Kashmir set to vote as separatists urge boycott - 16 Nov 08
- 12 years ago
The first phase of voting in elections are taking place in the Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir region. Polling will run for the next six weeks in this heavily militarised area.
But observers see the vote as a calculated gamble for the Indian government, which they say risks losing credibility if there is a low voter turnout.
Al Jazeera's Matt McClure reports.
But observers see the vote as a calculated gamble for the Indian government, which they say risks losing credibility if there is a low voter turnout.
Al Jazeera's Matt McClure reports.