BJP wins Shri Mata Vaishno Devi seat in Jammu which is considered a big victory in the Hindu-dominated constituency as Congress had lost even its deposit. The victory basically shows that BJP got overwhelming support when many Hindus voted for the party in a region which saw close contests in previous elections. Of the 43 seats in the Jammu region, 30 are Hindu dominated and BJP has managed to secure 29 of the total of them, showcasing its stronghold.
As BJP wins Shri Mata Vaishno Devi seat in Jammu, it was an important turn of events amidst widespread speculation that the party might lose this seat after setbacks in Ayodhya and Badrinath. On Tuesday, the results were declared after the counting of votes for 90 assembly constituencies, thus sealing BJP’s dominance in the region. But the National Conference-Congress alliance won 49 seats, past the majority mark of 46. The BJP, though emerged as a strong player by securing a total of 27 seats, lost on forming the government.
BJP wins Shri Mata Vaishno Devi seat in Jammu as the region gets electoral rights after years
The BJP won the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi seat in Jammu, where the most foremost Hindu pilgrimage site is located. The success of BJP continued into the Hindu-dominated areas as was expected by political observers. These were the first assembly elections since the abrogation of Article 370 in August 2019, a move that altered the political structure of Jammu and Kashmir. This election, held in three phases from September to October 2024, marked the region’s return to democratic rule after six years of direct rule.
The fact that the BJP won 29 out of the 30 Hindu-majority seats in Jammu makes it a ringing endorsement of the party and its policies by the region’s Hindu electorate. The uphill tasks for the party with regard to post-election alliances and government-formation are by no means over. The victory of the Congress-NC alliance bespeaks continuing debates on statehood restoration and good governance in the times to come. The election results have brought into fore continued polarization in this region, as the BJP retained its strong base in Hindu-dominated enclaves.
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