INDIA Sweeps 3 of 4 Rajya Sabha Seats, BJP Secures 1 in Landmark J&K Polls

In Jammu & Kashmir’s first Rajya Sabha elections since Article 370’s abrogation, National Conference emerged dominant with three seats, BJP winning another amid allegations of cross-voting and “horse-trading.” The results ended J&K's Rajya Sabha vacancy since 2021, with leaders sparring and supporters celebrating.

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INDIA Sweeps 3 of 4 Rajya Sabha Seats, BJP Secures 1 in Landmark J&K Polls
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INDIA Sweeps 3 of 4 Rajya Sabha Seats, BJP Secures 1 in Landmark J&K Polls

IN SHORTIn Jammu & Kashmir’s first Rajya Sabha elections since Article 370’s abrogation, National Conference emerged dominant with three seats, BJP winning another amid allegations of cross-voting and “horse-trading.” The results ended J&K's Rajya Sabha vacancy since 2021, with leaders sparring and supporters celebrating.

TL;DR

  • National Conference (NC) wins 3 out of 4 Rajya Sabha seats in J&K after Article 370’s abrogation, BJP takes 1 seat.
  • Voting controversy arose over BJP’s unexpected additional votes, raising suspicion of cross-party support.
  • Congress and PDP leaders congratulated NC, with PDP crediting outcome to anti-BJP alliance.
  • People’s Conference’s Sajad Lone criticized the process, calling the election a “fixed match”.
  • This is the first Rajya Sabha poll in J&K since 2019, seat vacancies lasted since February 2021.
  • Allegations of “horse-trading” made by losing candidates are under review.
  • Major celebrations took place at the Legislative Assembly Complex.

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