The much-anticipated results for the Jammu & Kashmir Assembly elections will be declared tomorrow, October 8, 2024. The vote-counting process is scheduled to begin at 8 a.m., with key officials and party representatives arriving at the counting centres as early as 5 a.m. Polling officers will receive their final instructions and be seated by 6 a.m.
The process will kick off with the counting of postal ballots, which are reserved for specific groups such as security personnel, government employees on duty, and persons with disabilities. Once the postal votes are tallied, the counting of votes cast via Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) will begin.
Preliminary trends are expected to emerge by noon, with a clearer picture of the results by late afternoon. Each constituency will declare its results as soon as counting is completed. India’s first-past-the-post system means the candidate with the most votes in each constituency will be declared the winner.
How to Track the Election Results:
To stay updated on the latest trends and outcomes for the Jammu & Kashmir assembly constituencies, voters can access real-time data through the Election Commission of India’s official platforms:
- Election Commission’s website: Visit results.eci.gov.in for live updates as results are reported directly from returning officers.
- Voter Helpline App: This app, available on both Android and iOS platforms, allows users to track candidates by constituency, see who is leading or trailing, and view overall results across the state.
A Look Back at the Election Phases:
The Jammu & Kashmir elections were held in three phases. The first phase on September 18 saw a voter turnout of 61.38%, followed by 57.31% in the second phase on September 25. The final phase, held on October 1, saw a higher turnout of 65.48%.
With the results set to be announced on October 8, political parties and the people of Jammu & Kashmir await the final verdict, which will shape the region’s political landscape for the coming years.
