New Delhi: Historical past was created within the Baramulla Lok Sabha constituency because it recorded a 59% voter turnout, the best ever within the historical past of the constituency. Former terrorists, their households, and members of Jamaat-e-Islami solid their votes for peace and a greater future.
Lively terrorist Umar’s brother, Rauf Ahmed, confirmed nice braveness and love for democracy by voting from Ussu village, as soon as a stronghold of separatists. Within the final 5 elections, not more than 2-3% voting has taken place on this space, however at the moment a large turnout was recorded.
Interesting to his brother, Rauf urged him to finish violence and return to the trail of peace and progress. Not solely Rauf and his household, however former terrorist Javed Ahmed Bhat and the previous normal secretary of the banned Jamaat-e-Islami group additionally voted with hopes for a greater and extra stunning future.
Rauf Ahmed additionally appealed to his brother to return again dwelling and resign violence. Highlighting the constructive change within the Pattan area, as soon as infamous for unrest, Rauf pressured the significance of taking part within the democratic course of to form a greater future for all.
In an unique interview with Zee Information, Rauf mentioned, “I voted alone, was on the polling sales space at 7 am. I got here with my mom and brothers, and all of us solid our votes. As we speak, individuals are voting in massive numbers. Voting is the one strategy to get our rights. He added, “My brother has been an lively Lashkar terrorist for the final six years. I enchantment to him to return dwelling. Our mom is unwell and retains crying for Umar. My brother didn’t even name on the time of my father’s dying. I enchantment to him to return dwelling.”
Taking ahead the story of change, former terrorist turned BJP employee Javed Ahmad Bhat shared his journey from a tough previous to a hopeful future. Casting his vote for the event of Jammu and Kashmir, Javed credited the initiatives of the central authorities after 2019 for the constructive change within the area.
Javed mentioned, “I voted for the event of Jammu and Kashmir. Earlier, the scenario in Jammu and Kashmir was not good, however after 2019 when the central authorities took management of the Jammu and Kashmir administration, the scenario has began bettering in each facet.” He mentioned that his previous as a terrorist is a nightmare, and after realizing his mistake, he left that insanity and joined the mainstream BJP.
In the meantime, Jamaat-e-Islami, as soon as thought of the dad or mum group of Hizbul-Mujahideen, banned below UAPA as a consequence of its anti-India ideology, has now modified its stance and desires to take part within the elections when the ban is lifted. As we speak, former normal secretary of Jamaat Ghulam Qadir Lone additionally solid his vote in Sopore city with the hope that they’ll take part within the electoral course of as soon as the ban is lifted.
Lone mentioned, “Now we have been voting since 1969, however when the Muslim Mutahida Mahaz was shaped, elections had been rigged, and we misplaced religion in voting. However now it appears that evidently the Indian authorities has understood that the scenario in Kashmir has worsened because of the rigging of elections and it appears that evidently this is not going to occur sooner or later. If the ban is lifted, not solely I however the whole occasion will take part within the elections,” he mentioned.
The Baramulla Lok Sabha seat created historical past with 59 per cent polling recorded. It’s the best polling proportion within the historical past of the Baramulla parliamentary constituency. Chief Electoral Officer P.Okay. Pole mentioned this in a press convention.
He mentioned, “Now we have achieved this with none report of violence on the polling day. The individuals of Baramulla have created historical past at the moment by registering the highest-ever polling proportion for a parliamentary seat, and the election day was freed from violence,” the CEO mentioned.
It was like a festive day in Baramulla at the moment as large crowds of voters from numerous backgrounds had been seen at each polling station, united of their quest for progress and stability. Youth, males, and ladies voters gathered at polling stations, echoing aspirations for growth, employment, and peace.
Shamim Ahmad, a voter who got here to solid his vote at Shadipora polling station mentioned, “Now we have voted for a greater future and growth. We imagine that the vote is the ability of a frequent man, and it might carry change on the grassroots stage. We additionally need change, a greater voice in Parliament that may assist us in getting a greater life.”
Whereas the electoral course of from Kupwara to Budgam moved forward with vigour and function, the Baramulla parliamentary constituency elections mirrored the enduring spirit of democracy inside the Kashmir Valley. With a file voter turnout within the latest elections and excessive expectations of higher participation within the upcoming phases, the area has set a brand new chapter of progress and prosperity.
The large turnout in north Kashmir proved to be a major milestone within the democratic journey, with safety measures in place to make sure a clean and incident-free polling course of. An thrilling electoral contest is being witnessed among the many key candidates. The Baramulla constituency is witnessing a triangular contest between former chief minister Omar Abdullah former minister Sajad Gani Lone and former MLA Engineer Rashid, who’s contesting from Tihar jail. Each Omar and Sajad hailed the heavy voter turnout, expressing hope of a landslide victory.
Omar Abdullah mentioned that it’s a good factor that the youth are popping out of their houses to vote for his or her representatives. I’ve visited many polling stations thus far; reviews are good from different locations as effectively, heavy voting is going down, this can be a good factor, and votes are being solid for NC. Persons are voting in massive numbers; this can be a good factor for a politician. He mentioned that I’m joyful that many district presidents and senior members of Jamaat Islamia solid their votes after a very long time. Omar Abdullah mentioned that I request the Election Fee to elevate the ban on Jamaat Islamia in Jammu and Kashmir so that they can take part within the upcoming meeting elections.
Sajjad Gani Lone mentioned, “Now we have performed our work, instructed individuals why we’re contesting the elections, and now it’s the flip of the individuals to resolve their representatives, however I’m assured that we’ll win.”
The fifth section of polling coated 4 districts of Kashmir Valley, together with Baramulla, Kupwara, Bandipora, and components of Budgam, together with areas alongside the Line of Management in Kupwara and Baramulla districts.
Amid a bustling electoral state of affairs, 22 candidates had been vying for victory, with an exhilarating contest between former chief minister Omar Abdullah of the Nationwide Convention and Folks’s Convention president Sajjad Gani Lone and Engineer Rashid of the Awami Ittehad Social gathering. Engineer Rashid’s presence regardless of being in jail gave a triangular dimension to the election battle, additional growing the political warmth.
