The voter turnout in the first phase of voting for Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections was recorded at 41.17 per cent as of 1 pm on Wednesday, according to the Election Commission.
Congress candidate from Banihal constituency of Ramban district, Vikar Rasool Wani, after casting his vote on Wednesday, said that only Congress has done the developmental works in the Banihal constituency and it will continue to do so in the future. He further said that neither the National
The voter turnout in the first phase of voting for Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections was recorded at 26.72 per cent as of 11 am on Wednesday, according to the Election Commission.
Hailing Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate from the Shopian Assembly constituency, Javaid Ahmad Qadri said that the PM has played a big role in improving the situation in Jammu and Kashmir. He added that people in large numbers have been coming to cast their
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday termed the withdrawal of the statehood status of Jammu and Kashmir a violation of the constitutional rights of the people there and assured the voters that their vote to the INDIA alliance will restore their rights.
National Conference Vice President Omar Abdullah exuded confidence in the party winning the assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir as the first phase of voting began on Wednesday.
Khalid Najib Suharwardy, the Jammu & Kashmir National Conference candidate for the Doda Assembly Constituency, called on the public to participate actively in the elections, emphasizing the significance of regaining special status for the region.
Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha called upon the voters to turn out in record numbers as the first phase of voting for assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir began on Wednesday.
People's Democratic Party (PDP) candidate from Pulwama Assembly constituency Waheed Para said that people want to change and this election process is to "reclaim whatever we have lost."
The first phase of voting in Jammu and Kashmir saw a cumulative voter turnout of 11.11 per cent as of 9 am on Wednesday, as per the Election Commission of India.
Indian National Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge appealed everyone to participate in the "crucial election and be the catalysts for change" as first phase of polling begins in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday.
Expressing satisfaction over assembly elections being held in Jammu and Kashmir, CPI(M) leader MY Tarigami said that people of the union territory are now hoping for a change and relief. He added that the delayed electoral process created discontent amongst the people in J&K.