In the ongoing Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections, voter turnout has been a key focus, with several constituencies witnessing high participation. Notably, the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi seat in the Jammu region and Khansahib in the Kashmir Valley emerged as standout areas for voter engagement.
Shri Mata Vaishno Devi seat recorded the highest overall voting percentage at an impressive 75.29%, while Khansahib in the Kashmir Valley followed closely with 67.70%, reflecting a strong turnout in both regions.
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The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly election’s second phase of voting was smoothly held from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
54.11% of voters were registered at the voting places as of 7 p.m. The ECI noted in a statement that “the overall voter turnout recorded in these six districts that went to polls in Phase 2 has also surpassed the turnout recorded in the Lok Sabha Elections 2024.”
Overall, the polling process was orderly. There were a few isolated events, such as arguments, but nowhere does a re-poll seem necessary,” he continued.
According to the EC data, the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi seat in the Jammu region had the highest total vote percentage (75.29), closely followed by Poonch-Haveli (72.71), Gulbgarh (ST) at 72.19, and Surankote (72.18). Khansahib registered the highest voting percentage of 67.70 out of the 15 Kashmir valley assembly segments. Chrar-i-Sharief at 66% and Kangan (ST) at 67.60% came next.
Tariq Hamid Karra, the president of the JKPCC, Omar Abdullah, the former chief minister of the former state, and Ravinder Raina, the chairman of the BJP in J&K, are important contenders in this round.
In the meantime, a group of sixteen diplomats—including those from the US, Norway, and Singapore—arrived in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday to watch the ongoing assembly elections.
With over 2.5 million votes, the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly election will determine the fate of 239 candidates vying for 26 seats spread among three districts: Ganderbal, Srinagar, and Budgam; and the districts of Reasi, Rajouri, and Poonch in the Jammu region.
Three phases of Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections are being held in Jammu & Kashmir. On September 18, 24 seats were up for election in the first phase, with a 61.13% polling percentage. On October 1, the third phase of voting for 40 seats will take place, and on October 8, the ballots will be counted.
Voter turnout up to 7 p.m. was 54% Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections.
According to the Election Commission of India, 54.11% of voters cast ballots in the second round of voting in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir up till 7 p.m.
The voting process was conducted in a calm environment devoid of intimidation or fear. Additionally, voters living close to the border were able to cast ballots in 55 border polling places located close to the LoC in 89 Poonch Haveli and 90 Mendhar AC in Poonch district, as well as 51 border polling places in Rajouri district. In keeping with the Commission’s determination to democratize even the most isolated regions of the nation, voting took place today at these border polling places, an announcement from ECI on Wednesday stated.
54.11% of voters were registered at the voting places as of 7 p.m. The total voter turnout in these six districts that participated in Phase 2 elections was higher than the turnout in the 2024 Lok Sabha Elections. Voter turnout in Phase 1 of the Jammu-Kashmir Assembly elections was encouraging, with 61.38% of voters casting ballots at polling places across 24 ACs, according to a statement from the ECI.
Phase II polls show 56.05% of respondents Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections.
On Wednesday, September 25, 2024, more than 56% of voters cast ballots in the second round of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections, which was held for 26 seats.
Polling proceeded “peacefully,” according to officials.
J&K Chief Electoral Officer P.K. Pole announced during a press conference in Srinagar that 56.05% of voters participated in the second phase of voting.
As polling was still taking place in several areas, such as Hazratbal and Reasi, Mr. Pole emphasized that the percentage was just an estimate.
He claimed that the polling process was generally orderly and quiet.
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