Jammu and Kashmir Elections: 56.01% Voter Turnout in Final Phase
The third and final phase of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections saw a 56.01% voter turnout by 3 pm. Voting took place in 40 constituencies across seven districts, with strong security measures in place.
Voter Turnout by District
| District | Turnout (%) |
|---|---|
| Bandipora | 53.09 |
| Baramulla | 46.09 |
| Jammu | 56.74 |
| Kathua | 62.43 |
| Kupwara | 52.98 |
| Samba | 63.24 |
| Udhampur | 64.43 |
Notable candidates include former deputy Chief Ministers Tara Chand and Muzaffar Hussain Beig. This election is the first since the abrogation of Article 370. Major political figures like Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Rahul Gandhi campaigned extensively. Vote counting will occur on October 8.
Doubts Revealed
Jammu and Kashmir -: Jammu and Kashmir is a region in northern India. It used to be a state but is now a Union Territory.
Voter Turnout -: Voter turnout means the percentage of people who actually voted out of all the people who could vote.
Constituencies -: Constituencies are areas that elect a representative to the government. Think of them like different parts of a big city.
Security Measures -: Security measures are actions taken to keep people safe. For elections, this might mean having police or soldiers around to prevent any trouble.
Deputy Chief Ministers -: Deputy Chief Ministers are like the second-in-command leaders of a state or Union Territory.
Article 370 -: Article 370 was a special law that gave Jammu and Kashmir more independence than other parts of India. It was removed in 2019.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi -: Narendra Modi is the current Prime Minister of India, which means he is the head of the government.
Rahul Gandhi -: Rahul Gandhi is a well-known Indian politician and a member of the Congress party.
Vote Counting -: Vote counting is the process of adding up all the votes to see who won the election.
