Jammu Kashmir Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Congress-National Conference Alliance Secures Majority With 49 Seats


J&K Election Results 2024: 873 candidates are competing for a seat in the 90-member house.

New Delhi:

The Congress-National Conference alliance has crossed the halfway mark and secured 49 seats out of 90, winning the Assembly elections and is set to form the government. Of these, 42 seats belong to the National Conference, 6 to the Indian National Congress and one to the Communist Party of India (Marxist) – CPI (M).

“Omar Abdullah Banega J&K Chief Minister,” National Conference’s Farooq Abdullah announced after a strong showing in Jammu and Kashmir polls.

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.

Read more: Jamaat, Engineer Rashid And GN Azad Fail To Make A Mark In J&K Polls

The three-phase elections resulted in voter participation of 63.88%, as per the Election Commission of India.

The counting of votes began today at 8 am, with heavy security arrangements in place.

Here are the LIVE updates of the Jammu and Kashmir Election Results 2024:

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J&K Election Results 2024: Candidates Who Have Won Their Seats

J&K Election Results 2024: BJP’s Vikram Randhawa Dedicates His Victory To Party Workers

BJP’s Vikram Randhawa won by 11,251 votes from the Bahu constituency in Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections 2024. He was standing against Congress’s Taranjit Singh Tony. He dedicated his victory to party workers who worked hard in getting votes. “I will ensure all-round development of Bahu assembly constituency,” he said, speaking to the media., 

Election Results 2024: “People Still Believe In NC”, Says Sheikh Ahsan Ahmed
“People have again proved that NC is the only party that can be trusted,” said National Conference’s Sheikh Ahsan Ahmed. He has won the Lal Chowk seat in Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections, garnering 11,343 more votes than his nearest rival. 
Jammu And Kashmir Elections Result: Congress-National Conference Alliance Wins 46 Seats

Congress-National Conference alliance have won 46 seats out of 90, crossing the halfway mark, securing a majority in the Assembly elections being held after 10 years. National Conference leader Omar Abdullah is set to become the next Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir. 

Jammu And Kashmir Elections Result: Omar Abdullah Wins From Both Seats
National Conference leader Omar Abdullah, who won from Budgam, has won the Ganderbal assembly seat as well. Mr Abdullah was contesting from two seats in the elections. Farooq Abdullah, the chief of National Conference, said, “Omar Abdullah banega chief minister.”
Jammu And Kashmir Election Results: National Conference Wins 39 Seats, Leads On 3 Seats

The Jammu and National Conference has won 39 out of 90 seats in the elections and is leading on three seats. Meanwhile, their alliance partner, Congress, has won six seats. The majority mark in the 90-seat Jammu and Kashmir Assembly is 46. The BJP has emerged as the second largest party in the Union Territory, wining 27 seats and leading on two seats.

Elections are being held in Jammu and Kashmir after 10 years and the first time since the removal of Article 370 in 2019. 

Election Results 2024: “Give Statehood,” Says Sajad Gani Lone Of People Conference
“I will appeal to the Centre to stop experimenting. I think they should give statehood and let the people of this region live in peace,” Sajad Gani Lone, People Conference president and candidate from Handwara said.
J&K Results: BJP’s Darshan Kumar Wins, “Thanks People Of Basholi”
Darshan Kumar, BJP candidate from Basholi has won the seat by over 16,000 votes, defeating Congress’s Ch. Lal Singh. He thanked the people of Basholi for voting for him and voting for change.
J&K Results: “People Wanted A Stable Government,” Says PDP Chief Mehbooba Mufti
PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti congratulated the alliance of the Congress and National Conference (NC) for its “outstanding performance”. “I also congratulate the people of Jammu and Kashmir for voting for a stable government,” she added. Read here.
J&K Election Results 2024: Congress-NC Alliance Maintains A Strong Hold

Jammu and Kashmir’s 90 assembly seats: Vote share distribution

National Conference has secured 20 seats and is leading on another 21 seats. Congress, NC’s ally has won 3 seats, and People’s Democratic Party has secured 2. BJP, the other leading party, has won 15 seats and is leading on 14 seats.

J&K Election Results 2024: Omar Abdullah Wins Budgam
National Conference vice president Omar Abdullah wins the Budgam assembly seat in Jammu and Kashmir, defeating the PDP’s Aga Syed Muntazir Mehdi by a margin of over 18,000 votes.

Omar Abdullah is set to be the next Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, Farooq Abdullah announced.

J&K Results: NC’s Shafi Ahmad Wani Wins From Beerwah
National Conference’s Shafi Ahmad Wani wins the Beerwah seat in Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections, garnering a little over 4,000 more votes than his nearest rival.

J&K Election Results 2024: BJP’s Balwant Singh Mankotia Wins From Chenani
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J&K Election Results 2024: NC’s Sheikh Ahsan Ahmed Wins From Lal Chowk
National Conference’s Sheikh Ahsan Ahmed wins the Lal Chowk seat in Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections, garnering 11,343 more votes than his nearest rival.

J&K Election Results: PDP’s Waheed Ur Rehman Para Wins From Pulwama
Waheed Ur Rehman Para from the Jammu and Kashmir People’s Democratic Party wins from Pulwama assembly constituency. He defeated National Conference’s Mohammad Khalil Band with a vote margin of 8148.

Slogans, Dance, And Procession: National Conference Workers Celebrate Outside Farooq Abdullah’s House
Jammu And Kashmir Election Results: “People Of J&K Want Peace And A Secular Government,” Says Congress Leader Amin Patel
“The public of Jammu and Kashmir has given a message to the entire country that they want peace in J&K and a secular government,” Amin Patel, Congress Leader said. The alliance of National Conference and Congress is leading in the Union Territory.
Farooq Abdullah Greets Supporters After National Conference’s Strong Show In J&K Elections
NC leader and ex-Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah was seen on the terrace of his house. He waved at the supporters, who had gathered outside his house to celebrate the National Conference’s strong show. The part has won 3 seats and is leading on 40, as per the Election Commission data.
J&K Election Results 2024: 2 Seats In, JKNC Works Sing And Celebrate
J&K Election Results 2024: Congress-NC Alliance Set To Win Over 50 Seats
J&K Election Results 2024: Kashmiri Apples Take Over Ladoos In Trichy
In Pic: Counting Of Votes Underway In Jammu And Kashmir
J&K Election Results 2024: Celebrations At Congress Office In Srinagar
J&K Election Results 2024: Omar Abdullah Disses Exit Polls
Exits polls are a “waste of time”, says Omar Abdullah, Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (JKNC) vice president, who is contesting from two seats – Ganderbal and Budgam – and leading.
J&K Results: “This Defeat Is Of PM Modi, Not Just BJP”, Says Nazir Ahmad, National Conference
“I want to thank people,” says Nazir Ahmad Khan, the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference candidate from Gurez constituency, who is leading by a margin of 1132 votes. The five rounds of counting have been completed.  
Jammu and Kashmir Election Results: Congress’s Gulam Ahmad Mir Leads From Dooru

Congress’s Gulam Ahmad Mir is leading from South Kashmir’s Dooru constituency by a margin of whopping 13,983 votes after seven rounds of counting. J&K PDP’s Mohammad Ashraf Malik is trailing.

J&K Election Results 2024: People Conference’s Chief Sajad Gani Lone Leads From Handwara
J&K People Conference president Sajad Gani Lone is now leading from the Handwara constituency by a margin of 1,175 votes after six rounds of counting. He, however, is trailing by nearly 13,000 votes in Kupwara, the second assembly seat from where he contested the 2024 Jammu and Kashmir elections.

“Pre-Meditated, Pre-Conceived, Pre-Poll Rigging”: J&K Congress Chief Tariq Hameed Karra On Nomination Of 5 MLA Seats By LG

J&K Election Results 2024: BJP’s Ashok Kumar Bhat Trails From Habbakadal
BJP’s Ashok Kumar Bhat is trailing from the Habbakadal Assembly constituency, by a margin of 5646 votes, after six of 13 rounds of counting, as per the latest Election Commission data.

J&K’s Congress chief Tariq Hameed Karra Leads From Central Shalteng

Jammu and Kashmir Congress chief Tariq Hameed Karra is leading from the Central Shalteng Assembly constituency, by a margin of 8758 votes, after seven of 13 rounds of counting, as per the latest Election Commission data.

J&K Results: Iltija Mufti, PDP Candidate From Srigufwara – Bijbehara Accepts Defeat
“BJP Knew It Was Losing In Kashmir”: Dr Shama Mohamed, Congress Spokesperson
J&K Election Results 2024: “We Will Accept People’s Decision,” Says BJP’s Ashish Sood
“Last Time Around…”: Omar Abdullah Posts Selfie On J&K Counting Day
J&K Election Results 2024: BJP To Wait And Watch
“The way we have recovered Haryana, the same way we will recover in Jammu and Kashmir as well and we will form govt in J&K,” said BJP leader Altaf Thakur. 
J&K Election Results 2024: Congress-NC Alliance Maintains Lead

BJP Will Sweep: BJP’s Syed Zafar Islam On J&K Election Results 2024
“The BJP will sweep both Jammu and the Valley. While I may not claim a two-thirds majority, I strongly believe that we will form the government with like-minded individuals,” said Syed Zafar Islam, BJP national spokesperson.

“Power Not Permanent,” Says Engineer Rashid

“Power is not a permanent thing,” said Awami Ittehad Party President and Member of Parliament, Sheikh Abdul Rashid alias Engineer Rashid. He urged for the rights of people of Kashmir and said, “I urge that whatever government is formed in Jammu and Kashmir, it should act as a bridge between the people of Jammu and Kashmir and New Delhi so that our troubles end and people live with honour, dignity, and self-respect.”

Congress’s Neeraj Kundan: “BJP Government Running On Crutches”
“We are confident Congress will form the government in Jammu and Kashmir,” said Neeraj Kundan, Congress Candidate from Bishnah Assembly seat. “There is a lot of difference between BJP’s words and actions. They used to raise the slogans of ‘400 Paar’, whereas, currently, their government is running on crutches. They are also nominating 5 MLAs unconstitutionally. If BJP had seen their government being formed, they would not have chosen the unconstitutional path,” he added.
Raman Bhalla, Congress: “The Alliance Is Going To Form The Government”
“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.
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J&K Election Results 2024: “BJP Has Worked Hard”, Says Chirag Paswan
Election Results 2024: “We Will Ensure Victory Procession Is Peaceful”, Pulwama Police On Security
“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.
“We Knew It Will Be A Landslide Victory For Congress”: Ghulam Ahmad Mir On J&K Results
“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.

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.

J&K Election Results 2024: How The Assembly Seat Chart Looks At 9 AM
J&K Results: What Omar Abdullah Said On Alliance With PDP
“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.
Election Results 2024: “Confident NC WILL Win In J&K,” Omar Abdullah As Congress-NC Leads
“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.
J&K Election Results 2024: How Heavyweights Are Performing

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.

J&K Election Results 2024: A Close Fight Between BJP and Congress And NC Alliance
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. 

J&K Results: Counting Of Votes Underway At Polytechnic College In Jammu
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.
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J&K Election Results: Counting Begins
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.

J&K Election Results 2024: Security Checks Done. Counting To Begin In Less Than A Minute
J&K Election Results 2024: Dhol And Dance, Congress Workers Celebrate Outside Party’s Delhi Office

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.

Congress’s KC Venugopal Holds Meeting With Poll Observers
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.
“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,” wrote KC Venugopal in a social media post on Monday.
Jammu And Kashmir Election Results: A Look At Key Candidates
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).
The other notable contestants are Congress leader Ghulam Ahmad Mir (Dooru), PDP leaders Waheed Para (Pulwama), Iltija Mufti (Bijbehara), who is the daughter of Mehbooba Mufti  Apni Party president Altaf Bukhari (Chanapora), CPI(M) veteran Mohammad Yousuf Tarigami (Kulgam) and former deputy J&K chief ministers Muzaffar Hussain Baig and Tara Chand.
Jammu Kashmir Assembly Election Results: Security Measures In Place
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.”

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J&K Election Results: An Hour To Go
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.

Jammu and Kashmir Election Results 2024: Vikram Randhawa, BJP Candidate Visits Bawe Wali Mata Mahakali Mandir

Jammu And Kashmir Election Results: The Benchmark…
There are 90 seats in the Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections 2024, so the halfway mark is 46. Which party will manage to reach the finish line? Follow for LIVE updates.

Hung House In J&K?
The alliance of the Congress and the National Conference (NC) is predicted to win the most seats in Jammu and Kashmir, according to a poll of polls. Health warning: exit polls often get it wrong. Read here.
“Why Not?” Farooq Abdullah On Post-Poll Alliance With PDP
The National Conference is open to a strategic post-poll alliance with the People’s Democratic Party to keep the Bharatiya Janata Party out of power after the 2024 Jammu and Kashmir Assembly election, NC leader and ex-Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah said.

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 Assembly Elections: A New Government Is On The Way

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.





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