Srinagar, Oct. 8 -- According to the ECI data, Nazir Ahmad Khan emerged victorious with 8322 votes, defeating BJP candidate Faqeer Mohammad Khan who secured 7219 votes.

Nazir Khan, as per news agency KNO, said he retained the Gurez seat for the fourth time. He congratulated his workers for their efforts. "I worked hard in the Gurez sector for the betterment of the valley, even during tough times, which is why people have trust in me and chose me again," he said.

"Even BJP's top central leaders campaigned in Gurez, but it didn't work for them. I focused solely on my campaign and informed my party leaders that I wanted to handle it myself," Khan added.

The Gurez Assembly constituency has 22,291 registered voters, consisting of 11,723 mal...