Polling in Srinagar Lok Sabha seat on Monday, BJP not contesting

In the upcoming parliamentary elections in Kashmir's Srinagar Lok Sabha constituency, nearly 17.48 lakh voters will choose from 24 candidates, marking the first polls since the abrogation of Article 370. The BJP, not contesting in Kashmir, aims to challenge the dominance of the National Conference and People's Democratic Party. The contest primarily features Aga Ruhullah Mehdi of the National Conference and Waheed Para of the PDP. The turnout is closely watched due to past low participation, but efforts have been made to encourage voting.