Jammu And Kashmir: PM Modi, Amit Shah Urge People To Vote Against Terrorism, Nepotism And Corruption

As the second phase of polling begins in Jammu and Kashmir, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday urged the people of Jammu and Kashmir to come out and must exercise their vote.

In a tweet, minutes before the second phase of polling for Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections 2024 began, PM Modi on the micro-blogging site X, formerly known as Twitter, said, "I appeal to all voters that they must cast their votes and play an important role in strengthening democracy."

In the phase 2 of Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections, nearly 2.5 million voters will decide the fate of 239 candidates in the fray for 26 seats, including that of former chief minister of the erstwhile state Omar Abdullah. These assembly constituencies are spread over six districts -- three in the Valley and as many in the Jammu division.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah also shared a post to encourage voters of Jammu and Kashmir. He said, "I appeal to all the voters going to cast their votes in the second phase of the Jammu and Kashmir election to vote in maximum numbers for the creation of a terror-free and developed Jammu and Kashmir."

"Vote today to strengthen democracy and to free Jammu and Kashmir from terrorism, nepotism, and corruption," he added.