• 542/542 TARGET 272
  • BJP+

    354BJP+

  • CONG+

    90CONG+

  • OTH

    98OTH

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Srinagar Lok Sabha Elections

Srinagar is one of 6 Lok Sabha constituencies in the northern state of Jammu and Kashmir and will cast its vote in the 2019 election on April 18.

Srinagar Lok Sabha constituency covers 15 assembly segments – Kangan, Ganderbal, Hazratbal, Zadibal, Idgah, Khanyar, Habba kadal, Amira Kadal, Sonawar, Batmaloo, Chadoora, Budgam, Beerwah, Khansahib and Chrari-Sharif.

In the 2014 Lok Sabha election, Tariq Hameed Karra of the Peoples Democratic Party- won by a margin of over 42 thousand votes. He had defeated Farooq Abdulla of Jammu & Kashmir National Conference. Karra had secured 157923 votes while Abdulla got 115643 votes.

The voter turnout figure was at 71.93 percent across 1546 polling stations. Other members in the fray werer Aga Syed Mohsin who was an Independent and Fayaz Ahmad Bhat of the BJP

Karra resigned from the Lok Sabha in 2016 and joined the Indian National Congress in 2017. In the bi-elections held that year, Farooq Abdullah defeated PDP's Nazir Ahmad Khan by winning over 48 thousand votes.

In the year 2009, Dr. Farooq Abdullah of the Jammu & Kashmir National Conference defeated PDP candidate Iftikhar Hussain Ansari. Abdullah secured 147035 votes while Ansarai managed to get 116793 votes.

Some of the other candidates in the fray were Avtar Kishan Pandita of the BJP and Independent candidate Mohd Alyas Kumar.

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Candidates Party Status Votes
Farooq Abdullah JKNC

Won

106750
Aga Syed Mohsin JKPDP

Lost

36700
Irfan Raza Ansari JKPC

Lost

28773
Sheikh Khalid Jehangir BJP

Lost

4631
Bilal Sultan IND

Lost

1630
Nota NOTA

Lost

1566
Abdul Rashid Banday IND

Lost

1537
Nazir Ahmad Sofi MNP

Lost

1507
Showkat Hussain Khan JD(U)

Lost

1250
Abdual Rashid Ganie JKNPP

Lost

791
Sajjad Ahmad Dar IND

Lost

613
Abdul Khaliq Bhat SHS

Lost

578
Nazir Ahmad Lone RJKP

Lost

506

Srinagar News

Congress Prez Mallikarjun Kharge invites 21 like-minded parties to join concluding ceremony of Bharat Jodo Yatra in Srinagar

Congress Prez Mallikarjun Kharge invites 21 like-minded parties to join concluding ceremony of Bharat Jodo Yatra in Srinagar

Mallikarjun Kharge has written to presidents of 21 like-minded parties inviting them to the concluding function of the Rahul Gandhi led-Bharat Jodo Yatra in Jammu and Kashmir's Srinagar.

Jan 11, 2023, 21:30 PM IST
Coldwave grips Kashmir, Dal Lake freezes at -4.8 degrees Celsius

Coldwave grips Kashmir, Dal Lake freezes at -4.8 degrees Celsius

The minimum temperature in the ski-resort town of Gulmarg in north Kashmir's Baramulla district was minus 5.9 degrees Celsius.

Dec 27, 2022, 15:36 PM IST
Kashmir shivers as Srinagar records season’s coldest night at minus 3.4 degree celsius

Kashmir shivers as Srinagar records season’s coldest night at minus 3.4 degree celsius

Gateway of Kashmir Qazigund recorded a low of minus 3.4 °C. In Pahalgam, the mercury settled at minus 4.4°C it was 1.1°C below normal. 

Dec 05, 2022, 18:53 PM IST
Extortionist gang posing as terrorists busted in Kulgam, J-K Police arrests 5

Extortionist gang posing as terrorists busted in Kulgam, J-K Police arrests 5

The extortionists threatened the Kulgam Police with weapons, asked for money and other valuable items and fled from the spot.

Dec 02, 2022, 23:54 PM IST
Article 370 will be 'brought back' with interest: Former Jammu and Kashmir CM Mehbooba Mufti

Article 370 will be 'brought back' with interest: Former Jammu and Kashmir CM Mehbooba Mufti

Mehbooba Mufti said "the J&K acceded to Gandhi's, Nehru's, Abul Kalam Azad's, Tushar's, and Rahul's India, and we will not allow India to become the BJP's battleground"

Nov 27, 2022, 18:58 PM IST
Three hybrid terrorists arrested with arms, ammunition in outskirts of Srinagar: Police

Three hybrid terrorists arrested with arms, ammunition in outskirts of Srinagar: Police

In a tweet, The Kashmir Zone Police wrote, "Army (2RR) and Srinagar Police arrested three hybrid militants along with a huge consignment of 03 AK rifles, 02 Pistols, 09 Magazines & 200 rounds

Nov 21, 2022, 19:56 PM IST
J-K: Infiltration bid foiled, one terrorist killed along LoC in Rajouri

J-K: Infiltration bid foiled, one terrorist killed along LoC in Rajouri

The body of the terrorist was recovered along with "warlike stores", informed the Jammu-based Defence spokesperson.

Nov 19, 2022, 20:21 PM IST
Bait-Ul-Meeras : The Heritage House of Srinagar connecting young with Kashmir's past legacy

Bait-Ul-Meeras : The Heritage House of Srinagar connecting young with Kashmir's past legacy

To resuscitate and educate the next generation about the rich heritage, art and craft of the Valley, a century-old building in the Aali Kadal neighbourhood of Srinagar have been converted into an art

Nov 18, 2022, 22:45 PM IST
Kashmir to observe 8-hour daily power cut this winter, locals angry

Kashmir to observe 8-hour daily power cut this winter, locals angry

The Jammu and Kashmir administration has hiked the power tariff by 18% and issued the eight hours power cut for Kashmir valley which has created panic among the public

Nov 18, 2022, 20:57 PM IST
 'The Last Craftsman', a try to save Kashmir's dying art of 'Khanyari Tiles'

'The Last Craftsman', a try to save Kashmir's dying art of 'Khanyari Tiles'

There is only one Kashmiri artisan, Ghulam Mohammad Kumar, left making these glazed tiles in the valley, and to give tribute to his rich legacy and art, a local Kashmiri architect Zoya Khan organised

Nov 15, 2022, 23:49 PM IST
No one can STOP Bharat Jodo Yatra, will end in Srinagar: Rahul Gandhi WARNS Centre in Maharashtra

No one can STOP Bharat Jodo Yatra, will end in Srinagar: Rahul Gandhi WARNS Centre in Maharashtra

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's ongoing Bharat Jodo Yatra, which began two months ago, entered Maharashtra from Telangana on Monday night. He has said that the Yatra won't stop and it will end only in

Nov 08, 2022, 07:20 AM IST
Indian Railways: IRCTC introduces AFFORDABLE tour package to Kashmir; Check dates, prices here

Indian Railways: IRCTC introduces AFFORDABLE tour package to Kashmir; Check dates, prices here

Good news mountain lovers! Indian Railways' IRCTC launches special budget-friendly tour package to Kashmir, Check dates, prices HERE.

Nov 07, 2022, 16:26 PM IST
J-K: 4 terrorists killed, 3 arrested in anti-terror operations; 10 kg IED recovered in Srinagar

J-K: 4 terrorists killed, 3 arrested in anti-terror operations; 10 kg IED recovered in Srinagar

Four terrorists have been killed in two more anti-terror operations in South Kashmir where after getting input about the presence of terrorists,  joint forces laid a cordon and search operation. 

Nov 01, 2022, 22:35 PM IST
Border Security Force troops hold cycle rally in Srinagar to celebrate National Unity Day

Border Security Force troops hold cycle rally in Srinagar to celebrate National Unity Day

It was the first time that such a huge number of security personnel were moving into Srinagar's main markets and streets without weapons.

Oct 29, 2022, 13:09 PM IST
Tata Motors to provide 200 electric buses to Jammu, Srinagar for public transport

Tata Motors to provide 200 electric buses to Jammu, Srinagar for public transport

The contract of Tata Motors is for 12 years to operate and maintain the 200 electric buses consisting of 150 9-meter Starbus electric buses and 50 12-meter Starbus electric buses. 

Oct 19, 2022, 21:22 PM IST
Amit Shah visits Chati Patshahi Gurudwara in Srinagar, pays obeisance

Amit Shah visits Chati Patshahi Gurudwara in Srinagar, pays obeisance

Earlier today, he visited the residence of Mudasir Sheikh in Srinagar, a policeman who was killed in an encounter with terrorists.

Oct 05, 2022, 23:10 PM IST
J&K Police deploys drone cameras for 24x7 aerial surveillance in Srinagar

J&K Police deploys drone cameras for 24x7 aerial surveillance in Srinagar

To keep a close eye on the anti-social elements and terror activities in Srinagar city, Jammu Kashmir Police has started using these high-tech drones to keep a vigil 24/7.

Sep 29, 2022, 00:06 AM IST
Amid tight security, Janamashtami Janki passes through the streets of Srinagar

Amid tight security, Janamashtami Janki passes through the streets of Srinagar

Extraordinary security arrangements were present all over the Yatra route. Kashmiri Pandit’s participation was less than in previous years.

Aug 19, 2022, 14:57 PM IST
7500 sqft Tricolor displayed at Dal Lake in Srinagar - See photo

7500 sqft Tricolor displayed at Dal Lake in Srinagar - See photo

It was a joyous moment for me to salute our beloved tricolor, LG Manoj Sinha said on his visit to Dal lake

Aug 17, 2022, 20:18 PM IST
Hideout busted, arms and ammunition recovered by Jammu and Kashmir Police

Hideout busted, arms and ammunition recovered by Jammu and Kashmir Police

The hideaway house of several other terrorists belongs to an active Terrorist, Aadil Wani. Grenades were thrown at the security forces.  

Aug 17, 2022, 09:15 AM IST
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