Exit polls suggest the Congress-NC alliance is leading in Jammu and Kashmir, with seat projections ranging from 35 to 48 across different polls. It’s short of a clear majority
Exit polls suggest the Congress-NC alliance is leading in Jammu and Kashmir, with seat projections ranging from 35 to 48 across different polls, but still short of a clear majority. The BJP is predicted to win between 20 to 32 seats, falling behind the alliance and unable to secure an outright majority. The PDP is expected to win a small share of 4 to 12 seats. Smaller parties and independents could secure six to 16 seats, potentially becoming key players in post-election alliances. No single party or alliance is projected to secure a majority, pointing to the likelihood of a hung Assembly.
Omar Abdullah, senior NC leader and former chief minister, was quick to dismiss the significance of the exit polls, stating that only the official results from the counting on October 8 would hold weight. Sharing his views on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), Abdullah remarked, “I’m amazed channels are bothering with exit polls especially after the fiasco of the recent general elections. I’m ignoring all the noise.
