J&K Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Dates, schedule, phases, constituencies, candidates, other details; All you need to know

In a peculiar turn of events, the upcoming Lok Sabha Elections in Jammu and Kashmir in 2024 promise to be unlike any other. The erstwhile state, now a union territory, stands at a crossroads as it prepares to conduct elections following the bifurcation that saw Ladakh separated from its list of constituencies.

Traditionally boasting six Lok Sabha seats, the region’s electoral landscape has undergone a transformation, with Ladakh now standing as a distinct union territory. This alteration is poised to overshadow the electoral charm of the ‘Paradise on Earth,’ marking a significant departure from previous elections.

Despite these changes, the importance of Jammu and Kashmir in the national electoral arena remains undiminished. Securing a majority in this region remains a matter of immense pride for national parties, even as local players like the PDP and JKNC historically wield considerable influence during elections.

J&K Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Dates

The timing of the General Elections in Jammu and Kashmir typically falls within the first half of the election period. However, with the region’s political landscape undergoing significant shifts since the last elections, the exact polling dates for the union territory are yet to be confirmed. The Election Commission of India (ECI) is expected to announce the final schedule for the 2024 Lok Sabha Elections, which could potentially be in April or May.

J&K Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Phases

Civil unrest in certain parts of Jammu and Kashmir has historically necessitated the conduct of Lok Sabha polling in multiple phases. However, given the substantial changes witnessed in the region over the past five years, the number of phases for the 2024 General Elections could range from three to four.

J&K Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Constituencies

Previously, Jammu and Kashmir comprised six Lok Sabha seats, a configuration that persisted during the 2019 Lok Sabha Elections. However, following its designation as a union territory later that same year, the total number of Lok Sabha seats reduced to five, with Ladakh attaining separate union territory status. The 2019 elections saw a 3-3 tie between JKNC and BJP.

J&K Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Candidates

The forthcoming General Elections of 2024 in Jammu and Kashmir are poised to be intriguing, with the BJP set to contest all five seats from the NDA. Meanwhile, the JKNC has opted to contest all five seats independently, despite being part of the newly formed I.N.D.I.A alliance.Here’s the complete list of candidates for the Jammu and Kashmir Lok Sabha elections in 2024: