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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

Terrorist accused of killing 2 councillors, policeman trapped in Jammu and Kashmir's Sopore

Terrorist accused of killing 2 councillors, policeman trapped in Jammu and Kashmir's Sopore

A gunbattle brotke out between terrorists and security forces at Nathipora area of Sopore in Jammu and Kashmir. Police and security forces are on the job. A foreign terrorist, believed to be

May 04, 2021, 17:41 PM IST
2 Lashkar-e-Toiba terror associates arrested in Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla, arms and ammunition seized

2 Lashkar-e-Toiba terror associates arrested in Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla, arms and ammunition seized

Two terror associates, working as OGW for Lashker-e-Toiba terror group were arrested in north Kashmir's Baramulla district.

Apr 12, 2021, 16:08 PM IST
Black Day: India Army foiled Pakistan's misadventure in Jammu and Kashmir; read details

Black Day: India Army foiled Pakistan's misadventure in Jammu and Kashmir; read details

Two months after India`s partition, Lashkars armed with axes, swords, and guns backed by Pakistan Army had attacked Jammu and Kashmir and unleashed atrocities on men, women and children on this day. 

Oct 22, 2020, 21:14 PM IST
Narcotic racket busted in J&K’s Baramulla; 4 held with 6 kg cocaine worth crores

Narcotic racket busted in J&K’s Baramulla; 4 held with 6 kg cocaine worth crores

The Jammu and Kashmir Police on Friday said that they have busted a narcotic racket in Baramulla and arrested 4 persons with 6 kg cocaine worth crores. It’s for the first time that cocaine worth

Sep 18, 2020, 17:26 PM IST
Three arrested for displaying posters, banners of terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Pampore

Three arrested for displaying posters, banners of terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Pampore

According to reports, the Pampore Police along with 50 Rashtriya Rifles, arrested three persons and seized posters and banners of terrorists from their possession. The arrested persons were booked

Sep 12, 2020, 13:47 PM IST
2 terrorists gunned down during encounter in Baramulla's Pattan area in Jammu and Kashmir

2 terrorists gunned down during encounter in Baramulla's Pattan area in Jammu and Kashmir

The encounter had broken out at the Pattan area in the wee hours of Friday after forces received specific inputs about the presence of a few terrorists in the area. 

Sep 04, 2020, 14:13 PM IST
Three aides of terrorists arrested in Baramulla's Pattan area in Jammu and Kashmir

Three aides of terrorists arrested in Baramulla's Pattan area in Jammu and Kashmir

Security forces arrested three aides of terrorists from Pattan area of Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir. 

Sep 04, 2020, 06:57 AM IST
Multiple hideouts busted in Jammu and Kashmir; huge cache of arms, ammunition recovered in Rampur sector

Multiple hideouts busted in Jammu and Kashmir; huge cache of arms, ammunition recovered in Rampur sector

Sources said the modus operandi behind the presence of arms and ammunition in the area was to drop warlike stores in caches near the LOC so that over-ground workers or terrorists would pick the same

Sep 01, 2020, 14:43 PM IST
LeT commander Sajjad Haidar among three terrorists gunned down in J&K’s Baramulla

LeT commander Sajjad Haidar among three terrorists gunned down in J&K’s Baramulla

The security forces on Thursday (August 20, 2020) gunned down three terrorists in a fierce gun battle in Kreeri Jammu and Kashmir’s Baramulla district. 

Aug 20, 2020, 14:41 PM IST
One jawan martyred, two terrorists killed in encounter in Jammu and Kashmir’s Baramulla

One jawan martyred, two terrorists killed in encounter in Jammu and Kashmir’s Baramulla

The operation which began on Monday (August 17) was put on hold during the night. One terrorist was killed in the encounter on Monday that broke out in Kreeri village of Baramullah district of North

Aug 18, 2020, 08:49 AM IST
One terrorist killed in encounter in Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla

One terrorist killed in encounter in Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla

A Jammu and Kashmir police official said on Monday (August 17) that one terrorist was killed in an ongoing encounter that broke after the terror attack between forces and terrorists in Kreeri village

Aug 17, 2020, 14:37 PM IST
2 jawans, one cop martyred as terrorists attack CRPF, police team in Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla

2 jawans, one cop martyred as terrorists attack CRPF, police team in Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla

Two CRPF soldiers and one Special Police Officer (SPO) of Jammu and Kashmir Police got martyred after some unidentified opened fire on them in Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday (

Aug 17, 2020, 10:37 AM IST
Pakistan violates ceasefire in North Kashmir’s Kupwara, Baramulla; 6 civilians injured

Pakistan violates ceasefire in North Kashmir’s Kupwara, Baramulla; 6 civilians injured

Pakistan troops violated ceasefire at three places in north Kashmir’s Kupwara and Baramulla districts on Friday (August 7, 2020) evoking a sharp response from the Indian Army. 

Aug 07, 2020, 13:12 PM IST
Huge cache of arms, ammunition recovered in Jammu and Kashmir's Uri

Huge cache of arms, ammunition recovered in Jammu and Kashmir's Uri

Early in the day, two jawans were injured and a terrorist killed in an encounter in Gusoo village of Pulwama district.

Jul 07, 2020, 20:13 PM IST
Pakistan violates ceasefire in Jammu and Kashmir's Uri, fires heavy mortar shells

Pakistan violates ceasefire in Jammu and Kashmir's Uri, fires heavy mortar shells

A day ago, a woman was killed and a civilian was injured during ceasefire violations by Pakistan as it targetted defence and civilian facilities across the LoC in Baramulla. 

Jun 13, 2020, 12:57 PM IST
Major tragedy averted after security forces detect and defuse IED in Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla

Major tragedy averted after security forces detect and defuse IED in Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla

A major tragedy was averted once again when an improvised explosive device (IED) was recovered between Tragpora and Ladoora along NH-701A in  North Kashmir’s Baramullah district on Tuesday.

Jun 09, 2020, 20:14 PM IST
25-year-old civilian shot dead by terrorists in Kashmir’s Baramulla district

25-year-old civilian shot dead by terrorists in Kashmir’s Baramulla district

Meanwhile, police and army have cordoned off the area to nab the attackers.   

Jun 06, 2020, 23:09 PM IST
Terrorist, aide arrested in Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla; arms and ammunition recovered

Terrorist, aide arrested in Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla; arms and ammunition recovered

In a key development, security forces arrested a terrorist and his associated in Baramulla's Uri in Jammu and Kashmir on Monday (April 27). The forces also recovered arms and ammunition from his

Apr 27, 2020, 17:44 PM IST
Head constable among 3 killed in terrorist firing in J&K's Sopore: List of martyred jawans

Head constable among 3 killed in terrorist firing in J&K's Sopore: List of martyred jawans

The terrorists attacked a CRPF vehicle on duty in Sopore town. 

Apr 18, 2020, 20:11 PM IST
NIA raids Ghulam Mohammad Mir''s residence in Baramulla

NIA raids Ghulam Mohammad Mir''s residence in Baramulla

However, it was not immediately known regarding which case the national agency has raided there.

Mar 14, 2020, 13:44 PM IST
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