Srinagar, October 20: The Jammu and Kashmir Municipal Elections 2018 Results will be declared today. The counting of votes began at 9 AM and the final results are likely to be out by afternoon. Voting had taken place for the Jammu and Kashmir civic polls in four phases on October 8, 10, 13 and 16 for the 52 municipal corporations in the Jammu and Kashmir divisions. A dismal voter turnout was recorded in the four phases collectively with many having boycotted the polls. Catch the Live updates on Jammu and Kashmir Municipal Elections 2018 Results here.

A total voter turnout of 35.1 percent was recorded in the four phases of Jammu and Kashmir urban local body polls. The PDP, as well as the National Conference, had boycotted the civic body polls in Jammu and Kashmir. The CPI-M had also stayed away from the polls. Those contesting the polls included the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Congress and Independent candidates. Kashmir Municipal Elections 2018 Results Live News Updates

The winners' list of the J&K Municipal elections 2018 can be checked on the official website of the Jammu and Kashmir Chief Electoral Officer (CEO). Here is how to check the list of winners online:

How to Check Winners List Online

  • Go to ceojammukashmir.nic.in

  • Click on the yellow colour tab of Municipal Elections 2018 on the left-hand side of the page.

  • On this page, click on 'Municipal Election 2018 - Result' tab.

  • You can click on 'Jammu Division' or 'Kashmir division' tab to check the respective results and winners of respective local bodies.

A total of 1145 wards in Jammu and Kashmir zones had gone to polls in four phases. Voting took place via Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs). The maximum voter turnout was recorded in the first phase in Jammu and Kashmir (56.7 percent), while least voter turnout was registered during the fourth phase (4.2 percent) and most voting was recorded in Jammu.

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