Nine political parties and candidates, including the BJP, Apni Party, and DPAP, had advocated for postponing the elections due to snowfall on Mughal Road and other accessibility issues. However, the NC and PDP opposed the delay.
The Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP) has officially announced that its leader, Ghulam Nabi Azad, will contest the upcoming Lok Sabha elections from the Anantnag-Rajouri constituency. The declaration was made by DPAP treasurer Taj Mohiuddin during a press conference held in Srinagar.