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Lok Sabha Election 2024: All You Need to Know About Anantnag-Poonch-Rajouri (APR) Constituency

Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag-Poonch-Rajouri (APR) Parliamentary constituency is gearing up for the Lok Sabha elections. Here's a comprehensive guide to understanding the dynamics of the Lok Sabha segment. Political parties, including BJP and National Conference, are leaving no stone unturned to win the seat, writes ETV Bharat's Muhammad Zulqarnain Zulfi.

One of the crucial battlegrounds in Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag-Poonch-Rajouri (APR) Parliamentary constituency is gearing up for the Lok Sabha elections 2024. Here's a comprehensive guide to understanding the dynamics of this electoral region.
Anantnag-Poonch-Rajouri (APR) Parliamentary constituency (Source: ETV Bharat)
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By ETV Bharat English Team

Published : Mar 29, 2024, 4:51 PM IST

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir): One of the crucial battlegrounds in Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag-Poonch-Rajouri (APR) Parliamentary constituency is gearing up for the Lok Sabha elections 2024. Here's a comprehensive guide to understanding the dynamics of this electoral region.

Phases and Important Dates:
The APR constituency falls under Phase 3 of the Lok Sabha elections 2024.
Key dates to remember:

  • Issue of notification: April 12, 2024
  • Last Date for filing nominations: April 19, 2024
  • Scrutiny of nominations: April 20, 2024
  • Last date for withdrawal of nominations: April 22, 2024
  • Date of Poll: May 7, 2024
  • Counting of votes: June 4, 2024

Demographic Overview:
The APR Constituency comprises a total of 1,828,838 eligible voters.

  • Among these, 929,811 male electors, 899,027 female electors and 25 transgender voters.
  • Notably, there are 91,805 persons with disabilities, indicating efforts towards inclusive participation.
  • The constituency also houses a significant elderly population, with 7,495 male and 7,433 female senior citizens above 85.
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Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir): One of the crucial battlegrounds in Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag-Poonch-Rajouri (APR) Parliamentary constituency is gearing up for the Lok Sabha elections 2024. Here's a comprehensive guide to understanding the dynamics of this electoral region.

Phases and Important Dates:
The APR constituency falls under Phase 3 of the Lok Sabha elections 2024.
Key dates to remember:

  • Issue of notification: April 12, 2024
  • Last Date for filing nominations: April 19, 2024
  • Scrutiny of nominations: April 20, 2024
  • Last date for withdrawal of nominations: April 22, 2024
  • Date of Poll: May 7, 2024
  • Counting of votes: June 4, 2024

Demographic Overview:
The APR Constituency comprises a total of 1,828,838 eligible voters.

  • Among these, 929,811 male electors, 899,027 female electors and 25 transgender voters.
  • Notably, there are 91,805 persons with disabilities, indicating efforts towards inclusive participation.
  • The constituency also houses a significant elderly population, with 7,495 male and 7,433 female senior citizens above 85.
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Polling Stations:

  • A total of 2,338 polling stations have been set up across the APR constituency.
  • These include 225 urban and 2,113 rural polling stations, catering to the diverse population spread across the region.

Assembly constituencies:
The APR constituency encompasses various assembly segments, reflecting its diverse demographic and cultural landscape.

These include:

  • Anantnag district: Dooru, Kokernag (ST), Anantnag West, Anantnag, Srigufwara-Bijbehara, Shangus - Anantnag East and Pahalgam.
  • Kulgam district: Damhal Hanji Pora (DH Pora), Kulgam and Devsar.
  • Shopian district: Zainapora.
  • Poonch district: Surankote (ST), Poonch Haveli and Mendhar (ST).
  • Rajouri district: Nowshera, Rajouri (ST), Budhal (ST) and Thannamandi (ST).

Political dynamics:

  • The APR Constituency is poised for a competitive electoral battle with various political parties, including BJP and National Conference vying for supremacy.
  • The election is expected to witness spirited campaigning with candidates focusing on local issues as well as national agendas.

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