The National Conference appeared to be emerging as the single largest party in a fractured verdict in the Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections .With results of five seats already out, the NC headed by Omar Abdullah has won three seats and was ahead in 23 of the 87 seats for which counting of votes was taken up. Omar Abdullah, Mufti Sayeed, Mehbooba win from their Kashmir constituencies.Counting of votes in the seven-phased elections to 87 constituencies began at 9 am at 22 centres across the state amidst tight security. The final results are expected to be out by the evening.