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KARGIL, SEPTEMBER 01:

The counting of votes for LAHDC Kargil Elections was held here today at Government Polytechnic College under tight security.

According to the results announced by the District Election Authority, National Conference emerged as the single largest party by winning 10 seats out of 26 seats of LAHDC Kargil. Indian National Congress (INC) party stood at number two position by winning 8seats. Five (5) seats were bagged by Independents, while as PDP bagged two seats and BJP one.

It may be recalled that the polling for LAHDC Kargil was held on 27th of August, 2018 for 26 Constituencies of Kargil district.

The District Election Authority, Vikas Kundal while giving details of the election results appreciated the Contestants, Returning Officers, Assistant Returning Officers, Election Staff, police and security agencies for their cooperation in conducting the elections in peaceful and cordial manner. He also thanked media for proper coverage of the poll process of LAHDC, Kargil.

Unprecedented and elaborate arrangements were made by the district administration for the Counting which was carried in a peaceful and smooth manner.

The five Observers appointed for monitoring the Poll Process in 26 Constituencies of LAHDC Kargil district were present during the counting process. They were satisfied with the arrangements made by the District Election Authority during the poll process right from the date of filing of nominations till the completion of counting.