National Conference chief Omar Abdullahhas been declared winner on Ganderbal seat. Omar defeated his PDP rival Qazi Mohammed Afzal. In 2002 polls he exprienced a bitter defeat and despite been advised to contest from other constituency, Omar acted otherwise and came out clear winner.
The moment he arrived at Ganderbal his supporters and people received Omar warmly. Happy Omar Abdullah said, "I am elated and thankful to people of my Ganderbal constituency who have given me a chance to serve them, which I will be doing in the right earnest."