New Delhi: As vote counting continues, early trends from the Election Commission of India indicate that the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference and Congress alliance has surpassed the halfway mark, leading in 47 seats as of 10:15 am.
According to the Election Commission, between 3 to 5 rounds of counting have been completed in most of the 90 constituencies in the region. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is currently leading in 28 seats.
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The election results are crucial for several former ministers, including Tara Chand, Muzaffar Baig, Raman Bhalla, and Basharat Bukha, as well as Omar Abdullah, Ravinder Raina, and Yousuf Tarigami.
Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah noted that the alliance is in a strong position and urged the BJP to avoid any unfair tactics. "We have the hope that we will win. The decision made by the voters of J&K, we will get to know by today afternoon. There should be transparency...if people's mandate is against BJP, they shouldn't pull off any tricks...we did alliance so we can win and we are hoping to win,." Omar Abdullah said.
In Jammu, Congress candidate TS Tony from the Bahu Assembly seat stated that the Congress-NC alliance is ready to form the government. "Congress-NC alliance is going to form the government with 2/3 majority. Earlier people trusted only statements. Now, all the lies are exposed...The people know everything now. This was the city of temples. BJP made it the city of liquors. They say that it is for revenue generation... The people are frustrated with the liquor and land mafia...They are exposed now. The public doesn't trust them anymore...BJP is murdering the democracy. The appointment of 5 MLAs had to be done by the elected government. Even the President does not have this power of direct appointment. How can the LG have this arbitrary power?" he said.
The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference and Congress, partners in the INDIA alliance, contested the assembly elections together, while the PDP and BJP ran separately. The assembly elections for 90 constituencies were held in three phases on September 18, September 25, and October 1.
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Published: 08 Oct 2024, 10:54 am IST
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