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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

Hizbul Mujahideen terrorist Junaid Farooq arrested in J&K's Baramulla, ammunition seized

Hizbul Mujahideen terrorist Junaid Farooq arrested in J&K's Baramulla, ammunition seized

Hizbul terrorist was arrested in a jointly coordinated operation by the J&K Police, Army and the CRPF personnel.

Feb 22, 2020, 16:34 PM IST
2G mobile internet, broadband services restored in Kashmir, with restrictions

2G mobile internet, broadband services restored in Kashmir, with restrictions

According to a notification issued by the home department of the Jammu and Kashmir administration, access to the internet with 2G speed on mobile phones will resume from January 25.

Jan 25, 2020, 07:09 AM IST
J&K Police cracks Baramulla murder case, two accused arrested

J&K Police cracks Baramulla murder case, two accused arrested

Police in Baramulla solved a murder case after carrying out a thorough and professional investigation in the matter. Police received a missing report from Khazer Mohammad Reshi of Pariswani stating

Jan 21, 2020, 23:42 PM IST
Major terror plot averted in Jammu and Kashmir's Sopore, 3 kg IED detected under bridge

Major terror plot averted in Jammu and Kashmir's Sopore, 3 kg IED detected under bridge

A major terror attack was foiled in Jammu and Kashmir after security forces detected IED (Improvised Explosive Device) under a bridge in Sopore on Monday (January 13). A bomb disposal squad has been

Jan 13, 2020, 14:42 PM IST
J&K: Terrorist killed in encounter at Pulwama; 3 suspects arrested in Baramulla

J&K: Terrorist killed in encounter at Pulwama; 3 suspects arrested in Baramulla

Reports said that the terrorists were asked to hurl grenades with an objective to create panic and tension in Baramulla. 

Nov 25, 2019, 20:14 PM IST
Rail services resume between Srinagar-Banihal in Kashmir valley

Rail services resume between Srinagar-Banihal in Kashmir valley

The inter-Kashmir valley train service was suspended following the abrogation of article 370 on August 5.

Nov 17, 2019, 14:51 PM IST
Five suspected terrorists of Lashkar-e-Taiba  arrested in Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla

Five suspected terrorists of Lashkar-e-Taiba arrested in Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla

According to police, a joint operation of security forces busted the LeT's module. Among the five terrorist arrested, two are Over Ground Worker's (OGW) and three are involved in the poster module

Nov 16, 2019, 19:22 PM IST
Over 20,000 Kashmiri youth participate in Army recruitment drive

Over 20,000 Kashmiri youth participate in Army recruitment drive

The recruitment process for the Territorial Army battalion ended on Monday which saw the participation of a large number of youth from various districts of Jammu and Kashmir, including Baramulla.

Oct 21, 2019, 22:48 PM IST
Terrorists attack jewellery store in J&K's Baramulla, no casualties reported

Terrorists attack jewellery store in J&K's Baramulla, no casualties reported

However, no casualties or injuries were reported in the attack. 

Oct 19, 2019, 19:27 PM IST
Army jawan killed as Pakistan violates ceasefire in Jammu and Kashmir's Uri

Army jawan killed as Pakistan violates ceasefire in Jammu and Kashmir's Uri

A jawan was killed in a ceasefire violation by Pakistan along the LoC on Sunday.

Oct 14, 2019, 06:36 AM IST
Jaish-e-Mohammad terrorist, planning to kill a cop, arrested in Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla

Jaish-e-Mohammad terrorist, planning to kill a cop, arrested in Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla

Baramulla IG, Md Suleman Choudhary told the media on Sunday the man identified as Mohsin Saleh belongs to Baramulla in Jammu and Kashmir and he had recently joined Jaish-e-Mohammad.

Oct 06, 2019, 15:57 PM IST
Supreme Court allows Ghulam Nabi Azad to visit Srinagar, Anantnag, Baramulla and Jammu in J&K

Supreme Court allows Ghulam Nabi Azad to visit Srinagar, Anantnag, Baramulla and Jammu in J&K

Taking cognisance of Ghulam Nabi Azad’s assurance of not getting into political activities during his visit, the apex court allowed him to visit Jammu and Kashmir and meet people.

Sep 16, 2019, 12:09 PM IST
NIA raids four locations in north Kashmir's Baramulla in terror funding case

NIA raids four locations in north Kashmir's Baramulla in terror funding case

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Sunday conducted raids at four locations in north Kashmir's Baramulla in connection with its ongoing probe into the terror funding case.

Jul 28, 2019, 09:56 AM IST
J&K: 1 terrorist dead in Sopore encounter, operation underway

J&K: 1 terrorist dead in Sopore encounter, operation underway

An exchange of fire between security forces and terrorists began at Gund Brath area of Sopore in Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla district on Wednesday morning. 

Jul 17, 2019, 08:21 AM IST
Watch: CRPF personnel jump in water to save teen girl from drowning in Jammu and Kashmir

Watch: CRPF personnel jump in water to save teen girl from drowning in Jammu and Kashmir

Displaying yet another incident of their valour and bravery, two Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) constables in Jammu and Kashmir jumped into a stream to save a girl from being washed away.

Jul 16, 2019, 00:01 AM IST
Bandipora rape protests: 47 security personnel injured in clashes in Baramulla

Bandipora rape protests: 47 security personnel injured in clashes in Baramulla

An official statement said an Assistant Commander of Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) was hit on the head by a stone during the clashes and he sustained a critical injury.

May 13, 2019, 18:22 PM IST
Pakistan militant trained by 26/11 mastermind Lakhvi arrested in Baramulla

Pakistan militant trained by 26/11 mastermind Lakhvi arrested in Baramulla

Lakhvi is currently on bail, and the case is moving very slowly. 

Apr 24, 2019, 22:33 PM IST
Baramulla Lok Sabha constituency of Jammu and Kashmir: Full list of candidates, polling dates

Baramulla 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 Baramulla Lok Sabha constituency of Jammu and Kashmir.

Apr 03, 2019, 14:01 PM IST
Baramulla Lok Sabha constituency

Baramulla Lok Sabha 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

Mar 31, 2019, 13:22 PM 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
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