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2017 Srinagar by-election
The 2017 Srinagar by-election, held on April 9, 2017, was conducted to fill the vacant Lok Sabha seat of Srinagar in Jammu and Kashmir, India. The seat was previously held by Mehbooba Mufti, who resigned after becoming the Chief Minister of the state. This by-election was significant not only for its political implications but also due to the challenging security environment in the region, marked by widespread protests and a volatile socio-political climate following the escalation of tensions in Kashmir. The main contest was between the Indian National Congress candidate, former bureaucrat and People's Democratic Party member, and the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM), highlighting the shifting dynamics of regional political affiliations. The voter turnout was notably low, reflecting the prevailing unrest and political disenchantment among the electorate.