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Jammu and Kashmir Elections Highlights: 56% Voter Turnout Recorded In Phase 2, Surpasses 2024 LS Polls

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Jammu and Kashmir Phase 2 Election 2024 Live Updates and Latest News: After the abrogation of articles 370 and 35A, people of Jammu and Kashmir are voting for the first time to elect a government for the Union Territory. Many high-profile candidates including former Chief Minister and vice president of Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (JKNC) Omar Abdullah, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Jammu and Kashmir Chief Ravinder Raina, and Apni Party chief Altaf Bukhari along with other 236 candidates are in the fray.

Jammu and Kashmir Phase 2 Election 2024
Jammu and Kashmir Phase 2 Election 2024

The assembly segments for this phase encompass the central Kashmir districts of Budgam, Srinagar, and Ganderbal, along with the Poonch and Rajouri districts in the Jammu region. The Election Commission has reported that over 2.5 million eligible voters will cast their ballots in this phase.

The first phase of polling was a big success as more than 61.38 % people cast their vote and now, it is anticipated that polling in the second round will also go higher.

With key political figures contesting vital constituencies, the outcomes of these elections could significantly impact the future of Jammu and Kashmir, as voters prepare to exercise their franchise amidst ongoing concerns about safety and stability.

Sep 25, 2024, 8:36 PM IST

Jammu and Kashmir Phase 2 Election 2024 Live Blog Closed – Stay Updated On Oneindia Website
Sep 25, 2024, 7:58 PM IST

As of 7 PM, a 54.11% voter turnout was recorded across 26 assembly constituencies, with voting proceeding peacefully without incidents. The overall turnout in Phase 2 surpassed that of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, according to the Election Commission of India.
Sep 25, 2024, 7:55 PM IST

J&K Chief Electoral Officer PK Pole reported the highest voter turnout in Shri Mata Vaishno Devi, Katra assembly constituency at 79.95%, with Reasi district leading overall at 74.14%. Poonch followed with 73.78%, Rajouri at 69.85%, Ganderbal at 62.63%, Budgam at 61.31%, and Srinagar at 29.24%, with polling still ongoing at some stations.
Sep 25, 2024, 7:30 PM IST

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Electoral Officer PK Pole stated, "I do not believe there is any incident that would necessitate a repoll. Out of 3,502 polling stations, none recorded a voting percentage in the single digits. In Srinagar, the polling percentage has exceeded that of the Lok Sabha elections. Previously, Srinagar's turnout during the Lok Sabha polls was 24.83%, and this time, we've surpassed that by 5%."
Sep 25, 2024, 7:27 PM IST

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Rajiv Kumar described the ongoing Assembly polls in Jammu and Kashmir as "history in the making," highlighting the significant turnout of voters at polling booths, even in areas previously marked by calls for boycotts. Speaking to reporters during the second phase of polling for 26 seats, Kumar noted the extensive CCTV coverage and observed that people of all ages—youngsters, women, and senior citizens—were patiently waiting to cast their votes. He emphasized that this moment represents a "festival of democracy," as voting is taking place in regions where it had not occurred before, signaling a strong commitment to democratic participation.
Sep 25, 2024, 7:21 PM IST

Amid ongoing Phase Two J&K, elections 2024, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi asserted on Wednesday that restoring statehood is a fundamental right of the people of Jammu and Kashmir. He declared that if the central government fails to reinstate it after the assembly elections, the INDIA bloc will mobilize public protests and exert "full force" in Parliament. Speaking at an election rally, he described the 2019 decision to divide the former state into two Union Territories as "a grave injustice" to the people of Jammu and Kashmir. "Such a transformation from statehood to Union Territory has never occurred in India's history," Gandhi, the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, emphasized.
Sep 25, 2024, 6:53 PM IST

J&K: SSP Ganderbal Wasim Qadri reported significant voter enthusiasm today, with over 50% turnout by 3 PM. He confirmed that extensive security measures were in place, including 75 companies of CRPF and 10 companies of armed forces, alongside local police support.
Sep 25, 2024, 6:25 PM IST

Poonch: Voting for the 2nd phase of the assembly elections is underway in the polling booths in the Pir Panjal Range of Poonch Haveli Constituency.
Sep 25, 2024, 6:24 PM IST

The Election Commission provides special Shikara services for voters living near Dal Lake to take them to their concerned polling booths in the Zadibal Assembly Constituency.
Sep 25, 2024, 6:23 PM IST

By 5 PM, the second phase of the Jammu & Kashmir Assembly elections recorded a voter turnout of 54%.
Sep 25, 2024, 6:02 PM IST

Bashir Mir, the PDP candidate from the Ganderbal Assembly Constituency, expressed, "The enthusiasm and long queues at polling stations in Ganderbal can be attributed to the high profile of Omar Abdullah. The people understand that if they vote for him, they will likely never get the chance to meet him. With around 80% of Ganderbal's population being middle class, and many living below the poverty line, they need a representative who is accessible. Voters are keen to support someone like me, a local candidate, who they can approach with their concerns."
Sep 25, 2024, 5:42 PM IST

As Phase Two polling continues in Jammu, J&K, PDP Chief Mehbooba Mufti conducted a roadshow to support her party's candidate, Aditya Gupta, for the Jammu East Assembly Constituency. The BJP has nominated Yudhvir Sethi, while the Congress has put forward Yogesh Sawhney as their candidate for the same constituency, where polling is set to occur in the third phase of elections on October 1.
Sep 25, 2024, 5:39 PM IST

During the second phase of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Elections 2024, elderly individuals arrived in wheelchairs to cast their votes at polling station 80 in Khansahib, Budgam.
Sep 25, 2024, 5:25 PM IST

In Rajouri, voting is currently taking place at a polling station located in the Budhal (ST) constituency.
Sep 25, 2024, 5:13 PM IST

In Rajouri, J&K, visuals from the Zero Point at the India-Pakistan border in the Makri and Sehar villages of the Nowshera Assembly Constituency capture the ongoing second phase of voting.
Sep 25, 2024, 5:13 PM IST

During the J&K Assembly elections in Reasi, voters queued at a polling station in Katra, where the PDP has fielded Bodh Raj Meania, the BJP has nominated Kuldeep Raj Dubey, and Congress has put forth Mumtaz Ahmed.
Sep 25, 2024, 5:02 PM IST

A delegation of diplomats from multiple countries visited Srinagar's Dal Lake to observe the Assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir.
Sep 25, 2024, 4:39 PM IST

US Deputy Chief of Mission Jorgan K. Andrews remarked, "It's truly fascinating to witness how India conducts its elections, the meticulous preparations involved, and the celebratory spirit of this period. It's inspiring to see Kashmir participating in the voting process after a decade."
Sep 25, 2024, 4:16 PM IST

Polling booths in Jammu and Kashmir, managed by women, are fostering a welcoming environment for every voter.
Sep 25, 2024, 4:10 PM IST

Female voters travel by Shikara to reach the polling station situated in the hamlets of Dal Lake.
Sep 25, 2024, 3:52 PM IST

By 3 PM, a voter turnout of 46.12% was recorded in the second phase of polling across 26 constituencies.
Sep 25, 2024, 3:40 PM IST

Congress leader Supriya Shrinate described the ongoing J&K elections as a turning point, stating that the region is voting for its future amid a decade of mismanagement and unemployment. She criticized the distribution of local resources to outsiders and the reduction of statehood to a Union Territory, calling it unprecedented in independent India's history. Shrinate expressed confidence in Congress's position, attributing the high voter turnout to a desire for change and waning trust in BJP's tactics.
Sep 25, 2024, 3:26 PM IST
Jammu and Kashmir

"It's good, and I've never been here before... It's good to come to Srinagar," says Norwegian diplomat Beate Gabrielsen after visiting a polling booth in Srinagar
Sep 25, 2024, 3:10 PM IST
Jammu and Kashmir

After casting his vote in Reasi, Mohd Kalu - who says that he gave up terrorist activities in 2004, says, "It feels great...I would like to urge everyone - step forward and elect your government. This will lead to a good life...That time (in the past) was such that there were some compulsions due to which we had to take people at gunpoint. This is not that era. I have been living peacefully since 2004...I believe in democracy...People can live as they want - they can sport a beard, wear a cap, salwar-kameez, sport a braid...I would like to tell the youth to leave that path and come to the mainstream, form your government and live in peace..."
Sep 25, 2024, 3:09 PM IST
Jammu and Kashmir

Congress leader Supriya Shrinate says, "Breakthrough elections are going on in Jammu and Kashmir. J&K is electing for its future. There has been complete mismanagement and unemployment in Jammu and Kashmir for the last 10 years... Their resources have been distributed among outsiders. The statehood was taken away. It has never happened in the history of independent India that the status of state was reduced to a Union Territory... We are in a good position and the way the voter turnout has been, I think people don't trust BJP's gimmicks anymore and they are seeking change..."
Sep 25, 2024, 3:07 PM IST
Jammu and Kashmir

“Vote is valuable, why waste it? I request all to come and vote,” says 85-year-old Rani.
Sep 25, 2024, 2:39 PM IST
Jammu and Kashmir

"We thought that the statehood (of Jammu & Kashmir) would be restored before the elections, and that was the right method. We want that your democratic right - the statehood of J&K - be restored at the earliest," Congress MP Rahul Gandhi said in Jammu.
Sep 25, 2024, 2:28 PM IST
Jammu and Kashmir

Jammu and Kashmir Election 2024: Foreign delegates visit a polling centre in Lal Chowk area of Srinagar.
Sep 25, 2024, 2:27 PM IST
Jammu and Kashmir

BJP candidate from #Budhal Assembly seat Chowdhary Zulfkar Ali says "The development of the region and unemployment are among the major issues here. The region has not seen much development in the last 70-72 years. Regional political parties were involved in region-specific politics. They took votes and worked for specific regions, people were upset with that. It is because of this people are coming out to vote in such large numbers. People have lot of hope with the Modi government and we expect that double-engine government will be formed."
Sep 25, 2024, 2:18 PM IST
Jammu and Kashmir

Addressing a sea of supporters in Jammu and Kashmir, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi, said, “In the history of India, after 1947 several UTs were turned into states. States were divided – Telangana was formed out of Andhra Pradesh, Jharkhand was formed out of Bihar, Chhattisgarh was carved out of Madhya Pradesh. But for the first time after independence, a state was turned into a UT. This was done to Jammu & Kashmir. This is an injustice to you. Your democratic rights have been snatched away from you. Today J&K, is not run by the people of J&K, it is run by the people of other states. We had thought that you would get back the statehood before elections. That would have been the correct way…But it is fine that they are conducting elections first. But we want your democratic rights, the statehood of J&K is given back to you.”
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