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J&K Rajya Sabha Election: Peaceful Voting Amid NC Alliance's 4-Seat Edge

The Rajya Sabha election in Jammu and Kashmir concluded peacefully with 86 MLAs casting their votes. The National Conference alliance appears to have an advantage on all four seats thanks to support from multiple parties. BJP faces an uphill battle and would need cross-voting to secure the fourth seat. Results will be officially declared after 4 PM on election day.

Key Points: J&K Rajya Sabha Election Ends Peacefully with NC Alliance Lead

  • 86 MLAs participated in peaceful voting at Srinagar Legislative Assembly complex
  • NC alliance holds advantage with support from Congress and independents
  • BJP needs cross-voting to secure the fourth Rajya Sabha seat
  • Doda MLA Mehraj Malik voted via postal ballot while detained
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Voting for J&K Rajya Sabha election ends peacefully, NC alliance has edge on all 4 seats

86 MLAs cast votes in peaceful J&K Rajya Sabha election as NC alliance gains edge on all four seats. Results expected after 4 PM Friday.

"The NC candidates have an edge over their BJP rivals - Election Analysis"

Srinagar, Oct 24

The Rajya Sabha election in Jammu and Kashmir ended peacefully on Friday as 86 MLAs cast their votes, while the detained Doda MLA Mehraj Malik voted through a postal ballot, and Peoples Conference (PC) MLA, Sajad Lone, abstained from the voting process.

The voting took place at the Legislative Assembly complex in Srinagar.

In total 90-member strong J&K Assembly, two seats, Nagrota and Budgam, are going to bypolls on November 11 after these fell vacant.

The result for all four Rajya Sabha seats will be declared after 4 p.m.

Awami Ittehad Party (AIP) Khurshid Ahmad has also announced support for the NC alliance.

With its 41 MLAs voting with the support of six Congress, five independents, one MLA of CPI(M), three of the PDP, and one of AIP, the NC candidates have an edge over their BJP rivals.

The BJP can win the 4th seat only if there is some cross-voting by those who otherwise announced support for the NC candidates.

The NC has nominated Muhammed Ramzan Chowdhary, Sajad Kichloo, Shami Oberoi and Imran Nabi Dar.

The BJP has nominated three candidates, including its J&K President Sat Sharma.

If the NC does not get beyond 28 votes for the fourth Rajya Sabha seat, then alone the BJP with 28 votes would stand a chance on the 4th Rajya Sabha.

In the 2024 Assembly elections, the NC had won 42, BJP 29, Congress 6, PDP 3, CPI(M) 1, PC 1, AIP 1, Aam Aadmi Party 1 and 6 Independents.

Five Independents later decided to join the NC, while the Congress supported the NC government from outside without joining it.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Interesting to see how the smaller parties are aligning. The support from AIP and Congress gives NC a clear advantage. Hope the elected representatives work for development of J&K.
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Sarah B
While the process seems smooth, I'm concerned about the detained MLA voting through postal ballot. Is this standard procedure? We need more transparency in such cases to maintain electoral integrity.
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Arjun K
The BJP still has a chance if there's cross-voting! Politics in J&K is always full of surprises. Waiting for the 4 PM results with bated breath! 🤞
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Michael C
Peaceful voting is a positive sign for democracy in Jammu & Kashmir. The region needs stable governance and development-focused leadership, regardless of which party wins.
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Kavya N
Good to see diverse representation in candidates. Hope they focus on infrastructure, employment and education in J&K. That's what really matters for the people living there.

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