The results of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections are currently being counted, with significant developments observed as of 12:10 PM today, October 8, 2024. The National Conference (NC) and Congress alliance is leading in several constituencies, while the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) shows strong performance, particularly in the Jammu region.
As it stands, the National Conference is ahead in 42 constituencies, predominantly in the Kashmir Valley, with Congress leading in eight. The BJP is leading in 29 constituencies, and smaller parties like the People's Democratic Party (PDP) and the People's Conference are ahead in two seats each
This election marks the first Assembly polls in Jammu and Kashmir since the abrogation of Article 370 and the reorganization of the state into Union Territories in 2019. The elections were conducted in three phases, with a voter turnout of approximately 63.8
The final results will determine the political landscape of the region, especially after a decade without local elections.