The National Conference announced 18 candidates for the upcoming Assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir. Key contestants include retired Justice Hussnain Masoodi, Mohammad Khalil Bandh, Sheikh Mohammad Rafi, and Khalid Najeeb Soharwardy. The elections will be held in three phases on September 18, 25, and October 1, with counting on October 4. Candidates will contest from various constituencies such as Pampore, Pulwama, Shopian, and Doda.