Jammu and Kashmir Phase 2 Election: Date, key constituencies, key candidates
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- 24 Sep 2024
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The second phase of the Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections, set for September 25, 2024, will see voters from 26 assembly constituencies across six districts head to the polls. The phase holds significance with key constituencies and prominent candidates, including high-profile political figures.
Key Candidates
- Omar Abdullah – Former Chief Minister and a senior leader of the National Conference.
- Ravinder Raina – Jammu and Kashmir BJP President, contesting from Nowshera.
- Tariq Hamid Karra – Pradesh Congress Committee President, running from Central-Shalteng.
- Altaf Bukhari – Apni Party President, contesting from Channapora.
- Ali Sagar – Former minister, competing for the Khanyar seat.
- Rahim Rather – Former minister, running in Chrar-i-Sharief.
- Choudhary Zulfikar – BJP candidate in Budhal.
- Syed Mushtaq Bukhari – BJP candidate in Surankote.
Key Constituencies
- Nowshera, Central-Shalteng, Budhal, and Ganderbal are some of the most closely watched constituencies.
- In Srinagar district, 93 candidates are competing across eight assembly segments.
- Budgam district, which has five seats, features 46 candidates, while Rajouri also has five seats with 34 candidates.
- Poonch district sees 25 candidates contesting for three seats, while Ganderbal has 21 candidates for its two seats.
- Reasi district includes 20 candidates for its three seats.
With over 2.57 million voters, this phase is critical to shaping the legislative landscape of the region. The outcomes will set the stage for future governance and key political alliances.
