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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

Encounter breaks out between terrorists, security forces in Jammu and Kashmir’s Baramulla

Encounter breaks out between terrorists, security forces in Jammu and Kashmir’s Baramulla

"Encounter has started at Wanigam Bala area of Baramulla district. Police and security forces are on the job," police said.

Jul 30, 2022, 06:33 AM IST
Two Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists arrested in Jammu and Kashmir’s Baramulla

Two Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists arrested in Jammu and Kashmir’s Baramulla

"Acting promptly on specific information, Police along with Army arrested 2 active terrorists of proscribed terror outfit LeT identified as Irshad Ahmad Mir son of Abdul Rehman Mir (a categorized

Jun 11, 2022, 07:11 AM IST
Three LeT terrorists arrested in Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla; arms and ammunition recovered

Three LeT terrorists arrested in Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla; arms and ammunition recovered

The said terrorists were involved in the killing of Sarpanch in Baramulla's Pattan, the Jammu and Kashmir police said.

May 23, 2022, 14:37 PM IST
Wine shop attacked by terrorists in J&K's Baramulla, TRF claims responsibility

Wine shop attacked by terrorists in J&K's Baramulla, TRF claims responsibility

Terror outfit TRF, which is an offshoot of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), has claimed the responsibility for the attack. 

May 18, 2022, 08:56 AM IST
'Hybrid terrorist' arrested in Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla district, weapons recovered

'Hybrid terrorist' arrested in Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla district, weapons recovered

The J&K police recovered 1 pistol, 1 pistol magazine, 9 live rounds of pistol from the hybrid terrorist.

May 09, 2022, 19:35 PM IST
Hybrid terrorist, associate arrested in Jammu and Kashmir’s Baramulla, arms, ammunition recovered

Hybrid terrorist, associate arrested in Jammu and Kashmir’s Baramulla, arms, ammunition recovered

The terrorists obtained these illegal arms and ammunition from links with Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorist organisation, the J&K police said. 

May 06, 2022, 21:38 PM IST
Omar Abdullah hits out at Centre, says ‘only Muslims are being targeted in this country’

Omar Abdullah hits out at Centre, says ‘only Muslims are being targeted in this country’

Omar Abdullah said this in response to the hijab order by a school in Baramulla. The NC leader said like Karnataka, now these people (referring to BJP) want to create trouble in Jammu and Kashmir for

Apr 28, 2022, 15:18 PM IST
Hijab row reaches Kashmir: Private school asks teachers to remove hijab during school hours

Hijab row reaches Kashmir: Private school asks teachers to remove hijab during school hours

A private school for specially abled children in Jammu-Kashmir’s Baramulla has asked teachers to remove hijab during school hours to allow students to have safe communication with the teachers and

Apr 27, 2022, 20:35 PM IST
Two Jaish-e-Mohammad terrorists arrested with arms, ammunition in J&K's Baramulla

Two Jaish-e-Mohammad terrorists arrested with arms, ammunition in J&K's Baramulla

The terrorist duo was seeking to target Panchayat representatives and minorities/outsiders, the Jammu and Kashmir police said.

Apr 26, 2022, 12:59 PM IST
J&K: Sarpanch shot dead in Kashmir's Baramulla district

J&K: Sarpanch shot dead in Kashmir's Baramulla district

The bullet-ridden body of the Sarpanch, Manzoor Ahmad Bangroo of the Goshbugh area of Pattan was found in an orchard, in the Rakh area.

Apr 15, 2022, 21:30 PM IST
Threat letter to Kashmiri Pandits creates atmosphere of panic and insecurity in valley

Threat letter to Kashmiri Pandits creates atmosphere of panic and insecurity in valley

A threat letter to Kashmiri Pandits and non-stop attacks on non-locals has created an atmosphere of panic and insecurity in the valley. Although the police has intensified the anti-terror operation,

Apr 14, 2022, 15:44 PM IST
3 LeT terrorists, 1 associate arrested in Kashmir

3 LeT terrorists, 1 associate arrested in Kashmir

The J&K police said the arrested terrorist had joined terror folds recently and the terrorist associate was providing the logistic support to him. 

Feb 24, 2022, 23:11 PM IST
Narco-terror module busted in Jammu and Kashmir’s Baramulla, contraband worth Rs 18 crore seized

Narco-terror module busted in Jammu and Kashmir’s Baramulla, contraband worth Rs 18 crore seized

A Jammu and Kashmir police spokesperson said a police party was patrolling the area from Dachi towards Basgran during which it came across the two suspected vehicles. 

Feb 05, 2022, 22:08 PM IST
Cloudburst in Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla district kills four including three children

Cloudburst in Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla district kills four including three children

According to the J&K Disaster Management Authority, one person is still missing.

Sep 12, 2021, 15:21 PM IST
COVID-19: Jammu and Kashmir’s Gulmarg closed for local day-picnickers on weekends

COVID-19: Jammu and Kashmir’s Gulmarg closed for local day-picnickers on weekends

The District Magistrate of Baramulla, Bhupinder Kumar issued a set of orders on Thursday stating some restrictions for COVID-19 containment at Gulmarg. 

Jul 16, 2021, 08:43 AM IST
Flame symbolic of 50 years of India's 1971 war victory over Pakistan reaches J&K's Baramulla

Flame symbolic of 50 years of India's 1971 war victory over Pakistan reaches J&K's Baramulla

It was given a grand reception and a wreath-laying ceremony was held at Dagger War Memorial for the valiant soldiers who made the supreme sacrifice during the 1971 war.

Jun 28, 2021, 09:20 AM IST
J&K: Encounter between security forces, militants at Baramulla

J&K: Encounter between security forces, militants at Baramulla

An encounter broke out between security forces and militants in Sopore area of Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday, police said.

Jun 21, 2021, 00:01 AM IST
Jammu and Kashmir: Narco terror module busted in Baramulla, big success for security forces

Jammu and Kashmir: Narco terror module busted in Baramulla, big success for security forces

The police have recovered 5.5 kg of heroin, 10 grenades, 4 pistols, 4 magazines, 20 rounds and some vehicles.

Jun 19, 2021, 16:54 PM IST
Massive fire breaks out in Noorbagh area in Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla, houses gutted

Massive fire breaks out in Noorbagh area in Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla, houses gutted

A massive fire broke out in the Noorbagh area of Baramulla town in Jammu and Kashmir. Team of police officials and firefighters are at the spot and trying to douse the flame. 

Jun 10, 2021, 23:56 PM IST
2 terrorists killed in gunbattle with security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla

2 terrorists killed in gunbattle with security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla

The identity and group affiliation of the slain terrorists are yet to be ascertained, a senior police officer said, adding that a foreign terrorist involved in the killing of two councillors and a

May 04, 2021, 22:48 PM IST
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