Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir): As counting of votes gets underway for the Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections, the high-stakes Ganderbal constituency in central Kashmir is witnessing a high-octane contest where the political future of former chief minister and NC Vice President Omar Abdullah is at stake.
Let us have a look at the candidates in fray and the electorate in Ganderbal constituency.
Total candidates: 15
Major candidates: Bashir Ahmad Mir (JKPDP), Omar Abdullah (JKNC)
Total voters: 129013
Male voters:64109
Female voters:64904
Trangenders:0
Voter Turnout in 2024:57.12%
Women voter turnout in 2024: 52.80%
Men voter turnout in 2024: 61.50%
Ganderbal, a scenic gem in the heart of central Kashmir, is more than just its breathtaking views of snow-capped mountains and lush valleys. The Sind River winds through the constituency, adding to its natural beauty, while its location near the Amarnath Yatra route gives it spiritual significance. But this land, nestled in the calm of nature, has a political pulse that beats strongly.
In the 2024 Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections, 15 candidates are vying for the seat, but the spotlight is on two major contenders: Omar Abdullah of the JKNC, a familiar face who has held the seat multiple times, and Bashir Ahmad Mir of the JKPDP, who hopes to challenge the status quo. Omar is also contesting from Budgam besides Ganderbal given the poor prospects of winning this seat.
Ganderbal's 1,29,013 voters are nearly evenly split between men and women, with 64,109 men and 64,904 women. Voter turnout this year stood at 57.12%, showing active participation. However, men turned out in larger numbers (61.50%) than women (52.80%), reflecting a gender gap that still persists.
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