PDP Extends Lead to 3,500 Votes After 10th Round In the latest update from the Budgam Assembly by-election, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) continues to widen its margin. After the completion of the 10th round of counting, PDP candidate Aga Syed Muntazir Mehdi is leading by 3,500 votes. According to officials at the counting centre, the PDP camp remains upbeat as the lead has steadily increased since the early rounds. Local voters in several areas expressed satisfaction over the smooth polling process and said they are hopeful for positive change in the constituency. The final rounds of counting are still underway, and more updates are expected shortly.