Official announcements from the Jammu and Kashmir government

AAP's Mehraj Malik Wins Doda Seat in 2024 J&K Elections, Defeating BJP's Gajay Singh Rana by 4,538 Votes

Oct 8, 2024, 10:32 AM

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) secured its first victory in the 2024 Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections, with candidate Mehraj Malik winning the Doda constituency. Malik defeated the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) Gajay Singh Rana by a margin of 4,538 votes. Following his win, Malik stated, 'This is a big thing, and I have received a huge responsibility.' The victory marks a significant milestone for AAP's expansion into the region. Celebrations were held at the party's office in Delhi, and AAP National Convenor and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal congratulated Malik on his electoral success.