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Anantnag Lok Sabha Elections

Anantnag is one of 6 Lok Sabha constituencies in the northern state of Jammu and Kashmir and will cast its vote in the 2019 election on April 23. Counting of the seats will be held on May 23.

Due to security regions Anantnag will vote on three days in separate districts -- Anantnag will vote on April 23, Kulgam will vote on April 29 and Shopian alongside Pulwama will vote on May 6.
Anantnag Lok Sabha constituency covers 16 assembly segments – Tral, Pampore, Pulwama , Rajpora, Wachi, Shopian, Noorabad, Kulgam, Homshalibug, Anantnag, Devsar, Doru, Kokarnag, Shangas, Bijbehara and Pahalgam.

In the 2014 Lok Sabha election, Mehbooba Mufti of the Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Democratic Party - won by a margin of over 1.86 lakh votes. She had defeated Mirza Mehboob Beg of the Jammu & Kashmir National Conference. Mufti had secured 200429 votes while Beg got 135012 votes.

The voter turnout figure was at 28.84 percent across 1615 polling stations.

Other members in the fray were Tanveer Hussain Khan who was an Independent and Mushtaq Ahmad Malik of the Bharatiya Janata Party.

In 2016, Mehbooba Mufti vacated the Anantnag to become the chief minister and the constituency is still lying vacant.

In the year 2009, Mirza Mehboob Beg of the Jammu & Kashmir National Conference managed to secure his winning position by getting just over 5 thousand votes against Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Democratic Party's Peer Mohammad Hussain. While Beg got 148317 seats, Hussain secured 143093 seats.

Some of the other candidates in the fray were Nazir Ahmad Bhat who was an Independent and Mohammad Sidiq Khan of the Bharatiya Janata Party.

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Candidates Party Status Votes
Hasnain Masoodi JKNC

Won

40180
Ghulam Ahmad Mir INC

Lost

33504
Mehbooba Mufti JKPDP

Lost

30524
Sofi Yousuf BJP

Lost

10225
Ch. Zaffar Ali JKPC

Lost

1646
Gh. Mohd. Wani IND

Lost

1369
Nota NOTA

Lost

937
Kyasir Ahmad Sheikh IND

Lost

847
Ali Mohammad Wani IND

Lost

814
Shams Khwaja IND

Lost

760
Sanjay Kumar Dhar MNP

Lost

677
Manzoor Ahmad Khan IND

Lost

604
Nisar Ahmad Wani JKNPP

Lost

589
Zubair Masoodi IND

Lost

547
Ridwana Sanam IND

Lost

455
Mirza Sajad Hussain Beigh IND

Lost

425
Imtiyaz Ahmad Rather IND

Lost

382
Surinder Singh PSP(L)

Lost

217
Riyaz Ahmad Bhat IND

Lost

194

Anantnag News

Terrorists shoot dead Sarpanch Ajay Pandita in Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag

Terrorists shoot dead Sarpanch Ajay Pandita in Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag

Ajay Pandita, aged 40, sarpanch of the Larkipora area in Anantnag district and a member of the Congress party, was shot at by militants in his native village at around 6 pm on Monday. He was

Jun 08, 2020, 20:47 PM IST
22 terrorists including six top commanders killed in last 2 weeks in Jammu and Kashmir: DGP

22 terrorists including six top commanders killed in last 2 weeks in Jammu and Kashmir: DGP

At least 240 overground workers have also been arrested for helping these terrorists by instigating law and order problems and many of them were booked under the Public Safety Act.

Jun 08, 2020, 18:14 PM IST
Encounter underway between security forces, terrorists in Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir

Encounter underway between security forces, terrorists in Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir

An encounter started between security forces and terrorists in Poshkreeri area of Anantnag in Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday (May 31) morning.

May 31, 2020, 06:34 AM IST
5 men linked to Lashkar-e-Toiba arrested in Jammu and Kashmir's Budgam; hideout busted, arms and ammunition recovered

5 men linked to Lashkar-e-Toiba arrested in Jammu and Kashmir's Budgam; hideout busted, arms and ammunition recovered

As per the police records, all the five associates were involved in providing logistic support and shelter to the active Lashkar-e-Toiba terrorists operating in the area.

May 16, 2020, 13:19 PM IST
Fearing coronavirus, CRPF Sub-Inspector commits suicide in J&K's Anantnag

Fearing coronavirus, CRPF Sub-Inspector commits suicide in J&K's Anantnag

A CRPF officer committed suicide on Tuesday (May 12) in Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag district after he feared he might have been infected with COVID-19. Sub-inspector Fatah Singh, a resident of

May 12, 2020, 12:59 PM IST
Terrorists shoot dead policeman in Hiller Shahabad area in Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag

Terrorists shoot dead policeman in Hiller Shahabad area in Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag

The deceased cop, identified as Manzoor Ahmad Dar, a native of Hiller Bahai Kokernag. He was immediately rushed to a local hospital where he was declared brought dead by the doctors. 

Apr 20, 2020, 12:56 PM IST
Terrorist lob grenade at patrolling party in Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag; CRPF jawan killed

Terrorist lob grenade at patrolling party in Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag; CRPF jawan killed

Soon after the incident, a police team rushed to the site and cordoned off the area.

Apr 07, 2020, 18:59 PM IST
Four terrorists killed in Anantnag encounter associated with LeT, says J&K police

Four terrorists killed in Anantnag encounter associated with LeT, says J&K police

As per official information, Muzaffar Ahmed Bhat joined LeT in the year 2017, Umar Amin Bhat and Sajjad Ahmed Bhat joined the organisation on April 2019. 

Mar 15, 2020, 16:52 PM IST
Jammu and Kashmir: 4 terrorists killed in gunfight in Anantnag's Watrigam, encounter underway

Jammu and Kashmir: 4 terrorists killed in gunfight in Anantnag's Watrigam, encounter underway

At least four terrorists have been killed in an encounter with security forces in Watrigama village of south Kashmir's Anantnag district.

Mar 15, 2020, 12:00 PM IST
Terrorists open fire at CRPF bunker in Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag district

Terrorists open fire at CRPF bunker in Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag district

The area was cordoned off by the security forces and a search operation was launched thereafter.

Jan 13, 2020, 17:47 PM IST
Top J&K Congress leaders put under house arrest in Jammu

Top J&K Congress leaders put under house arrest in Jammu

The other Congress leaders who have been restricted include former Deputy Chief Minister Tara Chand and Raman Bhalla.

Dec 31, 2019, 14:34 PM IST
Two civilians dead in grenade attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag

Two civilians dead in grenade attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag

Suspected militants lobbed a grenade in Hakura today as 'Back to the village' programme was underway.

Nov 26, 2019, 17:11 PM IST
J&K: Terrorist killed in encounter at Pulwama; 3 suspects arrested in Baramulla

J&K: Terrorist killed in encounter at Pulwama; 3 suspects arrested in Baramulla

Reports said that the terrorists were asked to hurl grenades with an objective to create panic and tension in Baramulla. 

Nov 25, 2019, 20:14 PM IST
IED detected on Srinagar-Jammu highway, traffic halted briefly

IED detected on Srinagar-Jammu highway, traffic halted briefly

The security forces found the IED during the morning patrolling in the Wanpoh area of Anantnag, which was later diffused by the bomb disposal squad, thus averting a major tragedy.

Nov 21, 2019, 13:13 PM IST
Security forces kill terrorist who shot dead a truck driver in J&K's Anantnag

Security forces kill terrorist who shot dead a truck driver in J&K's Anantnag

The operation between security forces and terrorists continued the entire night in the same area where the truck driver was killed. Security forces suspect that this terrorist killed the truck driver

Oct 29, 2019, 09:47 AM IST
Terrorists shot dead truck driver in Jammu and Kashmir’s Anantnag

Terrorists shot dead truck driver in Jammu and Kashmir’s Anantnag

The fatal attack on the truck driver happened just a day before a 28-member delegation of the European Union parliamentarians is scheduled to visit Kashmir Valley.

Oct 28, 2019, 22:32 PM IST
Terrorists hurl grenade at deputy commissioner's office in J&K's Anantnag, 14 injured

Terrorists hurl grenade at deputy commissioner's office in J&K's Anantnag, 14 injured

Minor injuries have been reported so far. The area is under cordon and search operation is going on.

Oct 05, 2019, 12:31 PM IST
Four arrested in Kashmir for masquerading as terrorists, extorting money

Four arrested in Kashmir for masquerading as terrorists, extorting money

Police said that after initial investigation it was found that the four youths were using a toy pistol to threaten the innocent commuters and extort money from drivers in and around Bijbehara

Sep 23, 2019, 20:02 PM IST
CRPF Assistant Commandant commits suicide in J&K's Anantnag, probe ordered

CRPF Assistant Commandant commits suicide in J&K's Anantnag, probe ordered

Arvind committed suicide by shooting himself with his personal weapon at his residence on Friday.

Aug 24, 2019, 11:10 AM IST
After Shopian, NSA Ajit Doval visits Anantnag, interacts with locals to assess ground situation

After Shopian, NSA Ajit Doval visits Anantnag, interacts with locals to assess ground situation

NSA Ajit Doval on Saturday visited Anantnag and interacted with locals to assess the ground situation there. 

Aug 10, 2019, 19:47 PM IST
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