J&K Election Results 2024: 873 candidates are competing for a seat in the 90-member house.
New Delhi:
The Congress-National Conference (NC) alliance has crossed the halfway mark in Jammu and Kashmir, in the first elections in 10 years. The alliance is leading with nearly 50 seats while the BJP has secured over 20 seats so far, as per the early leads. The counting of votes began at 8 am, with heavy security arrangements in place.
The assembly elections for its 90 constituencies were held in three phases – September 18, September 25, and October 1 – after a gap of 10 years. This is also the first time Jammu and Kashmir had assembly elections since Article 370 was abolished in August 2019, which divided the former state into the Union Territories of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh.
The three-phase elections resulted in voter participation of 63.88%, as per the Election Commission of India.
The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference and Congress decided to team up and fight the assembly elections 2024 together. On the other hand, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) contested separately.
The PDP-BJP coalition in Jammu And Kashmir collapsed in June 2018 when the latter withdrew support to Mehbooba Mufti’s PDP. Following the separation, then President Ram Nath Kovind enforced Governor’s Rule in the region.
The results of Jammu and Kasmir Assembly elections will be declared today.
Here are the LIVE updates of the Jammu and Kashmir Election Results 2024:
“In J&K, the alliance is going to form the government. We had anticipated this earlier because we saw the crowd during public rallies, it showed how much people were sad between 2014 and 2024,” said Raman Bhalla, Congress candidate from Jammu South.
#WATCH | Jammu, J&K: Congress candidate from Jammu South Raman Bhalla says, ” In J&K, the alliance is going to form the govt, we had anticipated it earlier itself because we saw the crowd during public rallies, it showed how much people were sad between 2014 and 2024…” pic.twitter.com/xYlNVWGpef
– ANI (@ANI) October 8, 2024
#WATCH | Patna, Bihar: On J&K and Haryana assembly elections, Union Minister Chirag Paswan says, “The BJP has worked hard in Jammu-Kashmir and Haryana and the public trusts BJP and PM Modi. I am hopeful that the results of the assembly elections will be in our favour” pic.twitter.com/LLRG3DyKQV
– ANI (@ANI) October 8, 2024
“We have made all security arrangements with three-tier security,” said P D Nitya, Pulwama SSP. “We have identified flash points and deployed extensive police force. We will ensure post counting victory procession is peaceful and no untoward incident takes place,” she added.
#WATCH | J&K: Pulwama SSP P D Nitya says, “Pulwama district has 4 constituencies and counting of votes is going on in all of them, we have made all security arrangements. There is a three-tier security system…We have marked some places where we have deployed extensive police… pic.twitter.com/iQ3XFFhCDs
– ANI (@ANI) October 8, 2024
“There is a strong anti-incumbency wave against BJP that’s why we made a viable alliance. Alliance itself is a magic figure,” said Ghulam Ahmad Mir, Congress leader. Ghulam Ahmad Mir is currently trailing leading from Dooru constituency, as per early trends.
#WATCH | Anantnag: Congress leader and party candidate from Dooru constituency, Ghulam Ahmad Mir says, “…In Haryana, we knew it was going to be a landslide victory for us…same is the situation in J&K…there is a strong anti-incumbency wave against BJP…that’s why we made a… pic.twitter.com/jRmhQwBvqP
– ANI (@ANI) October 8, 2024
J&K Results: BJP’s Ravinder Raina Trails From Nowshera
BJP Chief Ravinder Raina, 47, who contested from Nowshera constituency, is currently trailing, as per the early trends.
J&K Election Results 2024: Iltija Mehbooba Mufti Leads From Srigufwara – Bijbehara
Iltija Mehbooba Mufti, Mehbooba Mufti’s daughter, is leading from Srigufwara – Bijbehara constituency. The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) – formed by Mehbooba Mufti’s father and former Chief Minister Mufti Mohammed Sayeed — has been winning from this seat since 1996. This time, the third generation of the Mufti family – Mufti’s grand-daughter Iltija Mufti – is making her electoral debut from this constituency after her mother, Mehbooba Mufti declined to contest the election.
“Neither have we asked for any support from them (PDP) nor have we received any support…let the result come,” said National Conference’s Omar Abdullah. Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (JKNC) vice president, Omar Abdullah is contesting from two seats – Ganderbal and Budgam.
#WATCH | When asked about any possible alliance with PDP, JKNC Vice President and party’s candidate from Ganderbal & Budgam, Omar Abdullah says, ” Neither have we asked for any support from them nor have we received any support…let the result come. Not sure why we are so… pic.twitter.com/P30KqQE3Rx
– ANI (@ANI) October 8, 2024
“We trust democracy,” said the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (JKNC) vice president, while speaking to reporters. “Poll rigging should not happen. People’s mandate should be respected,” he added with the confidence of winning.
#WATCH | JKNC Vice President and party’s candidate from Ganderbal & Budgam, Omar Abdullah says, ” We have the hope that we will win. The decision made by the voters of J&K, we will get to know by today afternoon. There should be transparency…if people’s mandate is against BJP,… pic.twitter.com/hZcv7EUhN9
– ANI (@ANI) October 8, 2024
The counting of votes cast in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections began at 8 am. Less than an hour into it, here is what the early leads show:
Omar Abdullah of the National Conference is leading in both the constituencies he contested from – Ganderbal and Budgam.
Sajad Gani Lone from Kupwara is trailing.
BJP’s Ravinder Raina is leading from the Nowshera constituency.
J&K Election Results: BJP Will Have Historic Victory In J&K, Says BJP National Spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari
“The results of the elections would form a pro-development state in Jammu and Kashmir. The win of BJP in Jammu and Kashmir would be historic,” said BJP National Spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari.
In Union Territory Jammu and Kashmir, which voted in three phases – September 18, September 25, and October 1 – the early leads point a close fight between the BJP and the alliance of Congress and National Conference (NC).
J&K has 90 assembly constituencies. This is the first assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir since the abrogation of Article 370, which gave the erstwhile state special status, in 2019.
The counting of votes is underway for the 90-member Jammu and Kashmir Assembly. BJP leading with 18 seats in very early leads, while the alliance of Congress and National Conference (NC) has 13 seats, as of 8:30 am.
#WATCH | J&K: Counting underway at Polytechnic College in Jammu
The fate of candidates on 90 seats across all 20 districts in J&K is being decided today. pic.twitter.com/S8S3RM7K7R
– ANI (@ANI) October 8, 2024
The counting of votes has begun for Jammu and Kashmir. The fate of political parties contesting in the J&K Assembly Elections 2024 will be decided today.
Postal ballot counting begins first, as is the rule, and EVM counting half an hour later.
#WATCH | Rajouri, J&K: Ahead of the counting of votes, District Election Officer (DEO) Rajouri, Abhishek Sharma says, “Counting of votes will start in some time. All the preparations related to the counting process have been reviewed…Everyone can check the updates related to… pic.twitter.com/k8LN0lCvMj
– ANI (@ANI) October 8, 2024
Ahead of the counting of votes for the assembly polls in Jammu and Kashmir, Congress workers gathered outside the party headquarters in Delhi and danced to the beats of dhol. Some seven raised slogans in support of the party.
#WATCH | Delhi: Congress workers break into early celebrations outside the party office, ahead of the counting of votes for #HaryanaElections and #JammuKashmirAssemblyElection today. pic.twitter.com/WJdWzkMJjn
– ANI (@ANI) October 8, 2024
Last night, Congress General Secretary KC Venugopal held a meeting with poll observers from Jammu and Kashmir. This comes ahead of the crucial assembly election results.
There is a clear danger to the people’s mandate in J&K.
The INC-NC alliance is on the way to a historic victory, but the BJP is not ready to digest the democratic verdict and is planning to subvert this through any and all means available at its disposal.
We are vigilant to…
– K C Venugopal (@kcvenugopalmp) October 7, 2024
Jammu and Kashmir were held in three phases – September 18, September 25 and October 1. Key candidates contesting Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections are NC leader Omar Abdullah, who is fighting from the Budgam and Ganderbal seats, Sajad Gani Lone of People’s Conference (from Handwara and Kupwara seats), Congress’ Tariq Hamid Karra (from Batamaloo) and BJP state president Ravinder Raina (Nowshera seat).
Counting of votes for Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Election Results will begin at 8 am. Ahead of it, security arrangements are in place, ensuring no gaps. “Only those with issued ID cards are being allowed after checking,” SSP Rajouri Randeep Kumar said. “Police force and paramilitary force are alert and we have made proper arrangements for security. Counting process will conclude peacefully.”
#WATCH | Rajouri, J&K: On security arrangements for counting of votes, SSP Rajouri Randeep Kumar says, “…We have made all efforts to have foolproof security arrangements, we have made all efforts to ensure that nobody faces any inconvenience. Only those with issued ID cards are… pic.twitter.com/wiCMfMFNDi
– ANI (@ANI) October 8, 2024
Here’s wishing all my colleagues and allies the very best of luck for today. We fought the good fight & now, InshaAllah, the results will reflect that.
– Omar Abdullah (@OmarAbdullah) October 8, 2024
Assembly polls: Counting of votes in Jammu and Kashmir will begin at 8 am.
J&K Election Results: “BJP Will Form A Government”, Believes Former J&K Deputy CM Kavinder Gupta
“BJP will win around 35 seats in J&K and will be able to form the government with the support of BJP-supported independent candidates and independent smaller parties. I am confident we will open our account in Kashmir as well,” said BJP Jammu and Kashmir Chief Ravinder Raina.
#WATCH | J&K: Vikram Randhawa, BJP candidate from Bahu Assembly constituency visits Bawe Wali Mata Mahakali Mandir in Jammu ahead of the counting of votes for the J&K Assembly elections. pic.twitter.com/GnGqWBmJiK
– ANI (@ANI) October 8, 2024
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Jammu And Kashmir Assembly Elections: Know Major Parties
The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference and Congress are fought together. On the other hand, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) contested separately.
J&K Election Results: First Elections As Union Territory
Following the abrogation of Article 370 in June 2018, the former state was divided into two union territories – Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh.
Jammu and Kashmir voted in three phases – September 18, September 25 and October 1 – following a gap of 10 years. This is the first assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir since the abrogation of Article 370, which gave the erstwhile state special status, in 2019.