J&K Assembly Elections 2024: Omar Abdullah Leading in Ganderbal, Meher Ali in Kangan (ST), as Per Exit Polls

Srinagar, Oct 5: In the highly anticipated Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Elections of 2024, JKNC leader Omar Abdullah is leading in the Ganderbal constituency, according to exit poll data.

Meanwhile, in the Kangan (ST) constituency, JKNC’s Meher Ali is also reportedly leading, as per the latest reports.

These trends, reported by the Press Trust of Kashmir Analysis, suggest strong performances by the National Conference in these key constituencies.

Earlier,the polling for the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Elections 2024 concluded in a peaceful atmosphere, marking the end of all three phases on October 1. The National Conference and Congress formed a pre-poll alliance, while the PDP and BJP contested separately this time. These Assembly elections, the first since the abrogation of Article 370, were held in the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir after a gap of nearly ten years. The West Pakistani refugee community exercised their right to vote for the first time in Assembly elections after gaining citizenship following the abrogation of Article 370. In 2023, the Supreme Court directed the Centre to hold Assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir by September 30, 2024.

(Exit Poll Disclaimer: The results presented in this exit poll are based on data collected from voters and other sources. These figures are estimates and not official election results.The official outcome will be revealed on October 8.)