The Lok Sabha Election 2024 in Jammu and Kashmir is a key political event, with five seats up for contention. Below is a detailed overview, including the latest candidates and election phases.
Constituency Status Table (Final Results)
| Constituency | Leading | Trailing | Margin | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANANTNAG | MIAN ALTAF AHMAD (JKNC) | MEHBOOBA MUFTI | 281794 | Won by JKNC |
| BARAMULLA | ABDUL RASHID SHEIKH (IND) | OMAR ABDULLAH | 204142 | Won by Independent |
| JAMMU | JUGAL KISHORE (BJP) | RAMAN BHALLA | 135498 | Won by BJP |
| SRINAGAR | AGA SYED RUHULLAH MEHDI (JKNC) | WAHEED UR REHMAN PARA | 182449 | Won by JKNC |
| UDHAMPUR | DR JITENDRA SINGH (BJP) | CH LAL SINGH | 124373 | Won by BJP |
Key Constituencies and Candidates (Final Update)
- Baramulla
| Status | Candidate | Party | Votes | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Won | ABDUL RASHID SHEIKH | Ind | 472481 | +204142 |
| Lost | OMAR ABDULLAH | JKNC | 268339 | -204142 |
- Srinagar
| Status | Candidate | Party | Votes | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Won | AGA SYED RUHULLAH MEHDI | JKNC | 356866 | +188416 |
| Lost | WAHEED UR REHMAN PARA | JKPDP | 168450 | -188416 |
- Anantnag
| Status | Candidate | Party | Votes | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Won | MIAN ALTAF AHMAD | JKNC | 521836 | +281794 |
| Lost | MEHBOOBA MUFTI | JKPDP | 240042 | -281794 |
- Udhampur
| Status | Candidate | Party | Votes | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Won | DR JITENDRA SINGH | BJP | 571076 | +124373 |
| Lost | CH LAL SINGH | INC | 446703 | -124373 |
- Jammu
| Status | Candidate | Party | Votes | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Won | JUGAL KISHORE | BJP | 687588 | +135498 |
| Lost | RAMAN BHALLA | INC | 552090 | -135498 |
Election Phases and Turnout
The voting in Jammu and Kashmir was conducted in multiple phases to ensure smooth and secure elections. The voter turnout varied across different constituencies, reflecting local engagement and political dynamics.
- Phase I (19 April 2024): Udhampur – 68.27%
- Phase II (26 April 2024): Jammu – 72.22%
- Phase IV (13 May 2024): Srinagar – 38.49%
- Phase V (20 May 2024): Baramulla – 59.10%
- Phase VI (25 May 2024): Anantnag–Rajouri – 53%
Analysis and Trends
Jammu and Kashmir’s election dynamics are influenced by regional development, security, and political autonomy issues. The JKNC and BJP are prominent contenders, while INC and JKPDP aim to secure significant seats.
Historical Context
In 2019, BJP won three of the five seats, while JKNC secured two. The 2024 elections see new alliances and shifting political dynamics that could reshape the region’s political landscape.
Live Updates (Final)
- Vote counting ended. In the 2024 Lok Sabha Elections in Jammu and Kashmir, Independent candidate Abdul Rashid, also known as Er Rashid, defeated JKNC’s Omar Abdullah for the Baramulla seat. JKNC’s candidate Mian Altaf triumphed over JKPDP’s Mehbooba Mufti for the Anantnag-Rajouri seat. Additionally, JKNC’s Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi won against JKPDP’s Waheed Ur Rahman Para for the Srinagar seat. In Jammu, BJP candidate Jugal Kishore defeated Congress candidate Raman Bhalla, while in Udhampur, BJP candidate Dr. Jitendra Singh overcame Congress candidate Ch. Lal Singh.
- [2:20 PM]: Engineer Rashid leading with 1.5 lakh votes in Baramulla seat. Engineer Rashid is leading with 1,57,063 votes in Baramulla Lok Sabha seat. He has got 3,43,953 votes till now. Omar Abdullah is in second place on this seat. He has got 1,86,890 votes.
- [1:58 PM]: Mehbooba Mufti also accepted defeat. PDP candidate Mehbooba Mufti has accepted defeat on Anantnag-Rajouri Lok Sabha seat. However, the official result has not been declared on this seat yet. She posted on social media and said, ‘Respecting the decision of the people, I thank my PDP workers and leaders for their hard work and support despite all the difficulties. I am deeply grateful to the people who voted for me. Victory and defeat are part of the game and it cannot deter us from our path. Congratulations to Mian Sahab for his victory.’
- [1:37 PM]: Omar Abdullah accepted defeat, congratulated Engineer Rashid for Baramulla seat. Omar Abdullah has accepted defeat on the Baramulla seat. He has posted on social media and congratulated Engineer Rashid. Engineer Rashid has been leading on this seat since morning. However, the official announcement of the result of this seat has not been made yet.
- [9:30 am]: Such are the trends so far on five seats of Jammu and Kashmir
- Jammu- BJP is leading by 13029 votes.
- Udhampur: BJP is leading by 5244 votes.
- Anantnag-Rajouri: JKNC is leading by 30513 votes.
- Baramulla: Engineer Rashid is leading by 3857 votes.
- Srinagar: JKNC is leading by 5157 votes.
- [8:45 am]: In the initial trends, Mian Altaf of National Conference is leading in Anantnag and Sajjad Lone in Baramulla. In the initial trends in Jammu and Kashmir, Mian Altaf of National Conference is leading in Anantnag-Rajouri seat and Sajjad Lone of PC is leading in Baramulla seat.
- [8:25 am]: PM Modi lauds voter enthusiasm in Anantnag-Rajouri. Prime Minister Narendra Modi posted on X , “A very special congratulations to my sisters and brothers of Anantnag-Rajouri for the record turnout in the Lok Sabha polls. Their enthusiastic participation is a vibrant testament to their democratic spirit.”
- [8:20 am]: J&K Lok Sabha election results: J&K Apni Party’s Zafar Iqbal says ‘Accoding to me, everything was over on 25th May’.
- [8:10 am]: Tight security arrangements in Kathua. Counting of votes for Udhampur parliamentary constituency is going on at the Government Degree College in Kathua. For this, tight security arrangements have been made in Kathua city.
- [8:00 am]: Counting of votes has started for five Lok Sabha seats in Jammu and Kashmir and one in Ladakh. Counting of votes has started for five Lok Sabha seats in Jammu and Kashmir and one in Ladakh. First of all, the postal ballots are being counted. After this, counting of votes from EVMs will begin.
- [7:55 am]: Counting will be done first from postal ballots, then from EVMs. Udhampur Returning Officer said that counting of postal ballots will start first at 8 am. After this, counting of votes from EVMs will start at 8:30 pm. He said that strong security arrangements have been made. Results will be shared after the completion of each round.
- [7:50 am]: Dr. Jitendra Singh reached the counting centre. Union Minister and BJP candidate from Udhampur, Dr. Jitendra Singh has reached the counting centre.
- [7:35 am]: Section 144 and Model Code of Conduct (MCC) applicable. On the counting day, Section 144 and the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) will be applicable, under which any kind of violation will be prohibited. Apart from this, no celebratory procession will be allowed without the permission of the DEO and bursting of firecrackers will be strictly prohibited in the counting center premises.
- [7:30 am]: Counting of votes on the banks of Dal Lake. Counting of votes in Srinagar parliamentary constituency will be held at Sher-e-Kashmir International Convention Centre (SKICC) on the banks of Dal Lake. This seat has the highest number of 24 candidates including 16 independents. NC’s Ruhullah, Apni Party’s Mir and PDP’s youth leader Wahid Parra are strong candidates from the constituency.
- [7:16 am]: Counting centres ready for Anantnag and Rajouri. Counting of votes in Anantnag-Rajouri constituency, divided by the Pir Panjal range, will be held at Government Degree College (for boys) Anantnag and Government PG College Rajouri. Mehbooba Mufti is looking for a win from this constituency and is facing a tough challenge from NC’s Mian Altaf. There are also 10 independents and eight other candidates, including BJP-backed Apni Party’s Zafar Manhas.
- [7:15 am]: Preparations complete at Government Degree College, Baramulla. Counting of votes in Baramulla constituency will be held at Government Degree College (for boys), Baramulla. This seat is expected to be a tough contest between Omar Abdullah and Sajjad Lone. A total of 22 candidates are in the fray, including jailed engineer Rashid, out of which 14 are independents.
- [7:00 am]: Counting of votes for Udhampur will be done in Government Degree College, Kathua. Counting of votes for Udhampur constituency will be done in Government Degree College, Kathua. Apart from BJP’s Union Minister Jitendra Singh and Congress’ Chaudhary Lal Singh, there are 10 other candidates on this seat, out of which seven candidates are independent.
[6:10 am]: Results will be declared in a phased manner. 282 tables have been set up in MAM College and Polytechnic Vikram Chowk for counting of votes for Jammu parliamentary seat. Apart from this, 50 tables have been kept for counting service votes. There will be 7 counting halls in MAM College and 11 in Polytechnic. Results will be declared in a phased manner.
[6:30 am]: Fate of 100 candidates to be decided. Counting of votes in Jammu and Kashmir today will decide the fate of 100 candidates, including senior BJP leader and Union Minister Jitendra Singh, two former chief ministers — Omar Abdullah of the National Conference (NC) and Mehbooba Mufti of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). Other heavyweights include BJP MP Jugal Kishore Sharma, former Congress ministers Raman Bhalla and Choudhary Lal Singh, DPAP’s GM Saroori, NC’s Aga Ruhullah Mehdi and Mian Altaf, Ashraf Mir of Apni Party, People’s Conference (PC)’s Sajad Lone. Former MLA Engineer Rashid is contesting the election this time from Tihar jail.
[6:00 am]: Traffic diverted on roads adjacent to strong room buildings in Jammu. Counting of votes will begin in the state from 8 am on Tuesday. For this all preparations have been finalized at nine polling stations set up in Jammu-Kashmir and one in Delhi. Adequate security forces have been deployed outside polling stations to prevent possible ruckus by excited supporters. Along with this traffic will be diverted on roads adjacent to strong room buildings.
[5:00 am]: Whole Jammu and Kashmir is waiting for counting of the results going to be started at 8:00 am.
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