Bypolls to test NC’s grip, BJP’s nerve

Over 2.2 lakh voters to decide fate of 27 candidates   Jammu Tawi, Nov 10: Two politically significant assembly constituencies, Budgam in Central Kashmir and Nagrota in Jammu district are set to witness a high stake bye-election on Tuesday with over 2.2 lakh voters to cast their ballots for the second time in 13 months […]

Polling authorities said voters continued to reach booths in good numbers, while security forces ensured smooth, peaceful and incident-free polling across both constituencies

Devyani dominates Nagrota battle; Budgam set for close finish   Jammu Tawi, Nov 11: The by-elections in Jammu & Kashmir recorded an impressive turnout on Tuesday, with the Nagrota Assembly segment registering a high 74.82 percent turnout and a moderate 50.01 percent turnout recording by Bydgam.   According to official figures released by the Election […]

Budgam bypoll sees 9.36% voter turnout by 9 a.m. amid freezing temperatures on November 11, 2025.

A total of 17 candidates are testing their fate here, including National Conference's Aga Syed Mehmood, Peoples Democratic Party's candidate Aga Syed Muntazir, BJP's Aga Syed Mohsin and others

Srinagar, Nov 11: Voting continued steadily across Jammu & Kashmir’s Nagrota and Budgam constituencies on Tuesday morning, with both seats registering significant turnout figures by 1 p.m., according to official data. As per official data, Nagrota Assembly Constituency (AC-77) registered an approximate voter turnout of 52.44% by 1 p.m., reflecting an active response from the […]

Nagrota has alternated between the BJP and NC over the last five Assembly elections since 1996. The Congress has not fielded a candidate and has not formally joined the NC campaign.