Monday, October 22nd, 2018
J&K local body polls: BJP wins seats in Kashmir Valley, Congress sweeps Leh
The BJP has won seats in municipal councils and committees in the Kashmir Valley for the first time, according to results of the four-phase urban local body elections in Jammu and Kashmir. Counting began early on Saturday under heavy security. The Congress won two major councils in Kashmir and all seats in Leh, while independents dominated the Srinagar Municipal Corporation. Results across the state Jammu Municipal Corporation: the BJP emerged as the single largest party. Srinagar Municipal Corporation: of 74 wards, eight were uncontested. In the 66 that voted, independentsRead More