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The 2024 Rajouri Assembly election witnessed a close contest between Iftkar Ahmed of the Indian National Congress (INC) and Vibod Kumar of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Ahmed emerged victorious, securing the seat with a margin of 1,404 votes (2.19%). This outcome signifies the continued influence of the INC in the region, despite the rising popularity of the BJP in recent years.
The election results paint a clear picture of the voter sentiment in Rajouri. Ahmed garnered 28,923 votes, representing 45.04% of the total votes cast. Kumar, his closest competitor, received 27,519 votes (42.85%). This close race underscores the importance of local factors and candidate appeal in shaping electoral outcomes. The remaining candidates, including Mian Mohd Mehfooz (Independent), Manzoor Hussain Shah (Jammu and Kashmir Apni Party), and Tasadiq Hussain (Jammu & Kashmir Peoples Democratic Party), secured a significantly smaller share of the votes.
The voter turnout in Rajouri was 70.57%, indicating a high level of participation in the democratic process. This reflects the significance of the election and the importance of the Rajouri constituency to the people of Jammu and Kashmir. The high turnout also suggests that the candidates and their respective parties were able to effectively mobilize their supporters and encourage participation in the election.
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). The Lok Sabha election outcome provides further context for the Rajouri Assembly election results, highlighting the complex political landscape in the region and the influence of national-level events on local elections.
Source: Rajouri FINAL Election Result 2024: Iftkar Ahmed of INC Wins by...