Introduction Udhampur, located in the Shivalik range of the Himalayas, is a picturesque district known for its mountainous terrain and rich cultural…

BJP’s Pawan Kumar Gupta has claimed the Udhampur West seat with a solid margin of 20,752 votes, defeating his closest competitor, Sumeet Magotra from the Indian National Congress (INC). However, this victory goes beyond mere numbers; it tells a story of leadership, community connections, and evolving priorities in a region rich in tradition yet filled with new aspirations.

In Chenani Assembly constituency, Balwant Singh Mankotia of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) achieved a remarkable victory over his elder brother, Harsh Dev Singh of the J&K National Panthers Party (India). Mankotia’s win, by a margin of 15,611 votes, not only exceeded expectations but also reinforced the BJP’s expanding influence in the area.

In a notable win for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Jammu and Kashmir, Sunil Bhardwaj claimed victory in the Ramnagar Assembly constituency, which is reserved for Scheduled Castes (SC) following the recent delimitation process. Bhardwaj triumphed over Ashri Devi of the J&K National Panthers Party (JKNPP) by a margin of 9,306 votes, further strengthening the BJP’s foothold in the Union Territory.

Election in Udhampur (East) featured a fierce contest between BJP’s Ranbir Singh Pathania and independent Candidate Pawan Khajuria, Khajuria lost by a margin of 2,349 votes