The People's Democratic Party which has emerged as the single largest party in Jammu and Kashmir appears to be in the pole position to form the government in the 87 member Assembly.
The party headed by Mufti Mohammed Sayeed can choose to form the government either with the support of Congress or the Bharatiya Janata Party. The chances of PDP and the Congress joining hands to form the government are quite high, with both parties indicating their willingness to come together.
As the numbers started to come in and it was clear that the PDP would emerge as the single largest party supporters and workers took to the street to celebrate.
Rediff.com brings you images from the ground.
People's Democratic Party supporters distribute sweets to celebrate their triumph in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections. Photograph: Umar Ganie
People watch the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly polls results on television in Srinagar. Photograph: Umar Ganie
Kashmir-PDP candidate Asia Naqash displays a victory sign after her win in the Hazratbal constituency. Photograph: Umar Ganie
PDP supporters dance on the streets after hearing news of the party's good performance in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly polls. Photograph: Umar Ganie
The PDP swept all 4 Assembly seats in Pulwama district in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly polls. Photograph: Umar Ganie
Among the prominent winners were People's Democratic Party patron Mufti Mohammad Sayeed from Anantnag and former JK Bank chairman Haseeb Drabu from Pulawama. Photograph: Umar Ganie
