Results for: Jammu and Kashmir

The seven-phase Lok Sabha Elections 2024 concluded on June 1. For the first time in India’s history, the Election Commission will hold a press conference ahead of the general election results, which will be declared on June 4th. Various states in India have made the following arrangements for the vote counting day:

– Mizoram: Over 2,000 personnel will be deployed to facilitate the vote-counting process for the state’s lone Lok Sabha seat. A three-tier security arrangement has been implemented across 13 counting centers. Vote counting will commence at 8:00 AM with postal ballots and then EVMs.

– Telangana: Warangal constituency has 7 Assembly segments and 8 counting halls, including postal ballot counting halls. A staff of 1,200 has been deployed for counting and data entry. A three-tier barricading system and police personnel will ensure law and order.

– West Bengal: Repolling has been mandated at two polling stations due to clashes during the final phase of the polls. Repolling commenced at 7:00 AM and will end by 6:00 PM.

– Uttar Pradesh: Vote counting will commence at 8:00 AM in 75 districts and 81 counting centers. Additional observers have been appointed to ensure vigilant oversight.

– Jammu and Kashmir: A three-tier security arrangement has been implemented at the counting center in Kathua district. Stringent security checks will be in place, and vehicles will be checked for miscreants.

– Andhra Pradesh: TDP supremo Nara Chandrababu Naidu has directed counting agents to be present on time and ensure proper procedures during EVM transfer and counting. Candidates have been instructed to contact their legal teams in anticipation of potential clashes.

Around 60 to 70 terrorists are ready to infiltrate into India from across the Line of Control (LoC), according to Jammu and Kashmir DGP Rashmi Ranjan Swain. The terrorists are in groups of five or six at different locations and are waiting to be pushed into Indian territory at any time. Swain added that drone droppings activities pose a significant challenge as they enable the smuggling of arms, ammunition, explosives, cash and narcotics. Despite successes in countering enemy attempts, Swain emphasized that the threat remains and sustained efforts are required to reduce the enemy’s ability to destabilize the area. The Army, paramilitary forces and the Jammu and Kashmir Police are determined to make it difficult for the terrorists to succeed.

A tragic bus accident in the Tangli morh area of Jammu district claimed the lives of 15 pilgrims and left 15 others injured on Thursday. The bus, carrying pilgrims from Kurukshetra in Haryana to Shiv Khori in Reasi district, skidded off the road and plunged into a deep gorge, falling approximately 150 feet. Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha expressed his condolences, praying for the speedy recovery of the injured.

The adoption rate of Aadhaar-enabled payments has witnessed a significant surge in Jammu and Kashmir and the northeast Indian states, according to a recent study by fintech start-up PayNearby. Meghalaya emerged as the frontrunner with a staggering 1000% jump in transaction value and a 712% rise in volume for Aadhaar Enabled Payment System (AePS). Other states like Nagaland and Assam also recorded substantial increases in these metrics. MicroATM transactions in Mizoram and Meghalaya saw significant growth in both value and volume, while J&K’s retail stores experienced a 31% increase in both aspects. PayNearby’s report highlights the growing role of retail outlets in providing easy access to banking services in regions where traditional bank branches may be scarce.

In the sixth phase of the General Election in Jammu and Kashmir, the Anantnag-Rajouri constituency recorded a significant voter turnout of 53% till 5 p.m., marking the second-highest percentage in J&K history. However, the process was marred by protests and accusations of “tactical rigging” by Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti. Mufti alleged that hundreds of her polling agents and workers were detained to suppress voter turnout, raising concerns about the fairness of the election.

The penultimate phase of the Lok Sabha elections will take place on May 25, with 57 constituencies from seven States/Union Territories going to the polls. Odisha, West Bengal, Jammu and Kashmir, Bihar, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, and Jharkhand will participate in this phase. Over 11 crore voters will decide the fate of 889 candidates contesting in this phase. Polling for the Anantnag-Rajouri seat in Jammu and Kashmir, earlier postponed due to adverse weather conditions, will also be held on Saturday.

For the first time in decades, parliamentary elections in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) witnessed a shift in electoral dynamics, with mainstream political parties taking center stage. The absence of separatists and a focus on local issues, such as Article 370, jobs, and police verification, marked a significant departure from past elections.

India Assist, a leading provider of real-time travel assistance services, has expanded its network to the scenic region of Jammu and Kashmir. By collaborating with key travel partners in major locations, this initiative aims to offer consistent and dependable assistance to travelers, ensuring that visits to the enchanting valleys and mountains of Kashmir are unforgettable.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reaffirmed his government’s commitment to restoring Jammu and Kashmir’s statehood, emphasizing that it is a solemn promise they intend to fulfill. He highlighted the record voter turnout in Srinagar as a testament to the people’s faith in the government’s efforts to enhance democracy in the region. Modi also expressed hope that the positive changes brought about in Jammu and Kashmir in recent years will become irreversible, creating a future free from violence and marked by prosperity and progress.

Polling for the fifth phase of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections began on May 20 across 49 seats in Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Bihar, Odisha, West Bengal, and Jammu and Kashmir. Key candidates in the fray include Union ministers Rajnath Singh and Smriti Irani, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, and Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik. The outcome of this phase will influence the overall electoral landscape and determine the fate of several prominent political figures.