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Baramulla Lok Sabha Elections

Baramulla is one of the six Lok Sabha constituencies in Jammu and Kashmir. Voting for Lok Sabha election in Jammu and Kashmir will be held in five phases and Baramulla will be going to polls in the first phase on 11 April.

The first phase of voting in two constituencies of Jammu and Kashmir ended on April 11 with at least 35.01 per cent of the electorate exercising their franchise in Baramulla Lok Sabha constituency. The fate of nine candidates will be decided on May 23 when counting of votes takes place and the result is declared.

Altogether 56 per cent voters today exercised their franchise in the first phase of polling in two Lok Sabha constituencies in Jammu and Kashmir.

Baramulla Lok Sabha constituency comprises of fifteen assembly segments namely, Karnah, Kupwara, Lolab, Handwara, Langate, Uri, Rafiabad, Sopore, Gurez, Bandipora, Sonawari, Sangrama, Baramulla, Gulmarg and Pattan.

The voting population in Baramulla is predominantly Muslim, with a small minority of Sikh voters. While most Kashmiri Pandits had migrated out of the Valley in the early 1990s, some members of the community still reside in the constituency.

In the 2019 election, the main contest in Baramulla is between Muhammad Akbar Lone of the National Conference (NC), Raja Aijaz Ali of the Peoples Conference (PC) and Abdul Qayoom Wani of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). In all, there are nine candidates who are in the fray for the election.

In Baramulla, 76.15 per cent or 4,66,039 voters exercised their franchise in the last election. Of the 15 candidates who were in the fray, the deposits of 13 of them were forfeited.

In the 2014 Lok Sabha election, Jammu & Kashmir Peoples Democratic Party's Muzaffar Hussain Baig had won the seat by a margin of 29,219 votes.

In 2009, National Conference (NC) MP Sharief-ud-din Shariq was the winner by securing 2,03,022 votes while his closest rival Peoples Democratic Party's Mohammad Dilawar Mir had bagged 1,38,208 votes.

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Candidates Party Status Votes
Mohammad Akbar Lone JKNC

Won

133426
Raja Aijaz Ali JKPC

Lost

103193
Engineer Rashid IND

Lost

102168
Abdul Qayoom Wani JKPDP

Lost

53530
Haji Farooq Ahmad Mir INC

Lost

34532
Nota NOTA

Lost

8128
Mohd Maqbool War BJP

Lost

7894
Syed Najeeb Shah Naqvi IND

Lost

4967
Jahangir Khan JKNPP

Lost

4329
Javid Ahmad Qureshi IND

Lost

3383

Baramulla News

Engineer Rashid's Oath As Member of Lok Sabha: After NIA Green Signal, Court Verdict Today

Engineer Rashid's Oath As Member of Lok Sabha: After NIA Green Signal, Court Verdict Today

A counsel representing the NIA said in court yesterday that the consent should be subject to certain conditions, which include Rashid not interacting with the media. 

Jul 02, 2024, 10:20 AM IST
Baramulla Create History With Record Voter Turnout In Phase 5 Of Lok Sabha Polls

Baramulla Create History With Record Voter Turnout In Phase 5 Of Lok Sabha Polls

Baramulla Lok Sabha constituency as it recorded a 59% voter turnout in the fifth phase of the Lok Sabha Election.

May 21, 2024, 00:32 AM IST
General Bipin Rawat Stadium In Baramulla: A Fitting Tribute To India's First CDS

General Bipin Rawat Stadium In Baramulla: A Fitting Tribute To India's First CDS

In a fitting tribute to India's first CDS, Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday inaugurated the General Bipin Rawat Stadium in Baramulla.

Jan 16, 2024, 19:11 PM IST
J&K Police Crack Down On Terrorist Supporters, Attach House, Car In Baramulla

J&K Police Crack Down On Terrorist Supporters, Attach House, Car In Baramulla

The police said that they were continuing their crackdown on those who harbour militants and provide logistic support to them. 

Dec 31, 2023, 14:46 PM IST
Slain Jammu And Kashmir Cop Laid To Rest In Baramulla, Police Detains Suspects

Slain Jammu And Kashmir Cop Laid To Rest In Baramulla, Police Detains Suspects

Villagers and family members of retired SSP Safi paid their last tribute to him by offering prayers.

Dec 24, 2023, 20:31 PM IST
Jammu And Kashmir: 3 TRF Terror Associates Arrested, Cash, Ammunition Recovered

Jammu And Kashmir: 3 TRF Terror Associates Arrested, Cash, Ammunition Recovered

Upon searching the terror associates, 3 Chinese grenades and 2.5 lakh cash were recovered. 

Nov 26, 2023, 17:32 PM IST
Jammu And Kashmir Police Nabs 2 TRF Terrorists In Baramulla, Recovers Arms And Ammunition

Jammu And Kashmir Police Nabs 2 TRF Terrorists In Baramulla, Recovers Arms And Ammunition

Incriminating materials, arms and ammunition including 1 Pistol, 1 Pistol Magazine and 8 live rounds were recovered from the militant's possession.

Sep 24, 2023, 00:04 AM IST
2 LeT Hybrid Terrorists Arrested with Arms and Ammunition in Baramulla Ahead of Independence Day

2 LeT Hybrid Terrorists Arrested with Arms and Ammunition in Baramulla Ahead of Independence Day

During a thorough personal search, the joint forces recovered 1 Pistol, 1 Pistol Magazine, 4 live Pistol rounds, and 1 Grenade from the suspects, leading to their immediate arrest.

Aug 02, 2023, 14:25 PM IST
Big Breakthrough For Security Forces: Two LeT Terrorist Along With Arms And Ammo Arrested In J&K's Baramulla

Big Breakthrough For Security Forces: Two LeT Terrorist Along With Arms And Ammo Arrested In J&K's Baramulla

Two suspicious persons who were coming from Chak Tapper towards Main Road Kreeri tried to escape when they saw the joint Naka party, but they were tactfully apprehended.

Jul 25, 2023, 11:40 AM IST
J&K LG Inaugurates 1,208 Flats For Kashmiri Pandit Employees

J&K LG Inaugurates 1,208 Flats For Kashmiri Pandit Employees

J&K LG inaugurated these flats at the new migrant colony in the Khwaja Bagh area of Baramulla, while he e-inaugurated the remaining accommodations at Bandipora, Ganderbal and Shopian. 

Apr 26, 2023, 23:47 PM IST
'Centre Wants To Keep Kashmir Pot Boiling For Garnering Votes': Mehbooba Mufti Slams BJP

'Centre Wants To Keep Kashmir Pot Boiling For Garnering Votes': Mehbooba Mufti Slams BJP

Mehbooba Mufti's remarks come in the wake of the dismissal of three employees by the Jammu and Kashmir government for their alleged involvement in anti-national activities and the attaching of

Mar 03, 2023, 19:17 PM IST
Jammu and Kashmir: Major drug smuggling module BUSTED! 17 including 5 cops arrested - Details here

Jammu and Kashmir: Major drug smuggling module BUSTED! 17 including 5 cops arrested - Details here

Jammu and Kashmir: Police zeroed in on some drug peddlers active in Kupwara town and its adjoining areas; 2 kg narcotics seized.   

Dec 23, 2022, 20:57 PM IST
Amit Shah visits family of slain J&K cop Mudasir Sheikh in Uri, says his 'sacrifice is an inspiration'

Amit Shah visits family of slain J&K cop Mudasir Sheikh in Uri, says his 'sacrifice is an inspiration'

Amit Shah changed his route after speaking at a public rally in Baramulla to pay his condolences to the family of the martyred cop. 

Oct 05, 2022, 23:47 PM IST
Amit Shah PAUSES speech during 'Azaan' from nearby mosque in Baramulla, wins applause

Amit Shah PAUSES speech during 'Azaan' from nearby mosque in Baramulla, wins applause

Amit Shah pauses speech during 'Azaan': When someone on the stage told Amit Shah that 'Azaan' was going on, he stopped his speech, attracting a huge round of applause and chanting of slogans in his

Oct 05, 2022, 16:55 PM IST
Amit Shah expected to announce regularisation of daily wagers at Baramulla rally in J&K

Amit Shah expected to announce regularisation of daily wagers at Baramulla rally in J&K

All security arrangements are in place for Shah's Baramulla public rally which is his first such exercise in the Valley after the abrogation of Article 370.

Oct 05, 2022, 11:34 AM IST
Amit Shah Kashmir Visit: Baramulla-Budgam train service to remain suspended on October 5

Amit Shah Kashmir Visit: Baramulla-Budgam train service to remain suspended on October 5

The train service between Baramulla and Budgam section of Kashmir will remain suspended because of Union Minister Amit Shah's visit to the region considering the security scenario, reports PTI.

Oct 04, 2022, 19:35 PM IST
Amit Shah to visit J&K, hold mega rallies in Rajouri, Baramulla on Oct 1, 2

Amit Shah to visit J&K, hold mega rallies in Rajouri, Baramulla on Oct 1, 2

Sources in the BJP say that it’s the beginning of preparation for the coming election of Jammu Kashmir, they added that after Shah many more top BJP leaders will visit Jammu Kashmir.

Sep 24, 2022, 16:22 PM IST
 I DO NOT promise restoration of Article 370: Ghulam Nabi Azad

I DO NOT promise restoration of Article 370: Ghulam Nabi Azad

Addressing a public meeting in north Kashmir`s Baramulla town, Azad said, "To restore Article 370 would need around 350 votes in the Lok Sabha and 175 votes in the Rajya Sabha.

Sep 11, 2022, 15:51 PM IST
Two  Jaish-e-Muhammad terrorists KILLED, civilian injured in Sopore ENCOUNTER, search on

Two Jaish-e-Muhammad terrorists KILLED, civilian injured in Sopore ENCOUNTER, search on

Kashmir Zone police, while quoting ADGP Vijay Kumar, also confirmed that two terrorists belonging to JeM were killed in the operation and their identification was being ascertained.

Sep 01, 2022, 06:24 AM IST
Jammu and Kashmir: LeT terrorist killed in Baramulla encounter, incriminating materials recovered

Jammu and Kashmir: LeT terrorist killed in Baramulla encounter, incriminating materials recovered

One terrorist has been killed in the Baramulla encounter today. Incriminating materials including arms and ammunition have been recovered, informed Jammu and Kashmir police.

Jul 31, 2022, 07:31 AM IST
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