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The National Conference won two of three seats in the valley while the third seat was won by a jailed Kashmiri political separatist.

In the 2023 Lok Sabha election campaign, Omar Abdullah of JKNC took centre stage, marginalizing the party's older and younger generations. His father, Dr Farooq Abdullah, declined to contest due to health issues, signalling a possible informal retirement. Despite not running, Farooq actively participated in rallies, maintaining his public presence. Farooq's health has been fragile since a 2014 kidney transplant. Although Omar insisted his father's political career isn't over, Farooq's active role has diminished. JKNC's internal dynamics and generational shifts ref...

Despite the presence of Jamaat-e-Islami strongholds in the area, Kulgam stands firm as a bastion of CPI(M).

Former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah criticised PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti for not actively campaigning against the BJP and targeting his National Conference instead. He highlighted PDP's self-interest in distancing from the PAGD. Abdullah expressed hope for timely assembly elections and advocated for lifting the ban on Jamaat-e-Islami.

Former Chief Minister Omar Abdullah alleged that Mehbooba Mufti has avoided campaigning in favour of Congress candidates in two seats in Jammu province to keep the BJP in good humour.