JKPC led by Sajjad Lone was ahead in two seats while JKPDF and CPI-M were leading in one seat each while Independents were leading in three seats.

The BJP's spectacular performance, the best in the state so far, was however limited to the Jammu region where 37 seats are up for grabs.

The party has not been able to make any dent in the Valley which has 46 seats in all.

Going by the trends, unless any two of the four major parties -- BJP, PDP, NC and Congress--come together government formation would not be possible.

In the last elections, National Conference had won 28, PDP 21, Congress 17 and BJP 11 seats.

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