Ruling NC suffers major setback in J&K by-polls; PDP, BJP emerge victorious
The Budgam contest was widely seen as a litmus test for the leadership of Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, who has been under pressure from factions within his own party.
The Budgam contest was widely seen as a litmus test for the leadership of Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, who has been under pressure from factions within his own party.
Officials said the polling concluded peacefully in both constituencies.
