• 542/542 TARGET 272
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    354BJP+

  • CONG+

    90CONG+

  • OTH

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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

Jammu and Kashmir: 6 terrorists killed in two encounters in Baramulla, Anantnag

Jammu and Kashmir: 6 terrorists killed in two encounters in Baramulla, Anantnag

At least six terrorists were on Thursday killed in two gun battles with security forces in Baramulla and Anantnag districts of Jammu and Kashmir, police said.

Oct 25, 2018, 22:56 PM IST
One LeT, two Hizbul terrorists killed; soldier martyred in separate encounters in J&K

One LeT, two Hizbul terrorists killed; soldier martyred in separate encounters in J&K

Three terrorists were killed in two separate encounters in J&K.

Sep 27, 2018, 18:51 PM IST
J&K: Terrorists hurl grenades at CRPF party in Anantnag, 2 jawans injured

J&K: Terrorists hurl grenades at CRPF party in Anantnag, 2 jawans injured

The attack took place at State Bank of India branch at Lal Chowk in Anantnag.

Aug 03, 2018, 14:06 PM IST
Three CRPF jawans hurt in grenade attack in J&K's Anantnag

Three CRPF jawans hurt in grenade attack in J&K's Anantnag

Terrorists lobbed a grenade at CRPF personnel posted on guard duty at a temple at Sherbagh in Anantnag district this evening, a police official said.

Jul 30, 2018, 21:22 PM IST
Two terrorists gunned down in encounter in Anantnag, combing operation on

Two terrorists gunned down in encounter in Anantnag, combing operation on

In a separate incident in Jammu and Kashmir, an encounter between terrorists and security personnel took place in Kupwara district. 

Jul 25, 2018, 11:00 AM IST
Jammu and Kashmir: Encounter underway between terrorists and security forces in Anantnag

Jammu and Kashmir: Encounter underway between terrorists and security forces in Anantnag

An encounter is broke out between terrorists and security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag on Wednesday. 

Jul 25, 2018, 07:31 AM IST
4 terrorists gunned down in encounter with security forces in J&K's Anantnag

4 terrorists gunned down in encounter with security forces in J&K's Anantnag

The encounter comes barely days after the central government decided to resume anti-terror operations in Jammu and Kashmir following a one-month ceasefire during Ramzan.

Jun 22, 2018, 07:35 AM IST
Terrorists hurl grenade at Beacon camp in Anantnag, caught on camera

Terrorists hurl grenade at Beacon camp in Anantnag, caught on camera

The CCTV footage shows a terrorist stepping out of a car and hurling a grenade at the closed gate of the Beacon camp in Anantnag.

Jun 12, 2018, 14:49 PM IST
Jammu and Kashmir: 10 CRPF jawans injured after terrorists hurl grenades in Anantnag

Jammu and Kashmir: 10 CRPF jawans injured after terrorists hurl grenades in Anantnag

The heavily-armed terrorists attacked the security personnel in the wee hours of Tuesday.

Jun 12, 2018, 07:42 AM IST
CRPF patrol party attacked in J&K's Anantnag, one civilian killed

CRPF patrol party attacked in J&K's Anantnag, one civilian killed

A CRPF patrol party was attacked in Lazibal area on Srinagar-Pahalgam road in Anantnag district on Thursday.

Apr 26, 2018, 19:12 PM IST
2 terrorists killed in encounter with security forces in J&K's Anantnag

2 terrorists killed in encounter with security forces in J&K's Anantnag

The encounter operation was launched on Friday night in Anantnag's Dooru area. During the operation, arms and ammunition have also been recovered.

Mar 24, 2018, 08:45 AM IST
Avalanche warning for 7 districts in Kashmir till Thursday evening

Avalanche warning for 7 districts in Kashmir till Thursday evening

An avalanche warning has been issued for seven districts of Kashmir till Thursday evening. The warning has been issued in view of forecast of rain or snow in the Valley.

Jan 18, 2018, 09:44 AM IST
J&K: Two porters injured at Army's ammunition depot in Anantnag

J&K: Two porters injured at Army's ammunition depot in Anantnag

An accidental explosion took place in Army's ammunition depot in Anantnag in Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday. Two porters have been injured in the accident.

Jan 16, 2018, 15:23 PM IST
Jammu and Kashmir interlocutor Dineshwar Sharma to visit ground zero of unrest, migrant camps

Jammu and Kashmir interlocutor Dineshwar Sharma to visit ground zero of unrest, migrant camps

The Centre's special representative for a sustainable dialogue in Jammu and Kashmir Dineshwar Sharma will begin his second tour of the state during which he will visit migrant camps in Jammu as well

Nov 24, 2017, 06:51 AM IST

Fire breaks out in Anantnag area of Jammu and Kashmir

A fire broke out in Reshi Bazaar locality in Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag town in the wee hours of Monday, damaging several residential houses and shops, police said.

Nov 20, 2017, 07:11 AM IST
Kashmiri footballer who joined LeT returns home, surrenders to security forces

Kashmiri footballer who joined LeT returns home, surrenders to security forces

The 20-year-old college student was a goalkeeper for the local football team in Anantnag.

Nov 17, 2017, 17:04 PM IST
Terrorists shoot cop in Jammu and Kashmirs Anantnag, hospitalised

Terrorists shoot cop in Jammu and Kashmirs Anantnag, hospitalised

Terrorists on Thursday attacked a police officer, open firing on him in Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag. According to ANI, the officer has now been admitted to hospital. 

Nov 09, 2017, 14:06 PM IST
Terror attack on Army in J&K's Anantnag, several jawans injured; Lashkar claims responsibility

Terror attack on Army in J&K's Anantnag, several jawans injured; Lashkar claims responsibility

Srinagar: At least five security personnel were injured in an attack by suspected terrorists in Anantnag district in Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday.   

Nov 02, 2017, 09:15 AM IST

J&K govt launches Aadhaar enrolment drive for students

The Jammu and Kashmir government has started an Aadhaar enrolment drive for nearly 14 lakh schoolchildren in the state.

Oct 08, 2017, 16:46 PM IST
CRPF patrol team attacked in J&K's Kulgam, hunt on for terrorists

CRPF patrol team attacked in J&K's Kulgam, hunt on for terrorists

A CRPF patrol team was targeted by a group of heavily armed terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam district on Saturday.

Oct 07, 2017, 19:34 PM IST
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