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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

J&K: 2 terrorists killed in Anantnag encounter; search operation underway

J&K: 2 terrorists killed in Anantnag encounter; search operation underway

A search and cordon operation is currently underway.

Apr 25, 2019, 05:24 AM IST
In first phase of staggered elections, J&K's Anantnag records 13.61% polling

In first phase of staggered elections, J&K's Anantnag records 13.61% polling

The Anantnag district of the constituency went to polls in the first phase, while voting in the Kulgam district of the constituency will be held on April 29 and in Pulwama and Shopian districts on

Apr 23, 2019, 22:27 PM IST
Srinagar: Driver killed as vehicle carrying ITBP jawans from poll duty overturns after stones hurled

Srinagar: Driver killed as vehicle carrying ITBP jawans from poll duty overturns after stones hurled

They said three to four Indo-Tibetan Border Police personnel have also suffered injuries in the incident. 

Apr 23, 2019, 21:25 PM IST
Lok Sabha Election 2019: 3-phased polls in Anantnag, list of contesting candidates

Lok Sabha Election 2019: 3-phased polls in Anantnag, list of contesting candidates

A total of 18 candidates from different political parties are contesting from Anantnag. 

Apr 23, 2019, 05:56 AM IST
Full list of candidates going to polls in J&K in third phase of Lok Sabha election 2019

Full list of candidates going to polls in J&K in third phase of Lok Sabha election 2019

The polls in Anantnag would be held on 23 April, on 29 April in Kulgam and in Shopian and Pulwama on 6 May.

Apr 22, 2019, 18:04 PM IST
Anantnag Lok Sabha seat

Anantnag Lok Sabha seat

Due to security regions Anantnag will vote on three days in separate districts -- Anantnag on April 23, Kulgam on April 29 and Shopian alongside Pulwama on May 6. 

Apr 21, 2019, 21:06 PM IST
Anantnag Lok Sabha Constituency of Jammu and Kashmir: Full list of candidates, polling dates

Anantnag Lok Sabha Constituency of Jammu and Kashmir: Full list of candidates, polling dates

Here is the full list of candidates contesting the Lok Sabha election in 2019 from Anantnag Lok Sabha Constituency of Jammu and Kashmir.

Apr 15, 2019, 13:45 PM IST
Anantnag Lok Sabha Constituency

Anantnag Lok Sabha Constituency

Anantnag Lok Sabha constituency covers 16 assembly segments.

Apr 10, 2019, 16:56 PM IST
Encounter breaks out between terrorists and security forces in Jammu And Kashmir's in Anantnag

Encounter breaks out between terrorists and security forces in Jammu And Kashmir's in Anantnag

The brief exchange of fire occurred in Kokarnag area of Anantnag in the early hours of Saturday.

Mar 30, 2019, 10:23 AM IST
EC offers various avenues to Kashmiri migrants to cast votes in Lok Sabha poll

EC offers various avenues to Kashmiri migrants to cast votes in Lok Sabha poll

The Kashmiri migrants whose names are registered in any of the three parliamentary constituencies in Kashmir province can cast their votes at special polling stations set up at Delhi, Jammu and

Mar 27, 2019, 17:58 PM IST
Terrorists open fire at Anantnag municipal committee chairman, one injured

Terrorists open fire at Anantnag municipal committee chairman, one injured

A Personal Security Officer of Anantnag Municipal Committee chairman has been injured in the firing. 

Mar 22, 2019, 18:13 PM IST
National Conference-Congress seal alliance in Jammu and Kashmir, will have friendly contest in Anantnag, Baramulla

National Conference-Congress seal alliance in Jammu and Kashmir, will have friendly contest in Anantnag, Baramulla

The National Conference and Congress on Wednesday announced their alliance for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, scheduled to held in seven phases, starting from April 11. 

Mar 20, 2019, 15:16 PM IST
CRPF revives Heaven cinema hall after 28 years in Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag

CRPF revives Heaven cinema hall after 28 years in Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag

'Heaven' was started by a local businessman in 1989 but was forced to shut down in 1991 due to terrorism in the region.

Mar 18, 2019, 21:25 PM IST
In a first in India's electoral history, polling on Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag seat to be held in 3 phases

In a first in India's electoral history, polling on Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag seat to be held in 3 phases

For the first time in India`s electoral history, polling for one Lok Sabha seat - Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag constituency - will be held in three phases, the Election Commission announced on

Mar 11, 2019, 07:00 AM IST
Jaish-e-Mohammad planning another Pulwama-style convoy attack, warn intelligence agencies

Jaish-e-Mohammad planning another Pulwama-style convoy attack, warn intelligence agencies

Security has been heightened across the state and the security agencies have been directed to remain on high alert mode.

Mar 08, 2019, 06:37 AM IST
Three people missing after coming under avalanche in Anantnag

Three people missing after coming under avalanche in Anantnag

The injured person was taken to a local hospital, the officials said.

Feb 01, 2019, 19:10 PM IST
Avalanche warning issued in nine districts of Kashmir and Ladakh

Avalanche warning issued in nine districts of Kashmir and Ladakh

The warning has been issued for Anantnag, Kulgam, Budgam, Baramulla, Kupwara, Bandipora, Ganderbal, Kargil and Leh districts.

Jan 24, 2019, 06:24 AM IST
Six CRPF personnel injured in grenade attack in J&K's Anantnag

Six CRPF personnel injured in grenade attack in J&K's Anantnag

The grenade attack on CRPF men took place in Anantnag's Arwani.

Dec 22, 2018, 19:47 PM IST
Terrorist, accused of assassinating senior Kashmiri journalist Shujaat Bhukari, killed in Anantnag encounter

Terrorist, accused of assassinating senior Kashmiri journalist Shujaat Bhukari, killed in Anantnag encounter

Bukhari, the editor-in-chief of local daily Rising Kashmir, was assassinated outside his office at press enclave in Srinagar.

Nov 23, 2018, 13:10 PM IST
J&K: 6 terrorists killed in Anantnag encounter, combing operations on

J&K: 6 terrorists killed in Anantnag encounter, combing operations on

The gunfight broke out in the district's Sekipora area of Bijbehara.

Nov 23, 2018, 06:38 AM IST
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