Jammu and Kashmir Election Results 2024 LIVE: A fight between BJP, INDIA bloc for 5 seats
Counting is currently underway in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir after the region voted in the first, second, fourth, fifth, and sixth phases of the Lok Sabha election. This election marks the first time Jammu and Kashmir is participating as a Union Territory since the special status of the State was revoked in 2019. The General Elections were the first major poll since the dissolution of the elected Assembly and saw the region record the highest voter turnout in 35 years.
Key issues addressed during the elections include the push for peace in the volatile region and the restoration of its Statehood. The election saw a notable absence of several displaced Kashmiri pandits from the electoral rolls, stirring controversy within the region.
In the electoral fray, the Indian National Congress, as part of the INDIA alliance, contested against the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Udhampur and Jammu seats. In Baramulla, Srinagar, and Anantnag–Rajouri constituencies, the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (JKNC) and the Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) faced off against each other, without competition from the NDA.
As the votes are being counted, the region is witnessing heightened security measures and strict adherence to the model code of conduct. The outcome of the elections is eagerly awaited as the political landscape in Jammu and Kashmir stands to see significant shifts based on the results.
The Jammu and Udhampur regions saw intense battles between the BJP and Congress, while the remaining seats were contested by JKNC and PDP. The intricate voter demography of the region is expected to play a crucial role in determining the election outcomes.
The Union Territory saw a substantial voter turnout across all phases of the election, with the Kashmir Valley witnessing a notable increase in participation compared to previous years. The elections mark a significant moment in the political history of Jammu and Kashmir post the revocation of Article 370.
As the results unfold, the future trajectory of Jammu and Kashmir’s political landscape hangs in the balance, with implications that could shape the region’s governance and representation for years to come.
