Srinagar, Nov 14 (KDC): The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) candidate Aga Muntazir further strengthened his lead in the Budgam constituency after the completion of the fifth round of counting, officials said on Friday.
According to the latest figures, Aga Muntazir has secured 6821 votes, maintaining a clear edge over Aga Syed Mahmood Al-Mosavi of the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (NC), who has so far polled 5300 votes.
Muntazir has taken a significant lead of 1521 votes after the fifth round.
Mohd Sameer Bhat, an independent candidate got 2176, Jibran dar 1694, Nazir Ahmad 1497 votes.
Election authorities said that the counting process is progressing smoothly and that the vote margin may continue to shift as additional rounds are completed.
More details are awaited as counting continues. (KDC)
