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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

Three Jaish-e-Mohammad terrorists arrested in Jammu and Kashmir, ammunition recovered

Three Jaish-e-Mohammad terrorists arrested in Jammu and Kashmir, ammunition recovered

The police recovered incriminating material including arms and ammunition and live rounds from the possession of terrorists. 

Mar 24, 2019, 22:03 PM IST
Encounter breaks out with terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla district

Encounter breaks out with terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla district

An intermittent firing was going on when reports last came in.

Mar 20, 2019, 21:09 PM IST
Jammu and Kashmir: Baramulla, once the hotbed of militancy, declared 'terrorist-free'

Jammu and Kashmir: Baramulla, once the hotbed of militancy, declared 'terrorist-free'

Singh made the statement just a day after security forces eliminated three Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorists during an encounter in the district.

Jan 24, 2019, 14:43 PM IST
Avalanche warning issued in nine districts of Kashmir and Ladakh

Avalanche warning issued in nine districts of Kashmir and Ladakh

The warning has been issued for Anantnag, Kulgam, Budgam, Baramulla, Kupwara, Bandipora, Ganderbal, Kargil and Leh districts.

Jan 24, 2019, 06:24 AM IST
2 terrorists killed in Baramulla encounter, combing operations underway

2 terrorists killed in Baramulla encounter, combing operations underway

The Baramulla encounter, that started between armed forces and terrorists on Wednesday, has concluded. The firing has stopped and combing operations are currently underway, informed the police.

Dec 13, 2018, 08:20 AM IST
Jammu and Kashmir: 2 terrorists killed in Baramulla encounter identified, case registered

Jammu and Kashmir: 2 terrorists killed in Baramulla encounter identified, case registered

Terrorists killed in Baramulla encounter have been identified as Akeel Sofi and Minhajul Mohiudin, news agency ANI reported. 

Oct 26, 2018, 17:47 PM IST
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
Jammu and Kashmir: Two terrorists killed in encounter at Baramulla district

Jammu and Kashmir: Two terrorists killed in encounter at Baramulla district

At least two torrorists were killed by security forces in an encounter in Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla district on Thursday.

Oct 25, 2018, 18:36 PM IST
Jammu & Kashmir: Encounter underway between terrorists, security forces in Baramulla

Jammu & Kashmir: Encounter underway between terrorists, security forces in Baramulla

An encounter is currently underway between security forces and terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla district. 

Oct 25, 2018, 14:16 PM IST
Jammu and Kashmir: 2 militants killed at Baramulla in retaliatory fire

Jammu and Kashmir: 2 militants killed at Baramulla in retaliatory fire

The militants fired at a CRPF personnel at a police barricade in Kralhaar, Baramulla. 

Oct 19, 2018, 16:11 PM IST
Army kills one in gun battle with terrorists in J&K's Pulwama

Army kills one in gun battle with terrorists in J&K's Pulwama

Terrorists and security personnel exchanged heavy gunfire in the early morning hours.

Oct 13, 2018, 06:39 AM IST
J&K: 4 terrorists gunned down in encounter with security forces in Baramulla

J&K: 4 terrorists gunned down in encounter with security forces in Baramulla

Four terrorists have been gunned down on Wednesday in an encounter with security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla.

Aug 08, 2018, 18:08 PM IST
Baramulla: 4 terrorists, 7 OGWs held by security forces in major operation

Baramulla: 4 terrorists, 7 OGWs held by security forces in major operation

In a major development, the security forces arrested four terrorists and seven Over Ground Workers (OGWs) in separate raids in Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla. 

May 08, 2018, 10:22 AM IST
Terrorists kill 3 civilians in an attack in J&K’s Baramulla

Terrorists kill 3 civilians in an attack in J&K’s Baramulla

At least three civilians have been killed in an attack by terrorists in Baramulla in Jammu and Kashmir, reported news agency ANI.

Apr 30, 2018, 22:00 PM IST
LeT terrorist Shafat Wani gunned down in J&K's Budgam encounter

LeT terrorist Shafat Wani gunned down in J&K's Budgam encounter

Identified as Shafat Hussain Wani, the slain militant is a resident of Wagoora area of north Kashmir's Baramulla district.

Mar 25, 2018, 15:36 PM IST
Avalanche warning issued for some places in J&K

Avalanche warning issued for some places in J&K

Chandigarh-based Snow and Avalanche Study Establishment (SASE) issued low danger avalanche warning for the areas above 2,500 m altitude valid for the next 24 hours starting at 5 pm.

Jan 19, 2018, 17:56 PM 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: 4 policemen killed, 2 seriously injured in bomb blast by terrorists in Sopore, JeM claims responsibility

J&K: 4 policemen killed, 2 seriously injured in bomb blast by terrorists in Sopore, JeM claims responsibility

The IED blast took place on Saturday morning in the main market area of Sopore.

Jan 06, 2018, 10:57 AM IST
Terrorist Firdous Wani arrested in J&K's Baramulla, arms and ammunition seized

Terrorist Firdous Wani arrested in J&K's Baramulla, arms and ammunition seized

The security forces on Friday arrested a terrorist in Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla and recovered a cache of arms and ammunition from his possession. 

Dec 29, 2017, 14:09 PM IST
Terrorists hurl grenade at police staff quarters in J&K's Pulwama

Terrorists hurl grenade at police staff quarters in J&K's Pulwama

Terrorists on Tuesday hurled a grenade at a district police line in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district.

Dec 19, 2017, 20:43 PM IST
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