NC-Cong alliance marks historic win in J&K polls; BJP puts best-ever show | In pics

INDIA bloc is set to form the first elected government in Jammu and Kashmir, having secured a victory in the assembly elections by securing 49 out of 90 seats

Published on: Oct 08, 2024 9:12 PM IST

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In the 2024 Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections, the National Conference (NC), the oldest regional party in the region, emerged as a dominant force, securing 42 seats and falling just six seats shy of an outright majority. National Conference leader Omar Abdullah was seen in Srinagar on the day of the J&K poll results. (PTI)

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Supporters of the National Conference celebrated their victory in the assembly elections in Srinagar on Tuesday. (Waseem Andrabi/HT Photo)

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Jammu and Kashmir Congress chief Tariq Karra defeated National Conference rebel Irfan Shah in the Central Shalteng assembly constituency, winning by a margin of 14,395 votes. (Waseem Andrabi/HT Photo)

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Supporters of the Indian National Congress (INC) rejoiced in Srinagar as they celebrated their success in the assembly elections. (Waseem Andrabi/HT Photo)

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Omar Abdullah celebrated with his mother, Molly Abdullah, and sister, Safia Abdullah, at their home in Srinagar as the party led in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Elections on Tuesday. (ANI)

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Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (JKNC) President Farooq Abdullah was seen with his daughter Safia Abdullah in Srinagar on Tuesday. (ANI)

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Yudhvir Sethi, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate from Jammu East, along with his wife Priya Sethi, displayed victory signs after his win in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections on Tuesday. (ANI)

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Omar Abdullah, a likely contender for the chief minister's position after winning in both Budgam and Ganderbal, expressed his gratitude to the voters for their support. (Waseem Andrabi/HT Photo)

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Supporters of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) celebrated in Jammu on Tuesday after the party achieved significant gains, winning 29 seats. This marks its best performance in J&K to date, up from 25 seats in the 2014 elections. Despite the loss of J&K BJP president Ravindra Raina, the party's vote share rose from 23 per cent in 2014 to 25.64 per cent this year. (ANI)

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Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) President Mehbooba Mufti held a press conference at the party headquarters in Srinagar on Tuesday, amid the counting of votes for the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections. (PTI)

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Sajad Lone, chief of the People's Conference and party candidate, celebrated with supporters following his victory from the Handwara constituency in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections on Tuesday. (PTI)