• 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

Hindu New Year 2022: Kashmiri Pandits celebrate ‘Navreh’ in Srinagar after a gap of 32 years

Hindu New Year 2022: Kashmiri Pandits celebrate ‘Navreh’ in Srinagar after a gap of 32 years

Scenes of 1989 were repeated today at Mata Sharika Devi Temple in Srinagar, where hundreds of Kashmiri Pandits held special prayers. 

Apr 02, 2022, 20:10 PM IST
Kashmir hosts first-ever fashion week near Dal lake

Kashmir hosts first-ever fashion week near Dal lake

In the lawns of SKICC overlooking Dal Lake, the ramp has been set up in a way that it looks like Fashion is meeting Nature. The organisers have been wanting to do a fashion week in Srinagar for a

Mar 27, 2022, 00:00 AM IST
J&K: Two soldiers injured in grenade attack in Srinagar

J&K: Two soldiers injured in grenade attack in Srinagar

At about 8 pm terrorists hurled a grenade upon joint deployment of police and CRPF at the Zindshah chowk Rainawai area of Srinagar.

Mar 23, 2022, 23:37 PM IST
J&K police busts terror module, arrests 4 LeT terror associates with hand grenades in Srinagar

J&K police busts terror module, arrests 4 LeT terror associates with hand grenades in Srinagar

The First arrested accused was on his way to throw the recovered hand grenade today evening, the plans were thwarted by timely preventive action of the Naka party.

Mar 23, 2022, 22:58 PM IST
Jammu and Kashmir police constable killed in shootout with terrorists in Srinagar

Jammu and Kashmir police constable killed in shootout with terrorists in Srinagar

The Jammu and Kashmir police constable was critically injured in a “brief shootout” with terrorists at the Zoonimar Soura area in the outskirts of Srinagar and later succumbed to his injuries in

Mar 22, 2022, 19:18 PM IST
Srinagar-Leh national highway reopens after 73 days

Srinagar-Leh national highway reopens after 73 days

The strategic 434-km highway was thrown open for traffic at the Zojila Pass, situated at an altitude of 11,650 feet meters, by Director General of BRO Lt Gen Rajeev Chaudhary, the officials said.

Mar 20, 2022, 15:34 PM IST
Go First resumes Srinagar-Sharjah flight and cargo operations after pandemic hiatus

Go First resumes Srinagar-Sharjah flight and cargo operations after pandemic hiatus

Go First flight G8 1595, after a hiatus due to the Covid pandemic, will depart from Sheikh-ul-Alam International Airport in Srinagar at 7.45 PM and will arrive in Sharjah at 10.30 PM.

Mar 16, 2022, 19:55 PM IST
Almond flowers blossom leaves tourists spellbound in Kashmir, see pics

Almond flowers blossom leaves tourists spellbound in Kashmir, see pics

The famous Badamwari Garden (Almond Garden) of Srinagar has been opened for tourists and has become the center of attraction for local and non-local tourists.   

Mar 15, 2022, 22:30 PM IST
'Choona Hai Asman': J&K police hosts talent event to encourage Kashmir's youth

'Choona Hai Asman': J&K police hosts talent event to encourage Kashmir's youth

Vijay Kumar, Inspector General of police said that the initiative is Kashmir police’s attempt to motivate the youth of Kashmir and give them a platform to pursue their passion for music and dance.

Mar 14, 2022, 22:19 PM IST
Sarpanch shot dead by terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir’s Srinagar

Sarpanch shot dead by terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir’s Srinagar

A sarpanch, who was shot dead by terrorists, was rushed to a hospital but succumbed to his injuries during the operation in Jammu and Kashmir. 

Mar 09, 2022, 23:43 PM IST
Grenade attack in Srinagar; 1 dead, 24 including police personnel injured

Grenade attack in Srinagar; 1 dead, 24 including police personnel injured

Suspected terrorists lobbed a grenade in one of the busy squares of Srinagar at Amira Kadal Chowk which on explosion injured 25 including police personnel. Later, a 75-year-old man succumbed to

Mar 06, 2022, 17:06 PM IST
Locals' quick action saves hundreds of lives as massive fire breaks out at hospital in Srinagar

Locals' quick action saves hundreds of lives as massive fire breaks out at hospital in Srinagar

As the fire engulfed the building, soon the locals, mainly youths, rushed to hospital premises and started evacuating the patients and the attendants with the help of staff. 

Mar 05, 2022, 14:03 PM IST
Kashmir's historic Jamia Masjid reopens for Friday prayers after 30 weeks

Kashmir's historic Jamia Masjid reopens for Friday prayers after 30 weeks

Srinagar's historic Jamia Masjid was seen packed with devotees as authorities today allowed Friday prayers in this mosque after a gap of 30 weeks. 

Mar 04, 2022, 20:11 PM IST
Heavy snowfall disrupts life in Kashmir, flights cancelled, National Highway closed

Heavy snowfall disrupts life in Kashmir, flights cancelled, National Highway closed

All the flights from and coming to Srinagar airport were cancelled after the fresh snowfall led to landslides.

Feb 23, 2022, 18:28 PM IST
All flight operations at Srinagar Airport stopped on weekends after 5 PM, know why

All flight operations at Srinagar Airport stopped on weekends after 5 PM, know why

As per the latest announcement by the officials of the Airport Authority of India, flights to and from Srinagar will be halted to carry out maintenance work.

Feb 04, 2022, 17:47 PM IST
In a first, tricolour unfurled on top of clock tower in Srinagar's historic Lal Chowk

In a first, tricolour unfurled on top of clock tower in Srinagar's historic Lal Chowk

On the occasion of India's 73rd Republic Day celebrations, the locals along with NGO's and Administration held a flag hoisting ceremony at the Lal chowk area. Two local activists Sajid Yousuf Shah

Jan 26, 2022, 14:24 PM IST
Highways closed in Jammu and Kashmir amid rains and snowfall

Highways closed in Jammu and Kashmir amid rains and snowfall

With the closing of the Jammu-Srinagar highway for traffic the surface link of Kashmir Valley remains cut with the rest of the country. 

Jan 23, 2022, 20:25 PM IST
Good Governance Index: Srinagar ranks first in Public Infrastructure and Utilities sector

Good Governance Index: Srinagar ranks first in Public Infrastructure and Utilities sector

Amit Shah launched District Good Governance Index for the 20 districts of Jammu and Kashmir which was prepared by the Department of Administration Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG). 

Jan 22, 2022, 20:36 PM IST
Two TRF terrorists, two associates arrested in Srinagar

Two TRF terrorists, two associates arrested in Srinagar

After the arrest of two terrorists, JK Police later apprehended two terror associates in Srinagar city. 

Jan 06, 2022, 18:26 PM IST
Life comes to standstill in Kashmir as highways, roads closed, flights delayed due to heavy snowfall

Life comes to standstill in Kashmir as highways, roads closed, flights delayed due to heavy snowfall

Jammu-Srinagar national highway, the surface link connecting Kashmir valley with the rest of India, has remained closed on Thursday due to landslides, mudslides and shooting stones at several places

Jan 06, 2022, 14:50 PM IST
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