- विज्ञापन -
Srinagar: A voter turnout of 61.11 pc was registered in the first phase polling in Jammu and Kashmir assembly polls, which were held on 24 constituencies in seven districts. According to Election Commission data, the voting percentage was 61.11 percent till 11.30 pm on Wednesday.
Voting started across 24 seats at 7 am, including 16 seats in the Kashmir region and eight seats in the Jammu region. The voting was peaceful and concluded without any problem at most places.
“Building on the successful foundation of the Lok Sabha Elections 2024, peaceful and enthusiastic voting marked the beginning of assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir,” EC said in a release.
“Voters from all sections of society responded to the ‘call of democracy’ wholeheartedly, reaffirming the confidence expressed by CEC Rajiv Kumar during the announcement of assembly elections that the people of J-K will give a befitting reply to the nefarious forces attempting to disrupt the electoral process,” it added.
The poll panel said that the long queues of voters at the polling stations showcased to the entire world, the deep trust and confidence of the people of J-K in the democratic exercise.
As per the election commission, Kishtwar district recorded the highest turnout at 80.14 percent followed by Ramban at 70.55 percent, Doda at 71.34 percent, Kulgam at 62.60 percent, Anantnag at 57.84 percent and Shopian at 55.96 percent. On the other hand, the Pulwama district recorded the lowest at 46.65 voter turnout percent.
J-K Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha also expressed happiness over a good voter turnout in the first phase. Voting for the second and third phases in J-K will be held on September 25 and October 1, respectively. Votes will be counted on October 8.
