The counting of votes in the restive region began on Tuesday, with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) emerging as the largest party with 28 seats, followed by the right-wing Hindu nationalist Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP) getting 25 seats.
The National Conference (NC) ended up getting 15 seats, while the Congress party and he independents won 12 and seven seats respectively.
BJP has got mandate from the Hindu-dominated Jammu province, while PDP has got votes from the Muslim-dominated areas.
The five-phase staggered polls in the region concluded on Saturday.
Tens of thousands of people ignored the boycott call of militant groups and separatists opposing New Delhi's rule and voted in the election.
According to the Indian election commission, the polls recorded a 66-percent turnout.
Analysts say, for the government formation, the parties have to form a coalition.
The region features a 87-strong assembly and for claiming the government, the coalition has to cobble up at least 44 seats.
The right-wing Hindu nationalist BJP who were heavily banking on Narendra Modi's charisma has failed to accomplish their target of "mission 44 plus".
Kashmir, the Himalayan region divided between India and Pakistan is claimed by both in full.
Since their independence from Britain, the two countries have fought three wars, two exclusively over Kashmir.
Source:Xinhua - globaltimes.cn
23/12/14
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