SRINAGAR: A voter turnout of 61.13 computer was registered within the first section polling in Jammu and Kashmir meeting polls, which had been held on 24 constituencies in seven districts. In accordance with Election Fee information, the voting proportion was 61.13 per cent until 11.30 pm. Voting began throughout 24 seats at 7 am right this moment, together with 16 seats within the Kashmir area and eight seats within the Jammu area. The voting was peaceable.
There was not a major change from 2014 within the voter turnout within the 24 segments that voted in section one among Jammu and Kashmir polls on Wednesday, the primary meeting elections for the reason that abrogation of Article 370 in 2019. In accordance with the Statistical report of the Election Fee of India on the 2014 Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Meeting polls, the voter turnout in these districts was 60.19 per cent.
“Constructing on the profitable basis of the Lok Sabha Elections 2024, peaceable and enthusiastic voting marked the start of meeting elections in Jammu and Kashmir,” EC mentioned in a launch. “Voters from all sections of society responded to the ‘name of democracy’ wholeheartedly, reaffirming the arrogance expressed by CEC Rajiv Kumar in the course of the announcement of meeting elections that the individuals of J-Okay will give a befitting reply to the nefarious forces making an attempt to disrupt the electoral course of,” it added.
The ballot panel mentioned that the lengthy queues of voters on the polling stations showcased to the whole world, the deep belief and confidence of the individuals of J-Okay within the democratic train. Kishtwar district recorded the very best turnout at 80.14 per cent adopted by Ramban at 70.55 per cent, Doda at 71.34 per cent, Kulgam at 62.60 per cent, Anantnag at 57.84 per cent and Shopian at 55.96 per cent. The Pulwama district recorded the bottom at 46.65 per cent.
J-Okay Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha additionally expressed happiness over voter turnout within the first section. In a publish on X, LG Sinha mentioned, “Congratulations J-Okay for a historic voter turnout! I wish to thank all voters, who exercised their franchise in 1st Section. File polling within the peaceable, free and honest election attests to the power of Indian democracy and other people’s religion in democratic values. I have to congratulate all my sisters & first-time voters for collaborating in massive numbers to have a good time the pageant of democracy. Heartfelt gratitude to excellent safety forces, JKP & Election Officers. Approx 59% polling within the first section exhibits ‘Jamhooriyat’ (democracy) is flourishing in J-Okay.”
“Lengthy queues of voters in Doda, Kishtwar, Ramban, Pulwama, Shopian, Kulgam, and Anantnag demolished the motivated propaganda of the adversaries. Folks have additionally rebuffed the agenda of divisive components and reaffirmed their religion in democracy,” LG Manoj Sinha added. Jammu and Kashmir is witnessing an fascinating contest with a number of political events and independents within the fray. Nationwide Congress and Congress have allied, although they’re additionally in pleasant contest on some seats.
That is the primary election in Jammu and Kashmir after the abrogation of Article 370. Leaders have held hectic campaigns to spice up the prospects of their get together candidates. Sheikh Abdul Rashid, popularly often called Engineer Rashid, getting interim bail from a Delhi courtroom has added one other dimension to the election together with his Awami Ittehad Social gathering contesting the polls.
Rashid contested the Lok Sabha elections as an Impartial and defeated Nationwide Convention chief Omar Abdullah from the Baramulla seat. The Nationwide Convention and PDP leaders have taken digs on the BJP following Rashid’s launch from jail on bail. Voting for the second and third phases in J-Okay will probably be held on September 25 and October 1, respectively. Votes will probably be counted on October 8. (With PTI Inputs)
