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PDP candidate Iltija Mufti shows victory sign after casting her vote at Bejbehara polling station during the first phase of Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections, in Anantnag district of J&K, Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024. (Photo: PTI)
In a post on X (previously Twitter), she acknowledged the result, stating, “I accept the verdict of the people. The love and affection I received from everyone in Bijbehara will always stay with me. Gratitude to my PDP workers who worked so hard throughout this campaign.”
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Meanwhile, National Conference (NC) candidate Bashir Ahmad Shah Veeri is leading with over 3,700 votes as of 11:45 am, following seven rounds of vote counting.
As of 11:45 am, the National Conference-Congress alliance had gained a strong lead, holding 52 seats and surpassing the majority threshold, while the BJP trailed with 26 seats. PDP, however, had a poor showing, leading in only three seats.
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What did exit polls suggest for Jammu and Kashmir?
The India Today-C Voter exit poll predicted that BJP would secure 23-27 seats, while the NC-Congress alliance was expected to win between 40-48 seats. PDP was projected to get 6-12 seats, with other parties taking 6-11 seats. The elections, held in three phases on September 18, 25, and October 1, recorded a voter turnout of 63.45 per cent. Turnout was 61 per cent in the first phase, 57.3 per cent in the second, and 68.72 per cent in the third phase.
First Published: Oct 08 2024 | 12:10 PM IST
