Mufti Mohammad Sayeed PDP(in coalition with the INC and JKNPP) Elections for the former Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir were held in September -October 2002 in four phases.

[1][2] Jammu & Kashmir National Conference was the single largest party but lacked majority.

[5] Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) were used for first time in Jammu Kashmir assembly elections in 2002.

[14][15] National Conference president Omar Abdullah contested from Ganderbal seat.

[17][18][19] The four stages of the elections were held as follows: JKNC became the single largest party with 28 seats.