Srinagar bypolls: Farooq Abdullah has an easy win over PDP's Nazir Khan

Srinagar: National Conference president Farooq Abdullah registered an easy win over People Democratic Party's Nazim Khan, in the bypoll that happened for the Srinagar Lok sabha constituency for which results were announced on Saturday.

He also demanded imposition of Governor's rule in J&K.

Abdullah, whose only electoral defeat has come in 2014 Lok Sabha elections, is locked in a direct contest with ruling PDP's Nazir Ahmad Khan.

The counting of votes began at Sher-e-Kashmir International Convention Centre (SKICC) at 8.00 am.

The bypoll to Srinagar Lok Sabha seat was held on April 9, with the constituency recording its lowest voter turnout of 7.13 per cent.

The polling day was also marred by violence which left eight persons dead and scores of others, including security personnel, injured in clashes with stone-pelting protesters.

The Election Commission conducted a repoll on Thursday on 38 polling stations which were worst hit by the poll day violence. The repoll saw an abysmal turnout of two per cent.

State Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Shantmanu said besides the presence of observers, the entire counting will be video-graphed.

The CEO inspected the counting halls established for each of the assembly segment, and was briefed about the security arrangements inside and outside the venue.

During his visit to the media centre, the CEO also directed the officials to provide full assistance to media fraternity in disseminating the news.