Jammu and Kashmir Prepares for Second Phase of Elections
Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], September 25: Preparations are in full swing for the second phase of polling in Jammu and Kashmir, scheduled for September 25. This phase will cover 26 Assembly seats.
Security Measures
Security has been tightened with CCTV surveillance to ensure fair polling. At the pink polling stations in the Kalakote-Sundarbani assembly constituency, booth level officer Gurubachan Singh mentioned, “The cameras are installed. For specially-abled voters, we have wheelchairs. We have created a selfie point to encourage voting.”
Polling Parties and EVMs
In Poonch district, polling parties have left for their respective polling booths with Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs). Similarly, in Srinagar, polling parties have collected their EVMs and dispatched them to their stations. Khalid Hussain Malik, the returning officer of Zadibal Constituency, highlighted that the Election Commission of India has focused on the welfare of polling parties, providing various facilities. He noted, “There are around 143 polling stations in Zadibal Constituency, making it the largest assembly constituency in Srinagar district.”
Key Constituencies and Candidates
The second phase will cover 26 assembly seats in six districts, including prominent constituencies like Budgam, Ganderbal, and Zadibal. Notable candidates include former Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, BJP chief Ravinder Raina, and Congress president Tariq Hamid Karra.
First Phase and Upcoming Phases
The first phase of voting was completed on September 18 with a 61.13% voter turnout. The second and third phases are scheduled for September 25 and October 1, respectively. Vote counting will take place on October 8, along with Haryana.
Doubts Revealed
Jammu and Kashmir -: Jammu and Kashmir is a region in northern India. It is known for its beautiful mountains and valleys.
Second Phase of Elections -: Elections are held in different stages or phases. The second phase means it is the second part of the voting process.
Tight Security -: Tight security means there are many police and security measures to keep everyone safe during the elections.
Special Facilities -: Special facilities are extra arrangements made to help people, like ramps for the disabled or extra lights for better visibility.
Polling -: Polling is the process where people vote to choose their leaders.
Assembly seats -: Assembly seats are positions in the state government that people vote for. Each seat represents a different area.
CCTV surveillance -: CCTV surveillance means using cameras to watch and record what is happening to ensure safety.
Polling parties -: Polling parties are groups of people who help organize and manage the voting process.
Voters -: Voters are people who are eligible to vote in the elections.
Former Chief Minister -: A former Chief Minister is someone who used to be the head of the state government.
Omar Abdullah -: Omar Abdullah is a politician who was once the Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir.
BJP -: BJP stands for Bharatiya Janata Party, a major political party in India.
Ravinder Raina -: Ravinder Raina is a politician and the current chief of the BJP in Jammu and Kashmir.
Voter turnout -: Voter turnout is the percentage of eligible voters who actually vote in the elections.
Vote counting -: Vote counting is the process of adding up all the votes to see who won the election.
