2017 Srinagar by-election

A by-election was held in the Lok Sabha constituency of Srinagar on 9 April 2017 with repolling in 38 polling on 13 April. It was triggered by the resignation of Tariq Hameed Karra after his defection from Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Democratic Party to the Indian National Congress.[1]

21 March was the final date for candidates to nominate. Voting took place between 7am and 5pm.[2]

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  2. ^ "By-election to Srinagar Lok Sabha constituency on April 9". 14 March 2017.