J&K DDC results LIVE: Gupkar Alliance bags 110 seats, BJP 75, Congress 26

Jammu and Kashmir local election result: BJP emerged as the single largest party by getting 75 seats after securing the largest vote share in Jammu and Kashmir. Stay tuned for Latest LIVE news

Jammu and Kashmir local election result: The fate of nearly 2,200 candidates to be decided today. Photo: Shutterstock

11:46 AM

Jammu and Kashmir DDC election results LIVE: Latest leads

In Reasi district’s Thuroo constituency, three-time former MLA and JKAP candidate Ajaz Ahmed Khan is trailing NC’s Mohammad Ashraf by a margin of 422 votes..

In Jammu district’s Bhalwal Brahmana constituency, BJP’s Bushan Kumar is leading

BJP's Sharda Bahu is ahead in Akhnoor constituency.

11:43 AM

Jammu and Kashmir DDC election results LIVE: Congress, NC leading in one seat each in Reasi

In Reasi district, Congress and NC were leading at one place each.

11:38 AM

Jammu and Kashmir DDC election results LIVE: BJP leading 5 seats in Jammu

10:55 AM

Jammu and Kashmir DDC election results LIVE: Latest leads

Gupkar Alliance leading in 19 seats

BJP leading in 11 seats

Others leading in 10 seats

10:50 AM

DDC election results LIVE: In Jammu, early trends indicate BJP leading in Bishnah, R S Pura and Akhnoor

In Jammu district, early trends indicate BJP is leading in Bishnah, R S Pura and Akhnoor.

10:47 AM

Pakistan violates ceasefire yet again on LoC

Pakistan continued ceasefire violation on the line of control (LoC) on the fourth consecutive day on Tuesday in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district, officials said.

Defence Ministry spokesman, Colonel Devender Anand said at around 9.30 a.m. on Tuesday, Pakistan initiated unprovoked ceasefire violation by firing with small arms and shelling with mortars along the LoC in Mankote sector of Poonch district.

Indian Army retaliated befittingly, the spokesman said.

Pakistan has been continuously violating the ceasefire on the LoC during the last four days.

10:37 AM

District Development Councils (DDCs) are set to become a new unit of governance in Jammu and Kashmir

The District Development Councils (DDCs) are set to become a new unit of governance in Jammu and Kashmir. A legislation to this effect was brought in by the Ministry of Home Affairs on October 16 through an amendment to the Jammu and Kashmir Panchayati Raj Act, 1989. This structure will include a DDC and a District Planning Committee (DPC).

The J&K administration has also amended the J&K Panchayati Raj Rules, 1996, to provide for establishment of elected District Development Councils in J&K.

10:28 AM

DDC election result LIVE: BJP leading in 8 seats

As per early trends, BJP is leading in 8 seats

10:18 AM

DDC election result LIVE: Gupkar Alliance leading in 11 seats

As per early trends, Gupkar Alliance is leading in 11 seats

10:08 AM

DDC election result LIVE: Section 144 imposed in Doda

Section 144 has been imposed by the administration in Doda to maintain the law and order situation.

9:52 AM

DDC election result LIVE: The fate of nearly 4,000 candidates in Jammu and Kashmir will be decided today

The fate of nearly 4,000 candidates for the 280 DDC seats in Jammu and Kashmir will be decided today.

9:42 AM

DDC election result LIVE: Counting agents to follow all Covid-19 protocols

State Election Commissioner KK Sharma has directed the deputy commissioners that COVID-19 protocols must be observed through mandatory masks and hand sanitiser at each table, besides all the counting staff and other officials should compulsorily wear masks before entering the counting halls. He had revied the preparedness at counting booths across the Union Territory on Sunday.

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