The much-anticipated results for the 2024 Jammu & Kashmir Assembly elections will be declared on October 8. Counting of votes will begin at 8 a.m., with officials and party representatives expected to be at their designated counting centres as early as 5 a.m. Polling officials will receive their final instructions and take their positions by 6 a.m. to ensure a smooth counting process.
The process will kick off with the counting of postal ballots, which are reserved for specific groups such as persons with disabilities, security forces, and essential service workers. Once these votes are tallied, the focus will shift to counting ballots cast via Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs).
Early trends are expected to surface by midday, with a clearer picture of the overall results becoming evident by late afternoon. Each constituency’s results will be announced as soon as the counting process is completed. India’s electoral system follows the first-past-the-post method, meaning the candidate with the highest number of votes in each constituency wins.
Where to Check the Latest Results:
To stay informed about the latest trends and final results for each constituency, voters can rely on multiple sources for real-time updates:
- Election Commission of India (ECI) Website: Head to results.eci.gov.in for live updates straight from the returning officers.
- Voter Helpline App: Available on both Android and iOS, the app provides detailed information on leading, trailing, and winning candidates by constituency and state.
The elections were held in three phases, with notable voter turnouts in each. The first phase, held on September 18, recorded a turnout of 61.38%, followed by 57.31% in the second phase on September 25. The final phase, held on October 1, saw a strong turnout of 65.48% by the close of voting at 5 p.m.
With results expected to be declared tomorrow, all eyes are on Jammu & Kashmir as the state prepares for potential political shifts.
