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The 2024 Rajouri Assembly election saw Iftkar Ahmed of the Indian National Congress (INC) emerge victorious, securing the seat as the Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA). He defeated Vibod Kumar of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) by a narrow margin of 1,404 votes, representing 2.19% of the total votes cast. This result, as per data published by the Election Commission of India on October 8, 2024, underscores the close contest in the constituency.
The election results showcase a strong performance by the INC in Rajouri. Iftkar Ahmed garnered 28,923 votes, translating to 45.04% of the total vote share. Vibod Kumar, on the other hand, secured 27,519 votes, representing 42.85% of the vote share. This close contest highlights the intense political competition in the region and the electorate's choice in favor of the INC candidate.
The Rajouri Assembly constituency is part of the Anantnag-Rajouri Lok Sabha constituency. In the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, this seat was won by Mian Altaf Ahmad of the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (JKNC), defeating Mehbooba Mufti of the Jammu & Kashmir Peoples Democratic Party (JKPDP). This suggests a possible shift in political allegiance within the constituency, with the INC gaining traction in the Assembly election while the JKNC secured victory in the Lok Sabha election.
The voter turnout in the Rajouri constituency for the 2024 Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections reached 70.57%, indicating a significant participation of voters in the electoral process. This high turnout underscores the importance of the election and the electorate's engagement in shaping the political landscape of the region.
Eight candidates contested for the Rajouri Assembly seat in the 2024 elections. The candidates' profiles and information on their assets and criminal records were available on the Election Commission of India website, as well as through analysis by the Association of Democratic Reforms (ADR). This information enables voters to make informed decisions based on the candidates' backgrounds and stances on key issues.
Source: Rajouri FINAL Election Result 2024: Iftkar Ahmed of INC Wins by...