Mushtaq Guroo Secures Victory in Chanapora Assembly Seat

In the recent Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections, National Conference (NC) candidate Mushtaq Guroo has emerged victorious in the Chanapora assembly seat. Guroo secured a significant win by defeating Altaf Bukhari, the chief of the Jammu and Kashmir Apni Party (JKAP), by a margin of 5688 votes. This victory marks a significant milestone for the NC in the region, reflecting the trust and support of the voters in the Kashmir Valley.

The Chanapora assembly constituency witnessed a tight contest between several prominent candidates, including Bukhari, Mohammed Iqbal Trumboo from the Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and Hilal Ahmad Wani from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Despite the strong competition, Guroo's campaign strategy and grassroots support helped him secure the seat.

The voter turnout in Chanapora was relatively low, with only 29.53% of the 81,266 registered voters casting their ballots. The gender ratio in the constituency was 910.12 female voters per 1000 male voters, indicating a slight imbalance in voter participation.

Guroo's victory is seen as a reflection of the NC's continued influence in the Kashmir Valley. The party has traditionally been strong in this region and has maintained its support base despite the political landscape changes post-2019. The win is also significant given the recent trends where newly formed parties like JKAP and the Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP) failed to make a mark in the elections.

The elections in Jammu and Kashmir were conducted in three phases, with a total voter turnout of 59% in the first phase, 56% in the second phase, and 69.65% in the third and final phase. The results indicate a strong performance by the NC and its allies, with the party leading in several constituencies across the region.

Other notable results from the elections include the performance of Sajad Lone's Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Conference (JKPC), which retained only one seat from Handwara in north Kashmir. The party's performance was far below expectations, reflecting the challenges it faces in maintaining its political base in the region.

The elections also saw a significant number of Independent candidates contesting, with around 40% or 365 Independents participating in the polls. However, none of these candidates managed to secure a seat, indicating a strong preference for established political parties among voters.

In conclusion, Mushtaq Guroo's victory in Chanapora is a significant win for the National Conference and underscores its continued influence in the Kashmir Valley. The election results highlight the complexities of Jammu and Kashmir's political landscape and the challenges faced by newly formed parties in gaining traction with voters.

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