In the Anantnag-Rajouri Lok Sabha constituency of Jammu and Kashmir, more than 35 percent of the electorate has cast their votes until 1 pm. The highest turnout was recorded in Rajouri assembly segment with 52.74 percent, followed by Noweshera with 47.31 percent. However, three assembly segments, namely Anantnag, Anantnag-West, and Kulgam, had a turnout of less than 25 percent. PDP president Mehbooba Mufti, National Conference leader Mian Altaf Ahmad, and Zafar Iqbal Manhas from Apni Party are among the 20 candidates vying for the seat.
Anantnag-Rajouri Lok Sabha Constituency Witnesses Moderate Voter Turnout
Background:
The Anantnag-Rajouri Lok Sabha constituency in Jammu and Kashmir is a sprawling region that encompasses diverse constituencies across the Pir Panjal range. The constituency has a significant Muslim population, and has often been a stronghold of regional parties such as the People's Democratic Party (PDP) and the National Conference (NC).
Current Elections:
In the ongoing 2023 Lok Sabha elections, the Anantnag-Rajouri constituency is witnessing a contest among 20 candidates. The prominent contenders include:
As of 1 pm, over 35% of the electorate had cast their votes. The highest turnout was recorded in the Rajouri assembly segment (52.74%), followed by Noweshera (47.31%). However, three assembly segments - Anantnag, Anantnag-West, and Kulgam - had a turnout of less than 25%.
Top 5 FAQs:
1. Who has won the Anantnag-Rajouri Lok Sabha seat in the past? In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, the seat was won by Hasnain Masoodi of the National Conference.
2. What is the voter turnout in the Anantnag-Rajouri constituency this year? As of 1 pm, the voter turnout was over 35%.
3. Which assembly segments have witnessed the lowest turnout? Anantnag, Anantnag-West, and Kulgam have seen the lowest voter turnout of less than 25%.
4. Who are the main candidates contesting from the Anantnag-Rajouri constituency? Mehbooba Mufti, Mian Altaf Ahmad, and Zafar Iqbal Manhas are the prominent contenders.
5. When will the election results be announced? The results of the 2023 Lok Sabha elections are expected to be announced on May 2, 2023.
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