Jammu and Kashmir's Budgam Bypoll Result 2025: The Budgam Assembly constituency in Jammu & Kashmir is a key political seat in central Kashmir, located near Srinagar. Established in 1962 and numbered as Constituency 27, it falls under the Baramulla Lok Sabha seat. Historically, Budgam has witnessed contests mainly between the National Conference (JKNC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), reflecting the political pulse of central Kashmir.
Aga Syed Muntazir Mehdi from Jammu & Kashmir Peoples Democratic Party is the newly elected MLA from Jammu and Kashmir's Budgam seat.
Aga Syed Muntazir Mehdi won the Gudgam bypoll and got 21,576 votes. He defeated Aga Syed Mahmood Al-Mosavi with the margin of 17,098.
The Budgam Assembly bye-election was scheduled for 11 November 2025, and the counting of votes and the result announcement was followed on 14 November.
In the 2014 election for Budgam, Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi of JKNC narrowly clinched the seat with about 43.76 % of the vote, edging out the PDP’s Gh. Moinuddin Bhat (39.71 %) by a margin of 2,787 votes. The third‑place candidate from JKPDF pulled in just over 9 %, showing a clear two‑party race for the top spot.
| Rank | Candidate | Party | Votes | Vote % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi | Jammu & Kashmir National Conference (JKNC) | 30,090 | 43.76% |
| 2 | Gh. Moinuddin Bhat (“Muntazir”) | Jammu & Kashmir Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) | 27,303 | 39.71% |
| 3 | Fayaz Ahmad Dar | Jammu & Kashmir People Democratic Front (Secular) (JKPDF) | 6,387 | 9.29% |
| 4 | Mohammad Kamal Malik | Jammu & Kashmir People Conference (JPC) | 2,342 | 3.41% |
| 5 | Mir Fayaz Rahat | Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) | 880 | 1.28% |
Omar Abdullah of the Jammu & Kashmir National Conference (JKNC) won the Budgam seat in the 2024 Assembly election with 36,010 votes and a vote share of about 54.52%. He defeated Aga Syed Muntazir Mehdi of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) who secured 17,525 votes (~26.53%). The margin of victory was approximately 18,485 votes.
| Rank | Candidate | Party | Votes | Vote % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Omar Abdullah | Jammu & Kashmir National Conference (JKNC) | 36,010 | 54.52% |
| 2 | Aga Syed Muntazir Mehdi | Jammu & Kashmir Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) | 17,525 | 26.53% |
| 3 | Nisar Ahmad Pal | Jammu & Kashmir Peoples Democratic Front (Secular) | 3,365 | 5.09% |
| 4 | Mehraj Ud Din Ganayee | Independent (IND) | 3,358 | 5.08% |
| 5 | Mukhtar Ahmad Dar | Independent (IND) | 1,674 | 2.53% |
For the 2025 Budgam bye-election, around 17 candidates are contesting. The key parties include JKNC, PDP, BJP, and smaller regional outfits, making it a competitive seat in central Kashmir.
The by-elections in Jammu and Kashmir saw notable voter engagement on Tuesday, with the Budgam Assembly constituency recording a 50.01% turnout and Nagrota seeing a higher participation of 74.82%.
The Election Commission of India (ECI) reported that voter activity remained consistent and strong throughout the day in both constituencies.
In the 2024 Budgam Assembly election, Omar Abdullah of the Jammu & Kashmir National Conference (JKNC) won the seat with a total of 36,010 votes. He defeated Aga Syed Muntazir Mehdi of the PDP, who received 17,525 votes, resulting in a victory margin of 18,485 votes. This substantial lead highlighted JKNC's strong support base in the constituency.
Budgam is Assembly Constituency No. 27 in the Jammu & Kashmir Legislative Assembly. It is part of the Baramulla Lok Sabha parliamentary constituency.
The Budgam Assembly constituency in Jammu & Kashmir has approximately 1.26 lakh registered voters for the 2025 by-election. This electorate represents the total number of eligible citizens who can participate in voting for the upcoming poll.
The Budgam Assembly constituency was established in 1962 following the delimitation of electoral boundaries in Jammu & Kashmir.
The central area of Budgam district uses the pincode 191111, while nearby localities fall under different codes.
Budgam is one of the most politically significant seats in Jammu & Kashmir due to its proximity to Srinagar and its Shia-majority voter base. It serves as a bellwether for central Kashmir’s political trends, influencing broader regional outcomes.
