA (@RisingStarCorps) September 21, 2024 ...

Union Home Minister, Amit Shah said on Saturday that if bullets are fired from across the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), those would be responded to by bullets, not dialogue. Addressing a mammoth BJP campaign rally in the Mendhar area of Poonch district on Saturday, Shah said, "The days of cross-border firing are over. Pakistan is now afraid of PM Modi. There were times when the people in power in J&K were afraid of Pakistan. "The situation has completely changed. If bullets are fired from across the LoC, we will respond with bullets, not with 'boli (talks)'." Home Minister (HM) Shah said that he had come to Mendhar to appeal for the victory of the BJP candidate, Murtaza Khan. "I live in Gujarat and I could never think that I could address people in Mendhar just 2 km away from the LoC. Our Gujjar, Bakarwal and Pahari brothers have always stood as soldiers of the country whenever there was a war with Pakistan after 1947. "...

A worker was killed after he was hit by a BMW car being driven by a diamond merchant on the Coastal Road at Worli in central Mumbai, police said on Friday. The incident occurred on Monday evening on the south-bound corridor of the Coastal Road, which was partially opened for use earlier this year, an official said. This is the first fatal accident on the Coastal Road, according to the police. Based on a complaint lodged by a colleague of the victim, Kashmir Misa Singh, who worked as a wireman at the site, police registered a case against the diamond merchant, Rahil Himanshu Mehta (45), a resident of Worli, he said. In his complaint, Pintukumar Thakur said, "All workers, including Kashmir Singh, were completing their respective assigned tasks of the Coastal Road on Monday. Around 7 pm, Singh was standing on the northbound of the road and movement of traffic on both sides was on. Suddenly, a loud sound on the southbound corridor caught everyone's attention. All the workers r...

Three Border Security Force (BSF) soldiers were killed and six were injured when the bus in which they were travelling fell into a gorge in Jammu and Kashmir's Budgam district, the police said. The six injured soldiers are critical, the police said. The 52-seater vehicle was part of a seven-bus convoy going for the BSF's induction for deployment for the next phase of the assembly election, the police said, adding 35 BSF soldiers were travelling in it. The bus went off the hilly road and fell 40-feet on its side, the police said. All the injured BSF personnel are being treated in a hospital. Read full article

The voter turnout in the first phase of the Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections failed to match the voter turnout in the 2014 election when it was still a state and not a Union Territory. The first assembly election held after a gap of 10 years was expected to break previous voting records. Instead, the voting percentage has come down at many assembly constituencies compared to the turnout in 2014. Improved security situation, no election boycott call by separatist groups and also participation by Jamaat-e-Islami were seen as factors that may boost poll participation. According to the Election Commission, 61 per cent voter turnout was recorded for 24 seats in the first phase. In the 2014 assembly election, 66 per cent polling was recorded despite boycott calls and dismal participation in some urban seats. Even as the polling pattern has largely remained the same in eight seats of Doda, Ramban and Kishtwar, the poll percentage has come down in eight out 16 seats in South Kashmir. ...

Some people on Twitter say it like no other. "It's rather amusing that One Nation, One Election abbreviates to ONOE - oh noe!". After the Union Cabinet cleared the One Nation One Election (ONOE) proposal, legacy television channels, dutifully, complied with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) playbook. Distract from the real issues: unemployment, inflation, anti-federal policies, Manipur, a plummeting rupee, fuel prices not being cut despite a decline in global crude oil prices, and more. Just Like The Women's Reservation Bill This is very similar to when the Women's Reservation Bill was passed last year. The news stayed on primetime, tucking away the government's ineffectual handling of the Manipur crisis. These con jobs have a pattern. The Women's Reservation Bill can only come into effect after the Census and delimitation exercise have been completed. So, the earliest that it can happen is 2034. The ONOE is another 'Weapon of Mass Distraction...