Srinagar: The National Conference (NC) and Congress alliance is set to establish a new government in Jammu and Kashmir, having surpassed the halfway mark by leading in 51 out of 90 assembly constituencies.
This will be the first elected government in the region since 2018 when governor’s rule was enacted following the BJP’s withdrawal of support from then Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti. It will also mark the first elected government after the abrogation of Article 370 and the delimitation of seats.
According to the latest figures from the Election Commission of India (ECI), the NC is leading in 43 constituencies, Congress in eight, BJP in 26, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in two, the Peoples Conference in two, and independent candidates in seven.
In addition to its overall performance, the Congress is leading in eight constituencies, five of which are in Kashmir. J&K unit president Tariq Hameed Karra is showing a strong lead in Central Shalteng, ahead by 10,263 votes.
