Jammu and Kashmir, Jharkhand State Assembly Election Results 2014 Live News Update: PDP wins 25, BJP 24 in J & K; BJP win 30, JMM 17 seats in Jharkhand

Exit polls have projected Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on second spot in Jammu and Kashmir while Mehbooba Mufti-led People’s Democratic Party (PDP) is set to emerge as the single largest party in the state.

Author: Shikhar Jiwrajka

Updated: December 23, 2014, 9:50 PM IST

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Update 8.00 pm: The Jammu and Kashmir, and Jharkhand 2014 Assembly Elections results are declared by the As per the latest reports by the Election Commission of India. The latest update is that People’s Democratic Party (PDP) led by Mufti Mohammad Sayeed has emerged as the single largest party in the state, while on the other hand the Bharatiya Janata party (BJP) is set to form the single-party government in Jharkhand. In J & K, the PDP won 28 seats while the BJP won 25 seats. The ‘Mission 44’ failed miserably for the BJP but the saffron party emerged with the highest vote share defeating PDP by mere 0.3 percent difference. The incumbent National Conference party managed to win 15 seats whereas the Congress party won 12 seats. Other parties won 7 seats as per the latest final reports. It will be interesting to see the likely scenarios of government formation as the state is headed towards a ‘Hung Assembly‘.

(Latest Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Election Results 2014)

While in Jharkhand Assembly Elections 2014, the BJP+ has emerged as the largest party in the state as they won 42 seats. Hemant Soren-led Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) stood second as they won 19 seats, whereas the Jharkhand Vikas Morcha (JVM) stood third winning 8 seats. Indian National Congress (INC) fell further after the humiliating loss in Lok Sabha, Maharahtra and Haryana Assembly Elections, as they could secure only  6 seats. Other parties in the state also managed to grab 6 seats. The electorate of Jharkhand voted in record numbers and chose ballots over bullets. According to the Elections Commission of India, the voter turnout in Jharkhand was the highest in the last 25 years.

(Latest Jharkhand Assembly Election Results 2014)

The high voter turn out in both Jammu and Kashmir and Jharkhand worked in favour of BJP. However the PDP emerged as the single largest party in J & K. Jharkhand is headed towards a stable government, its first in 14 years, while the government formation in J & K will take some days and interesting twists and turns await. 

(Watch this space for more updates on the upcoming developments of Jammu and Kashmir, Jharkhand 2014 State Assembly Elections)

Update 6.00 pm: Full results for the 2014 Jharkhand, Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Elections will be published soon. Stay tuned.

Update 5.00 pm: The latest reports from Election Commission of India clearly signals that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has emerged as the single largest party in Jharkhand Assembly Elections 2014, whereas the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) emerged as the largest party in Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Elections 2014. In J & K, the results for 82 seats are out of the 87-seat Assembly. The PDP has won 25 seats and is leading on 3 seats, whereas the BJP has won 24 seats and is ahead on one seat. Omar Abdullah’s National Conference have won 15 seats, Congress has won 11 seats and are leading on one seat. The Other parties have won 7 seats. (Also read: Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Election Results: Can form or will support a government, says BJP president Amit Shah)

In Jharkhand, the Amit Shah-led BJP under the leadership of PM Narendra Modi secured a massive victory on Tuesday. The saffron party not only doubled its seat share from its tally of 2009 Assembly Elections, it will the first party to form the government of its own. It will be a first time for Jharkhand to witness a single-party government since its inception (14 years). The incumbent JMM party led by Hemant Soren stood second while JVM stood third. Congress couldn’t score good in Jharkhand too, as it fell to fourth position.

Update 02.45 pm: The results have started pouring in Jharkhand, Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Elections 2014 and there’s a sure saffron surge in both states. The ‘Narendra Modi’ magic failed to work in J & K, but Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) manged to win 25 seats is a victory second to none. As per the latest reports from Election Commission of India, PDP has emerged as the single largest party as they have won 14 seats and is now leading on 16 seats. Till now, the BJP has won 7 seats and is leading on 18 seats, whereas National Conference has won 7 seats and is leading on 8 seats. The Congress party has managed to win 4 seats, and is now ahead on 8 seats. Other parties have won 1 seat whereas they are leading on 4 seats.

As per the latest trends by Election Commission of India, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has won 3 seats in Jharkhand Assembly Elections 2014 and is also leading on 37 seats. On the other hand, Hemant Soren-led JMM party has won 6 seats, and is now leading on 13 seats. Jharkhand Vikas Morcha (JVM) has won 1 seat and is now leading on 6 more seats. The Congress party hasn’t won any seat, but is leading on 6 seats. The tally of Other parties have reached 9 seats.

Update 01.45 pm: As per the latest trends in Jharkhand, Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Elections 2014, the poll-battle in both the states has only got interesting with time.The trends are making it clear that the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) will emerge as the single largest party in J & K, whereas the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will be the second largest party. Both Congress and National Conference are struggling to find their foothold in these elections.

 As per the latest reports in Jharkhand Assembly Elections 2014, the BJP is leading on 42 seats, while the second placed JMM has maintained its lead on 17 seats. Congress is ahead on 9 seats. JVM and Other parties have also maintained their lead on 6 and 8 seats respectively.

Update 01.10 pm: The results of Jharkhand, Jammu and Kashmir State Assembly Elections 2014 are getting clearer as the poll counting enters seventh hour. In J & K, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has maintained its lead and maintaining its lead as the party is leading on 30 seats. The BJP is second placed and is now leading on 24 seats of the 87-seat assembly. Outgoing CM Omar Abdullah has lost from Sonawar constituency but won from Beerwah seat. His NC party has been leading on 11 seats, whereas the Congress party is way behind winning merely 2 seats.

In the Jharkhand Assembly Elections 2014, BJP has again crossed the 40-seat mark and is now leading on 41 seats as per the latest trends. The share of JMM has further reduced to 17, whereas the Congress party is now leading on on 9 seats. The JVM party is leading on 6 seats, whereas Other parties are leading on 8 seats.

Update 12.35 pm: The results are out in some of the constituencies in both Jharkhand, Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Elections 2014. In J & K, People’s Democratic Party has won 9 and is also leading on 22 seats. Second placed BJP has won 3 and is now leading on 22 seats. As per the latest trends, Omar Abdullah-led National Conference had won 4, and Congress 2 seats. Jammu and Kashmir is surely headed towards a hung assembly.

In Jharkhand Assembly Elections 2014, both  BJP and Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) gained significantly earlier but for now the Other parties have gained majorly as per the latest reports. The latest update shows that BJP is maintaining its lead on 38 seats, whereas JMM’s lead has been reduced by 3 seats to 20. The JVM-Congress affair continues as both are steadily leading on 8 seats. Other parties share have risen from 4 seats to 7 seats now!

Update 12.05 pm: After gaining initial lead in the Jammu and Kashmir, Jharkhand 2014 Assembly Elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is losing momentum as per the latest trends. In J & K, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) is leading on 31 seats whereas the in Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Elections 2014. BJP is placed second as they are leading on 23 seats whereas the National Conference (NC) is ahead on 12 seats. Congress party is leading on 15 seats whereas the Other parties are  ahead on 6 seats. PDP’s CM candidate Mufti Mohammad Sayeed has won election from Anantnag constituency. BJP’s Hina Shafi Bhatt lost the election from Ameerkadal constituency.

As per the latest trends in Jharkhand Assembly Elections 2014, the Bharatiya Janata party (BJP) has got stuck on the 38 mark. In a significant development, Hemant Soren-led JMM is gradually  gaining its ground and is now leading on 23 seats. The close contest between Congress and Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JVM) as both the parties are tied on 8 seats. The tally of Other parties have been reduced to 4 seats as the latest reports arrived.

Update 11.30 am: The fourth hour of poll counting brings in some bad news for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) as it has lost its lead in Jammu and Kashmir, and is reduced to 38 seats in Jharkhand. In J & K, People’s Democratic Party led by Mufti Mohd Saeed is expected to win as the largest party as the party is leading on 28 seats. BJP is on the second spot as the party is ahead on 23 constituencies. National Conference is leading on 11 seats whereas the Congress is ahead on 17 seats.

In Jharkhand Assembly Elections 2014, the BJP has fell down 2 seats to lead on 38 seats. Of the latest trends of 81 seats, the BJP is leading on 38 seats whereas JMM is ahead on 22 seats. The Congress and JVM are tied on third place as both parties are ahead on 8 seats each. Former Jharkhand Chief Minister Madhu Kodha loses from Majhgaon constituency to Niral Purty of JMM party.

Update 11.00 am: Early celebrations of New Year for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) as the party is leading in Jharkhand and has maintained its top position in the Jammu and Kashmir.  The counting 2014 Assembly Elections in J & K suggest that the fight between BJP and People’s Democratic Party will go down the wire. In J & K, the BJP is leading in 24 constituencies whereas the PDP is ahead on same number of constituencies. PDP’s CM candidate Mufti Mohd Sayeed is leading in Anantnag constituency with 11,531 votes, while on the other hand, Congress’ Hilal Shah trailing with 7,454 votes.

The latest reports have brought in some bad news for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) as the party has been reduced  to 40 seats. As per the latest trends in Jharkhand Assembly Elections 2014, the BJP is leading on 40 seats, JMM on 20 seats and Congress on 8 seats. The JVM and Other parties are leading on 7 and 6 seats respectively. BJP leader Fulchand Mandal is leading in Sindri constituency whereas Mathura Prasad Mahato of JMM party is winning from Tundi constituency.

Update 10.30 am: The latest reports suggest that Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is surging ahead in Jharkhand, whereas there is a neck-to-neck contest with People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Jammu and Kashmir. In J & K, the BJP is leading on 24 seats whereas the PDP is also leading in 24 constituencies. In the high-profile Kishtwar constituency, National Conference’s Sajjad Ahmed Kichloo is ahead of BJP’s Sunil Kumar Sharma. In the Jammu West constituency, BJP’s Sat Paul Sharma is ahead of Congress’ Surinder Singh.

According to the latest reports in Jharkhand Assembly Elections 2014, former Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren and BJP-supremo in Jharkhand Arjun Munda are trailing in their constituencies. The trends for all 81 seats are out in the state and the BJP has crossed the majority figure of 42 is 81-seat assembly. Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) is second placed whereas the JVM and Congress are on fourth and fifth place respectively.

Update 10.00 am: The poll counting of Jharkhand, Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Elections 2014 enters the crucial third hour with Amit Shah-led Bharatiya Janata Party(BJP) leading in both states. In J & K, the BJP continues to surprise everybody as the party is on the top for the third consecutive hour. The saffron party is leading on 24 seats whereas the PDP is behind leading on 22 seats. The contest between National Conference (NC) and Congress party as both the parties are leading on 18 and 14 seats respectively.

Out of the trends for 78 seats in Jharkhand Assembly Elections 2014, the BJP is leading in the state as they are leading on 37 seats. Jharkhand Mukti Morcha is ahead in 20 constituencies whereas the Jharkhand Vikas Morcha is ahead on 8 seats. Congress loses the lead on 1 seat and is now leading on 6 seats whereas the Other parties are leading on 7 seats.

Update 9.40 am:  As per the latest trends in Assembly Elections 2014, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is ahead in both Jammu & Kashmir, and Jharkhand. The surge of saffron party in the J & K is surprising as the exit polls had predicted that it will be on the second position, but it is leading since the counting has started. In J & K, the BJP is continuing to lead on 19 seats. Mehbooobs Mufti’s PDP is leading in 14 constituencies, whereas the National Conference is leading on 9 seats. The Congress is ahead in 6 constituencies as per the latest reports.

As per the latest reports in Jharkhand Assembly Elections 2014, the trends for the 64 seats are out of which the BJP is ahead on 32 seats. Hemant Soren-led Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) is leading on 14 seats whereas the Congress has left JVM behind as both the parties are leading on 7 and 6 seats respectively.

Update 9.20 am:  The trends in the second hour of ballot counting clearly indicate that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is leading in both Jharkhand, Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Elections 2014.  In J & K, the saffron party is leading on 10 seats, of which 7 are from Jammu region. People’s Democratic Party (PDP) is now second placed leading on 8 seats. Omar Abdullah-led National Conference is ahead in 7 constituencies whereas the Congress is trailing with just 6 seats.

In Jharkhand Assembly Elections, the BJP has consolidated its position on the top.  As per the latest reports, the trends for the 41 seats are out in the state with BJP leading on 23 seats. The Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) is leading on 9 seats, whereas the Jharkhand Vikas Morcha (JVM) party is ahead on 4 seats. The Congress is ahead on mere 3 seats, and Other parties are ahead on 1 seat.

Update 9.00 am: For Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) the Narendra Modi factor seemed to have worked in both Jammu & Kashmir, and Jharkhand. The saffron party is leading in both the states as per the latest trends. The BJP is leading on 8 seats, whereas the Congress party is ahead on 6 seats. The incumbent National Conference party is in a close contest with People’s Democratic Party (PDP) as both the party are leading on 5 seats. Former J & K chief minister Omar Abdullah and PDP leader Mufti Mohammed Saeed, both are leading from their respective constituencies.

As per the latest trends in Jharkhand, the trends are out for 34 seats. The BJP is way ahead of its contemporaries as the party is leading on 19 seats. The Hemant Soren-led JMM is leading on 8 seats, whereas the JVM is ahead on 3 seats. The times aren’t good for Congress as the party is fourth on the list as the party leads on 2 seats.

Update 8.30 am: In Jammu and Kashmir, as per the early trends, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is ahead as it is leading on 7 seats. Surprisingly, the Congress party is ahead on 5 seats, whereas the J & K National Conference party is ahead on 4 seats. Mehbooba Mufti’s PDP is languishing on the fourth spot as it is leading on 2 seats.

As the latest reports in Jharkhand, the trends for 11 seats are out.  BJP is leading on 5 seats, whereas JMM and Congress are both tied on 2 seats. The tally of Jharkhand Vikas Morcha (JVM) and Other seats is also tied on 1 seat.

Update 8.00 am: In Jammu and Kashmir, the early trends suggest that there is a close contest between Mehbooba Mufti-led People’s Democratic Party and Amit Shah-led Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Both the parties are tied on on 3 seats as per the latest reports. Both Congress and National Conference have failed to open their accounts in the early trends.

In Jharkhand, the initial trends indicate that the BJP is going to reach the majority mark of 42 seats. As per the latest trends, BJP is ahead on 2 seats. Hemant Soren-led Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM); Jharkhand Vikas Morcha (JVM) and Congress parties have failed to open their account till now.

The counting of votes in Jammu and Kashmir (J & K) and Jharkhand will begin from 8 AM. The five phase polling in both state assembly elections ended on December 20. The voter turnout was the best turnout in last 25 years. (Also read: Jharkhand State Assembly Election Results 2014 Live News Updates)

Exit polls have projected Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on second spot in Jammu and Kashmir while Mehbooba Mufti-led People’s Democratic Party (PDP) is set to emerge as the single largest party in the state. However in Jharkhand Assembly Elections, the Amit Shah-led party is all set to form the single party government in for the first time in 14 years. (Also read: Jammu and Kashmir State Assembly Election Results 2014 Live News Updates)

The Election Commission of India said that the overall voting in Jammu and Kashmir elections reached 65 per cent and could go slightly higher. On the other hand, the electorate of Jharkhand voted in impressive numbers as the turn out stood at staggering 66 per cent.

BJP fought the Assembly Elections in 2014, be it of Maharashtra or Haryana, on the agenda of development. Riding on the Narendra Modi wave, and under the shrewd leadership of Amit Shah, the party is set for a big surge in Jammu and Kashmir. The opponents PDP will be the single largest party in the state but will short of the majority mark of 44. Incumbent National Conference and Congress parties will hold the third and fourth spot. It will be interesting to see if the BJP is actually able to cross the majority mark of 42 in Jharkhand by itself or not.

The full results will be out by evening and a clearer picture as to which party will form the next government will be known. Stay tuned for live updates of the Jharkhand and Jammu and Kashmir Assembly election results here.