J&K Assembly Election 2024: In the penultimate phase of the elections to the Jammu-Kashmir Legislative Assembly, voters queued up in long lines at the polling stations dotting the picturesque landscape and carried forward the momentum witnessed during Phase-1.
Voting across 26 constituencies which commenced at 7 AM today was held peacefully without any incidents of violence. As of 7 PM, a voter turnout of 54.11% was recorded at the polling stations. The overall voter turnout recorded in these six districts that went for polls in Phase 2 have also surpassed the turnout recorded in Lok Sabha Elections 2024.
Phase-1 of the Jammu-Kashmir Assembly elections had also witnessed an encouraging response by voters with a voter turnout of 61.38% across 24 constituencies.
History in the making: CEC
Earlier in the day, interacting with media at Nirvachan Sadan, CEC Rajiv Kumar said that these elections are “history in the making”, the echoes of which will be carried through posterity. He added that the valleys and the mountains which had once witnessed fear and boycott, are now taking part in the democratic festivities or “Jashn-e-Jamhuriyat”. Strong security measures were in place creating a conducive environment for voters to cast their vote without fear or intimidation. Webcasting was in place in all polling stations to ensure transparency of the voting process.
While demonstrating the visuals emerging live from the polling stations in Jammu & Kashmir, CEC Kumar lauded the voters seen patiently waiting for their turn to vote at the Polling Stations and said that it is a resounding statement of their belief in democracy.
In Phase-2, 26 Assembly Constituencies, spread across 6 districts saw polling across 3502 polling stations set up for voters in this phase. 239 Candidates were in the fray including 233 men and 6 women candidates in this phase of the elections. The six districts that went to polls in phase 2 are - Budgam, Ganderbal, Poonch, Rajouri, Reasi and Srinagar.
Young voters reflected the aspirations of peace, democracy and progress as first time voters proudly showcased their inked fingers after voting. A total of over 1.2 lakh electors are in the age of 18-19 for phase 2.
Dal Lake provided a scenic backdrop for the polling festivities
The Dal Lake provided a scenic backdrop for the polling festivities. Voters reached their polling stations aboard the iconic Shikara to cast their vote. Voting took place in a tranquil atmosphere free of fear and intimidation.
Voters inhabiting the areas near the border were also empowered to exercise their franchise. These Border Polling Stations saw voting today in line with the Commission’s resolve to bring even the remotest corners of the country into the democratic fold.
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