Tanvir Sadiq Wins Zadibal Seat in J&K Elections 2024
- Tanvir Sadiq won the Zadibal Assembly constituency by 16,173 votes, defeating Abid Hussain Ansari.
- The National Conference-Congress alliance is leading in the elections, with 48 seats compared to the BJP's 29.
- The election results will significantly impact the political landscape and future power dynamics in Jammu and Kashmir.
In Jammu and Kashmir, National Conference leader Tanvir Sadiq secured victory in the Zadibal Assembly constituency during the elections held on October 8, 2024. He won by a margin of 16,173 votes against Abid Hussain Ansari from the People's Conference. Sadiq expressed gratitude to the electorate and committed to representing their voices in the Assembly. The National Conference-Congress alliance is leading in the overall election results, with reports indicating they have won or are leading in 48 out of 90 seats. In contrast, the BJP is leading in 29 seats. The election results are significant as they determine the political landscape of the region, impacting several former ministers and their political futures. Jammu and Kashmir Congress Chief Tariq Hameed Karra commented on the results, emphasizing the need for the alliance to discuss power-sharing arrangements. He also criticized the nomination of five MLA seats by the Lieutenant Governor, alleging it undermines the popular mandate and aims to alter the political balance in the region.