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Udhampur Lok Sabha Elections

Udhampur 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.

Udhampur Lok Sabha constituency covers 17 assembly segments – Kishtwar, Inderwal, Doda, Bhadarwah, Ramban, Banihal, Gulabgarh, Reasi, Gool Arnas, Udhampur, Chenani, Ramnagar, Bani, Basohli, Kathua, Billawar and Hiranagar.

In the 2014 Lok Sabha election, Dr. Jitendra Singh of the Bharatiya Janata Party - won by a margin of over 57 thousand votes. He had defeated Ghulam Nabi Azad of the Indian National Congress. Karra had secured 487369 votes while Abdulla got 426393 votes.

The voter turnout figure was at 76.09 percent across 2051 polling stations. Other members in the fray Mohd Arshad Malik of the Jammu & Kashmir Peoples Democratic Party and Prof. Bhim Singh of the Jammu & Kashmir National Panthers Party.

In the year 2009, Chaudhary Lal Singh of the Indian National Congress won with a margin of over 13 thousand votes. He defeated Dr. Nirmal Singh of the BJP. While Lal Singh secured 231853 votes while Ansarai managed to get 231853 votes.

Some of the other candidates in the fray were Balbir Singh of the Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Democratic Party and Prof. Bhim Singh of the Jammu and Kashmir National Panthers Party.

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Candidates Party Status Votes
Dr. Jitendra Singh BJP

Won

724311
Vikramaditya Singh INC

Lost

367059
Harsh Dev Singh JKNPP

Lost

24319
Lal Singh DSSP

Lost

19049
Tilak Raj Bhagat BSP

Lost

16601
Nota NOTA

Lost

7568
Firdous Ahmed Bawani IND

Lost

5543
Garib Singh IND

Lost

4984
Shaber Ahmed IND

Lost

4442
Mohd Ayub NVCP

Lost

1673
Meenakshi SHS

Lost

1660
Rakesh Mudgal IND

Lost

1607
Bansi Lal IND

Lost

1307

Udhampur News

3 terrorists gunned down by security forces in Jammu's Sidhra, encounter over

3 terrorists gunned down by security forces in Jammu's Sidhra, encounter over

Confirming the incident, Additional Director General of Police (ADGP), Jammu Zone, Mukesh Singh said two to three terrorists are believed to be trapped in the area.

Dec 28, 2022, 08:36 AM IST
J&K: NIA team reaches Udhampur to take over the probe in twin blasts

J&K: NIA team reaches Udhampur to take over the probe in twin blasts

A blast in a bus parked at a stand in Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur city on Thursday morning, the second within a few hours, sent security agencies in a tizzy as they sounded a high alert.

Sep 29, 2022, 16:16 PM IST
‘Twin bomb blast at Udhampur bus stand within 8 hours’: ADGP Jammu Mukesh Singh

‘Twin bomb blast at Udhampur bus stand within 8 hours’: ADGP Jammu Mukesh Singh

The Udhampur bus stand witnessed twin explosions within 8 hours. Police believe it was an IED, but the use of a sticky bomb cannot be ruled out.

Sep 29, 2022, 16:09 PM IST
Blast at bus stand in Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur, 2nd one within hours; probe on

Blast at bus stand in Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur, 2nd one within hours; probe on

The roof and the backside of the bus were blown away by the blast that occurred around 5.30 am on Thursday.

Sep 29, 2022, 10:11 AM IST
Katra-Banihal link: Indian Railways completes over 75 percent of 37 bridges, 97.6 pc tunnelling work

Katra-Banihal link: Indian Railways completes over 75 percent of 37 bridges, 97.6 pc tunnelling work

The Katra-Banihal stretch is part of the prestigious Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) Project which has missed several deadlines in the past amid huge cost escalations since 1997.

Aug 17, 2022, 10:50 AM IST
President interacts with troops of Army's Northern Command at J-K's Udhampur

President interacts with troops of Army's Northern Command at J-K's Udhampur

The president began his visit to the region from the Union Territory of Ladakh, where he performed the Sindhu Darshan puja.

Oct 15, 2021, 11:10 AM IST
Army chopper goes down in Udhampur, two pilots injured

Army chopper goes down in Udhampur, two pilots injured

The incident took place in Shivgarh Dhar area of the district between 10.30 am to 10.45 am, the officials said.

Sep 21, 2021, 13:19 PM IST
Kargil Vijay Diwas celebrations begin with musical evening at Army HQ in J-K's Udhampur

Kargil Vijay Diwas celebrations begin with musical evening at Army HQ in J-K's Udhampur

As part of `Kargil Vijay Diwas 2021` celebrations, a solemn ceremony was organised on Wednesday in Jammu and Kashmir`s Udhampur to sound the bugle of celebrations of 22 years of victory of Kargil

Jul 22, 2021, 06:51 AM IST
Jammu and Kashmir's biggest yoga centre to come up in Udhampur

Jammu and Kashmir's biggest yoga centre to come up in Udhampur

Jammu and Kashmir's biggest yoga center is all set to come up in Udhampur's Mantalai. It is being built by National Projects Construction Corporation (NPCC) and it is expected that the centre would

Aug 23, 2020, 12:01 PM IST
J&K: 73 sheep, goats die of suspected hypothermia in Udhampur

J&K: 73 sheep, goats die of suspected hypothermia in Udhampur

Over 70 sheep and goats, belonging to two nomadic families, died due to a suspected case of hypothermia in a high-altitude village in Udhampur district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Sunday

Apr 19, 2020, 18:56 PM IST
J&K: School students stranded in Udhampur as ropeway breaks, rescue operations on

J&K: School students stranded in Udhampur as ropeway breaks, rescue operations on

The kids commute to school every day in Chenani town by crossing the river in the wooden trolley. 

Jun 19, 2019, 14:52 PM IST
Udhampur Lok Sabha Constituency of Jammu and Kashmir: Full list of candidates, polling dates

Udhampur Lok Sabha Constituency of Jammu and Kashmir: Full list of candidates, polling dates

Here is the full list of candidates from Udhampur Lok Sabha Constituency of Jammu and Kashmir.

Apr 06, 2019, 11:02 AM IST
Udhampur Lok Sabha Constituency

Udhampur Lok Sabha Constituency

Udhampur Lok Sabha constituency covers 17 assembly segments.

Apr 05, 2019, 10:45 AM 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
National Conference-Congress seal alliance in Jammu and Kashmir, will have friendly contest in Anantnag, Baramulla

National Conference-Congress seal alliance in Jammu and Kashmir, will have friendly contest in Anantnag, Baramulla

The National Conference and Congress on Wednesday announced their alliance for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, scheduled to held in seven phases, starting from April 11. 

Mar 20, 2019, 15:16 PM IST
Indian Army's recruitment drive attracts Jammu and Kashmir youth

Indian Army's recruitment drive attracts Jammu and Kashmir youth

The recruitment drive for the four districts-Doda, Kishtwar, Ramban and Udhampur-commenced on March 5 and will culminate on March 13."I have attempted it 12 to 13 times so far.

Mar 07, 2019, 11:11 AM IST
Traffic suspended after landslides on Jammu-Srinagar highway

Traffic suspended after landslides on Jammu-Srinagar highway

The highway was closed due to landslides in Udhampur and shooting stones at places in Ramban district.

Aug 14, 2018, 08:45 AM IST
Six killed in Jammu & Kashmir road accident

Six killed in Jammu & Kashmir road accident

Six persons have been killed and 12 injured in a road accident in Udhampur district of Jammu and Kashmir.

Dec 11, 2017, 08:15 AM IST
J&K police arrest 8 including woman arrested with heroin, cannabis

J&K police arrest 8 including woman arrested with heroin, cannabis

Eight people, including a woman, were arrested with heroin and cannabis in Jammu, Poonch and Udhampur and Samba districts of Jammu and Kashmir, the police said on Wednesday. 

Dec 06, 2017, 20:22 PM IST

Jammu-Srinagar highway closed for traffic for 2nd day

A traffic official said the officers have been directed to ensure that no vehicle is allowed on the highway, and those stranded are not parked in any landslide or vulnerable zones under any

Sep 12, 2017, 18:58 PM IST
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