Dear reader,

Jammu and Kashmir's most desperately sought Assembly elections, and the region's first in a decade, ended in a decisive victory for the National Conference. The party, which is expected to form the government this week, has said it will not “play politics” for the next five years and will strive to have a "healthy relationship" with the Centre.

If you're wondering how things have got to this point, catch up on the wealth of reporting we produced from Kashmir in recent weeks.

1. Behind the National Conference’s resurgence, the judgement of the Kashmiri voter

2. The BJP lost, but it will be hard to ignore in Jammu and Kashmir

3. Why new J&K government will be stunted – no matter who wins

4. What’s at stake in Jammu and Kashmir’s most desperately sought Assembly elections

5. Why banned Jamaat is contesting Kashmir elections after 37 years

6. The BJP’s impossible task in Kashmir Valley

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