‘All eyes on Oct 8’
The Diplomat Desk
Srinagar,(TDD) The exit polls for the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections 2024 suggest a strong showing for the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (JKNC) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), with JKNC projected to win 36 to 40 seats and BJP securing 23 to 25 seats.
Data gathered from various national TV channels and local agencies by the TDD, suggested that the exit polls indicate JKNC and BJP leading in the J&K Assembly Elections 2024. While JKNC seems to leading in Kashmir, BJP looks on the front seat in Jammu region.
The exit polls for the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections 2024 suggest a strong showing for JKNC and BJP, with JKNC projected to win 36 to 40 seats and BJP securing 23 to 25 seats.
Meanwhile, various TV channels and agencies compiled by NVI have highlighted key constituencies across the region.
The data from the Baramulla district suggested a close race in Pattan, with Imran Raza Ansari (JKPC) and JKNC in a tight contest, and in Wagoora-Kreeri, Irfan Hafiz (INC) is leading, while in Sopore, Irshad Kar (JKNC) and Congress are in a close contest.
In Rafiabad, Yawar Mir (JKAP) is projected to win, and in Baramulla, Javid Beigh (JKNC) is expected to win, while in Uri, Mohammad Shafi (JKNC) is predicted to secure the seat, and in Gulmarg, Ghulam Hassan Mir (JKAP) is leading.
In Kupwara district, Nasir Sogami (JKNC) and PDP are in a close fight. In Trehgam, Mir Saifullah (JKNC) is expected to win, while in Lolab, Qaiser Jamsheed Lone (JKNC) and PDP are in a tight race. In Handwara, Sajad Gani Lone (JKPC) is projected to win, while in Langate, Sheikh Khursheed (AIP) leads, and in Tangdar, Javid Mircha (JKNC) is ahead.
In Srinagar district, JKNC is expected to dominate in several key constituencies. In Hazratbal, JKNC is projected to win, but PDP is also moving fast toward victory, making it a neck-and-neck contest. In Khanyar, JKNC is leading, and in Habba Kadal, JKNC is ahead. In Lal Chowk, there is a tough fight between JKNC and Apni Party, with BJP also expected to garner a significant number of votes.
In Chanapora, JKNC leads, with Apni Party close behind, and in Zadibal, JKNC and JKPC are in a close contest. In Eidgah, JKNC is leading. In Central Shalteng, Congress is ahead, with JKNC also making progress. In Budgam, JKNC leads, and in Beerwah, Surga Barkati, an independent candidate, has been dominant, while JKNC is predicted to win.
In Khan Sahib, JKNC and independent candidates are in a tough race, while in Chrar-i-Sharief, JKNC is expected to win. In Chadoora, JKNC leads, while in Pampore, PDP is likely to secure victory.
In South Kashmir, the exit polls suggest a competitive landscape. In Pampore, PDP is leading, with JKNC trailing behind. In Tral, PDP is ahead, and in Pulwama, there is a close race between PDP and JKNC.
In Shopian, PDP leads, and in Anantnag, PDP is expected to dominate several seats, including Anantnag West, Srigufwara–Bijbehara, and Shangus–Anantnag East.
In Jammu and other regions, BJP is projected to maintain a stronghold, securing a majority of seats. Jammu East, Jammu West, and Jammu North are expected to go to the BJP.
In Chenani, Ramnagar, and Bani, BJP is also predicted to win, while in Poonch Haveli and Mendhar (ST), JKNC is likely to secure the seats.
Meanwhile, the overall seat predictions suggest JKNC winning 36 to 40 seats, BJP 23 to 25 seats, Congress 11 to 12 seats, PDP 11 seats, and others securing 7 to 9 seats.
The exit polls offer a glimpse into the likely outcome of the J&K Assembly elections, with JKNC and BJP emerging as the main contenders, while Congress and PDP are projected to secure fewer seats.
Official results are expected soon to confirm the final tally. Exit polls indicate JKNC and BJP leading in the J&K Assembly Elections 2024.(TDD)
