The second phase of polling in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir witnessed a voter turnout of 54 percent till 5 pm, as per the Election Commission of India.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday reiterated that the opposition will use its full force to pressurise the Centre to restore Jammu and Kashmir's statehood.
A voter turnout of 46.12 percent was recorded till 3pm in the second phase of polling in six districts of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, according to the Election Commission of India.
Stepping up his attacks on the BJP-led central government, Congress MP and Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday said that they snatched statehood of Jammu and Kashmir so that it can be governed by outsiders.
As polling for the second phase of elections is underway in Jammu and Kashmir, Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on Wednesday said that this polling is itself a proof that people of the territory have appreciated the decisions of central government with positive approach.
Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar on Wednesday expressed his gratitude over a significant participation in the second phase of polling in Jammu and Kashmir and said that there is a history in the making.
The voter turnout in the second phase of voting for Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections was recorded at 36.93 per cent as of 1 pm on Wednesday, according to the Election Commission.
Congress MP and Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday appealed to the voters of Jammu and Kashmir to vote in large numbers after the polling for second phase began in the territory.
In a pointed remark aimed at its alliance parner Congress, which is contesting elections in Jammu and Kashmir alongside the National Conference, Omar Abdullah urged Rahul Gandhi to rap up the campaigning in Kashmir and shift his focus towards Jammu.
As the second phase of polling commences in Jammu and Kashmir, people in several parts of the territory were seen waiting in the long queues, waiting for their turn to cast vote.