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Darhal Assembly Election Results 2024

The Darhal constituency witnessed an interesting fight in the 2024 assembly election. The voters exercised their voting franchise .

Javid Chowdary of the Jammu & Kashmir National Conference won the seat by defeating Choudhary Zulfikar Ali of the Bharatiya Janata Party with a margin of 18908 votes. For all breaking news, trends, and analysis, stay tuned.

Darhal Assembly Election Results 2024 to 1996

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Darhal Assembly Election Results (2024)

Candidate's Name Party Votes Vote Share
Javid Chowdary WINNER
Jammu & Kashmir National Conference
42,043
Lead: 18,908
61%
Choudhary Zulfikar Ali Bharatiya Janata Party 23,135 34%
Guftar Ahmed Jammu & Kashmir Peoples Democratic Party 1,885 3%
Nota None Of The Above 814 1%
Abdul Rashid Bahujan Samaj Party 497 1%

Darhal Assembly Election Results (2014)

Candidate's Name Party Votes Vote Share
Chowdhary Zulfkar Ali WINNER
Jammu & Kashmir Peoples Democratic Party
24,381
Lead: 5,068
%
Choudhary Liaqat Ali Jammu & Kashmir National Conference 19,313 %
Mohd Iqbal Malik Indian National Congress 18,605 %
Thakur Puran Singh Bharatiya Janta Party 11,940 %
Nazir Hussain Independent 656 %
Manir Hussain Independent 645 %
Sheraz Begum Bahujan Samaj Party 421 %
Mohd Rakiz J & K National Panthers Party 366 %
Rafaqat Ajaz Choudhary Hindustan Krantikari Dal 167 %
Ghulam Header Atish Independent 136 %
Abdul Manaf Independent 108 %

Darhal Assembly Election Results (2008)

Candidate's Name Party Votes Vote Share
Zulfkar Ali WINNER
Jammu & Kashmir Peoples Democratic Party
19,399
Lead: 4,541
%
Mohd Iqbal Independent 14,858 %
Liaqat Ali Jammu & Kashmir National Conference 14,510 %
Puran Singh Indian National Congress 12,506 %
Masood Ahmed Chowdhary Independent 1,753 %
Abdul Hamid Independent 1,532 %
Mohd Farooq J & K National Panthers Party 1,140 %
Dev Raj Sharma Bharatiya Janta Party 1,072 %
Sheraz Begum Mirza Bahujan Samaj Party 390 %
Mohd Shabir Jammu & Kashmir Awami National Conference 300 %
Allah Dad Independent 276 %
Mushtaq Hussain Janata Dal (Secular) 216 %

Darhal Assembly Election Results (2002)

Candidate's Name Party Votes Vote Share
Puran Singh WINNER
Independent
11,832
Lead: 217
%
Ch. Liaqat Ali Jammu & Kashmir National Conference 11,615 %
Zulfkar Ali Independent 7,870 %
Tasadiqe Hussain Peoples Democratic Party 5,146 %
Ahssain Ullah Pervaize Malik Indian National Congress 2,285 %
Mushtaq Hussain J & K National Panthers Party 1,181 %
Dev Raj Sharma Bharatiya Janta Party 911 %
Zulifkar Hussain Bahujan Samaj Party 805 %
Abdul Khaliq Independent 470 %

Darhal Assembly Election Results (1996)

Candidate's Name Party Votes Vote Share
Ch. Mohd. Hussain WINNER
Jammu & Kashmir National Conference
14,969
Lead: 5,166
%
Abdul Rashid Mirza Independent 9,803 %
Tassdiq Hussain Indian National Congress 8,119 %
Dev Raj Bharatiya Janta Party 2,982 %
Ghulam Abbas Janata Dal 506 %
Baldev Singh Jammu & Kashmir Panthers Party 214 %
Source: ECI

Strike Rate

JKPDP 67%
JKNC 33%
JKPDP won 2 times and JKNC won 1 time since 1977 elections.

Darhal MLA List

Year Candidate's Name Votes Lead Vote Share
2024 Javid Chowdary JKNC 42,043 18,908 61%
2014 Chowdhary Zulfkar Ali JKPDP 24,381 5,068 %
2008 Zulfkar Ali JKPDP 19,399 4,541 %
2002 Puran Singh IND 11,832 217 %
1996 Ch. Mohd. Hussain JKN 14,969 5,166 %
Source: ECI

Darhal Past Election Results

Year Candidate's Name Party Votes Vote Share
2024 Javid Chowdary JKNC
42,043
(Lead: 18,908)
61%
Choudhary Zulfikar Ali BJP 23,135 34%
2014 Chowdhary Zulfkar Ali JKPDP
24,381
(Lead: 5,068)
%
Choudhary Liaqat Ali JKN 19,313 %
2008 Zulfkar Ali JKPDP
19,399
(Lead: 4,541)
%
Mohd Iqbal IND 14,858 %
2002 Puran Singh IND
11,832
(Lead: 217)
%
Ch. Liaqat Ali JKN 11,615 %
1996 Ch. Mohd. Hussain JKN
14,969
(Lead: 5,166)
%
Abdul Rashid Mirza IND 9,803 %
Source: ECI

Jammu And Kashmir Darhal Assembly Elections FAQs

Who won the Darhal Assembly seat in the 2024 election?

Javid Chowdary of the Jammu & Kashmir National Conference (JKNC) won the Darhal Assembly seat in the 2024 elections, defeating Choudhary Zulfikar Ali of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) by a margin of 18908 votes.

What is the historical strike rate of the Darhal constituency in past elections?

The strike rate in the Darhal constituency is 67% JKPDP and 33% JKNC, with JKPDP won 2 times and JKNC won 1 time since the 1977 elections.

What were the vote shares of the leading candidates in the 2024 Darhal Assembly Election?

Javid Chowdary (JKNC) received 61% vote share.
Choudhary Zulfikar Ali (BJP) received 34% vote share.

What were the results of the 2024 Darhal Assembly Election?

Javid Chowdary (JKNC) won the 2024 election with 42043 votes, leading by 18908 votes and securing a 61% vote share.

Which Lok Sabha constituency does the Darhal Assembly constituency fall under?

The Darhal Assembly constituency falls under the Jammu Lok Sabha constituency of Rajauri district.

What was the margin of victory in the Darhal Assembly Election 2024?

Javid Chowdary (JKNC) won the Darhal Assembly seat in 2024 with a margin of 18908 votes over Choudhary Zulfikar Ali (BJP).

What are the key constituencies in the Jammu Lok Sabha area?

The Darhal Assembly constituency is part of the Jammu Lok Sabha constituency, which includes other areas like Samba, Vijaypur, Nagrota, Gandhi Nagar, Jammu East, Jammu West, Bishnah, Ranbir Singh Pura, Suchet Garh, Marh, Raipur Domana, Akhnoor, Chhamb, Naushehra, Rajauri, Kala Kote, Suran Kote, Mendhar, Poonch Haveli.

Who were the top candidates for the Darhal Assembly Election 2024?

The top candidates in the Darhal Assembly Election 2024 were:
Javid Chowdary (JKNC)
Choudhary Zulfikar Ali (BJP)
Guftar Ahmed (JKPDP)
These candidates were the main contenders for the seat, with Javid Chowdary (JKNC) emerging as the winner.

Disclaimer:

The information provided on this page about the current and previous elections in the constituency is sourced from various publicly available platforms including https://old.eci.gov.in/statistical-report/statistical-reports/ and https://affidavit.eci.gov.in/. The ECI is the authoritative source for election-related data in India, and we rely on their official records for the content presented here. However, due to the complexity of electoral processes and potential data discrepancies, there may be occasional inaccuracies or omissions in the information provided.

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