J-K Elections Highlights: Democratic spirit triumphs with peaceful conclusion of polls, says CEC

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7:43 PM

Peaceful end to J-K polls reflects triumph of democracy: CEC Kumar

The peaceful conclusion of the participative electoral process in Jammu and Kashmir is a triumph of the democratic spirit and a testament to the resilience of the people of the Union Territory, Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar said on Tuesday. The will of the people of Jammu and Kashmir has been conveyed as the historic legislative Assembly elections draw to a close, he said.

7:15 PM

BJP puts up best-ever show by winning 29 constituencies

The BJP has emerged second largest party by winning 29 constituencies in maiden Assembly polls post abrogation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir, improving its all-time high tally of 25 seats recorded in 2014 elections. However, the saffron party's biggest setback was the loss suffered by its Union Territory president Ravinder Raina from Nowshera constituency at the hands of National Conference.

6:04 PM

BJP's Devender Rana wins with highest margin, PDP's Rafiq Ahmad Naik with lowest

BJP candidate Devender Rana won from Nagrota segment with the highest margin while the PDP's Tral candidate Rafiq Ahmad Naik had the lowest margin for victory in the Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections whose results were declared on Tuesday. Rana, who had won the 2014 assembly elections on the National Conference (NC) ticket, retained the Nagrota seat on BJP ticket by a margin of 30,472 votes. His nearest rival, NC's Joginder Singh, got 17,641 votes.

5:33 PM

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5:07 PM

Development reached every section of the society: Union Minister Jitendra Singh on J&K elections

On J&K Assembly election result trends, Union Minister Jitendra Singh says, "... Development reached every section of the society irrespective of caste, creed, and religion. This result is a verdict of all that... We have seen a time when the voter turnout in J&K would be hardly 8-10 per cent... This performance of the BJP has been the best so far... Haryana and J&K have become Congress mukt..."

5:01 PM

People of Kashmir rejected the policies of the BJP government: CPI MP

On Haryana and J&K assembly election result trends, CPI MP P Sandosh Kumar said, "...The result of Jammu and Kashmir is happy news for all of us... This is after the abrogation of Article 370 and it is evident that the people of Kashmir rejected the policies of the BJP government... We demand an immediate restoration of the statehood of J&K. It has been our demand after the abrogation of Article 370...  As far as Haryana is concerned..., Congress should learn some lessons because some of the Congress leaders think that everything is under their control... Congress should understand the gravity of the situation and some of its leaders should be down to earth. They cannot act as 'Rajas' (kings) and big mass leaders. They should understand the reality..."

4:46 PM

J-K poll results: Engineer Rashid's Awami Ittehad Party, Jamaat-e-Islami fail to make any impact

The results of assembly elections in the Kashmir Valley have culminated in a significant rejection of separatist candidates, including those from Engineer Rashid-led Awami Ittehad Party and Jamaat-e-Islami, who failed to make a meaningful impact in the polls.

4:39 PM

J-K BJP chief Ravinder Raina loses Nowshera seat to NC candidate

While the BJP on Tuesday bagged an all-time high of 29 seats in Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections, the party's state president Ravinder Raina failed to retain his Nowshera assembly seat of Rajouri district and said he has "accepted the verdict of people".

4:27 PM

Will fight for statehood on the floor of the assembly: Sajad Gani Lone

People's Conference President and winning candidate from Handwara Assembly seat, Sajad Gani Lone said, "... The last time I was elected from here, I went to India's most empowered and powerful assembly. Today, unfortunately, after what happened here on August 5, I am going to India's weakest assembly... We will fight for statehood on the floor of the assembly and wherever possible... I request BJP to stop their experiments here. You never know which new beast is created here because of their experiments..."

4:13 PM

Jammu-Kashmir Assembly elections LIVE: NC single largest party with 42 seats

4:01 PM

CPI(M) leader MY Tarigami wins Kulgam seat in south Kashmir for fifth consecutive time

3:44 PM

Jammu-Kashmir elections LIVE: Omar thanks voters, says many attempts were made to destroy NC

3:41 PM

We have the maximum number of seats ever in our party's history in J&K: BJP's G Kishan Reddy

On J&K Assembly election result trends, BJP leader G Kishan Reddy says, "No party has won a clear majority so far... We have the maximum number of seats ever in our party's history in J&K. Rahul Gandhi claimed that he brought down PM Modi's confidence, but the development done in 100 days of Modi 3.0 is clearly visible in J&K as well as Haryana... Our success rate in the Jammu region as compared to Congress is outstanding... Now Jammu has become 'Congress Mukt', they won only one seat in Jammu... We are leading on 29 seats with a strike rate of 68%."

3:26 PM

Aam Aadmi Party celebrate at party office in Doda as it opened its account in Jammu and Kashmir elections

Party candidate Mehraj Malik registers win from Doda Assembly seat.

3:12 PM

Cong's Aditya Surjewala holds roadshow in Kaithal after being declared winner from Assembly constituency

3:11 PM

Three independents emerge victorious, four others leading

Three independent candidates have so far registered victory in the Jammu and Kashmir assembly polls, while four others are leading in various constituencies.

2:59 PM

On 90% of seats we have won, Congress' performance was less than 10%: Kavinder Gupta

On J&K Assembly election result trends, Former J&K Deputy CM and BJP leader Kavinder Gupta says, "On 90% of seats we have won, Congress' performance was less than 10%... I think they (NC) will kick out Congress... No matter who becomes the CM, the primary objective should be to work for the welfare of J&K..."

2:52 PM

NC played its cards right: Sajad Gani Lone

People Conference president & candidate from Handwara, Sajad Gani Lone says, "...I am thankful to the people of Handwara. There was a different wave all around but I am thankful to the people for this grand victory...I think there was an undercurrent, NC played its cards right...They also go help with the 3-year of misrule here...We want the statehood to be restored and that Delhi stops experimenting...I think they (JKNC) will be able to form the government on its own...Our vote is for Opposition, not to sit with anyone. We have contested against NC, how can we go with them?"

2:48 PM

Centre should take a lesson from decisive verdict, and allow govt to function: Mehbooba Mufti

PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti congratulates NC on poll victory

2:37 PM

Our seats may be less, but we are a force to reckon with: PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti

At a press conference in Srinagar, PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti said, "PDP is giving a tough fight. Which party is fighting against the National Conference in Kashmir? It's PDP... Our seats may be less, but we are a force to reckon with." 

2:32 PM

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2:29 PM

Will work for the development of the constituency: NC's Saif ud din Bhat

Jammu & Kashmir National Conference candidate from Khansahib Assembly constituency, Saif ud din Bhat says, "I thank God and voters for voting for me in large numbers. I will work for the development of the constituency."

2:17 PM

Have received love, blessings and support of people: BJP Chenani candidate

BJP candidate from Chenani Assembly Constituency,  Balwant Singh Mankotia, said, "We have received the love, blessings and support of the people. This is a moment that I will never forget...It is a great thing for all of us that people have elected me as their representative from Chenani Assembly Constituency...There is a need to work on the development of Chenani Assembly Constituency ..."

2:14 PM

Jammu-Kashmir elections LIVE: BJP wins 10 seats, leading on 19

The BJP has won 10 seats and is leading in 19 others in Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday, improving its tally compared to the last assembly polls held in 2014 when the party bagged 25 seats.

2:10 PM

Will ensure here is happiness in every house over here: BJP's Kishtwar candidate

BJP's leading candidate from Kishtwar Shagun Parihar says, " First of all, what I will do is that, because of security issues, we have lost so many of our army jawans, I lost my father, some have lost their brothers and sons...my efforts will be to ensure that there is happiness in every house over here..."

2:01 PM

NC's Sakina Masood wins DH Pora assembly seat in J-K

National Conference (NC) leader and former minister Sakina Masood won her third assembly election from D H Pora seat in Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday, defeating her PDP rival Gulzar Ahmad Dar by over 17,000 votes.

1:57 PM

Omar Abdullah wins Budgam seat, defeats PDP's Aga Syed Muntazir Mehdi by over 18K votes: Election Commission

1:43 PM

NC's Tanvir Sadiq wins Zadibal seat

National Conference (NC) leader Tanvir Sadiq won the Zadibal seat in Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday, defeating the People's Conference's Abid Hussain Ansari by more than 16,000 votes, according to the Election Commission.

1:26 PM

Vote in Jammu-Kashmir against Centre, its policies: CPI(M) leader

With polls trends indicating a win for the NC-Cong alliance, senior CPI(M) leader MY Tarigami on Tuesday said the writing is on the wall for the BJP that the vote of the people is against the Central government and its policies.

1:19 PM

Have no objections with strategic post-election partnership with PDP: Farooq Abdullah

Farooq Abdullah, a leader of the National Conference and former Chief Minister, said on Monday that the party is willing to consider a strategic post-election partnership with the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to prevent the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) from gaining power following the 2024 Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections. “Why not? How does it matter? If we all work for the same thing... for improvement in the condition of the people of the state. We can be rivals in elections but I have no objections. I am sure the Congress will not either,” he said.