Jammu and Kashmir Elections: 10.22% Voter Turnout by 9 AM in Second Phase
Jammu and Kashmir recorded a 10.22% voter turnout by 9 AM in the second phase of elections, according to the Election Commission of India. The Poonch district had the highest turnout at 14.41%, followed by Reasi with 13.37%, Rajouri with 12.71%, Ganderbal with 12.61%, Budgam with 10.91%, and Srinagar with the lowest at 4.70%.
Voting began at 7 AM and will end at 6 PM. Notable voters included 102-year-old Hagi Karam Din Bhat, who chose to vote at the polling station in Reasi, and Paralympian Rakesh Kumar, who voted in Katra.
National Conference vice president Omar Abdullah expressed hope for a good turnout, stating, “We have been waiting for 10 years (for elections), and the first phase went well. We expect a good turnout from the second phase also.”
Over 25 lakh eligible voters will decide the fate of 239 candidates across 26 constituencies in six districts. The final phase of voting will be held on October 1, with vote counting on October 8.
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Jammu and Kashmir -: Jammu and Kashmir is a region in northern India. It has beautiful mountains and valleys.
Voter Turnout -: Voter turnout means the percentage of people who come to vote in an election.
Second Phase -: Second phase means the second part of the election process. Elections can happen in multiple parts or phases.
Poonch district -: Poonch is a district in Jammu and Kashmir. A district is like a big area with many towns and villages.
Srinagar -: Srinagar is the largest city and the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir.
Notable voters -: Notable voters are important or famous people who come to vote. They can inspire others to vote too.
Paralympian -: A Paralympian is an athlete who competes in the Paralympic Games, which are like the Olympics but for people with disabilities.
National Conference -: National Conference is a political party in Jammu and Kashmir. Political parties are groups of people who work together to run the government.
Omar Abdullah -: Omar Abdullah is a politician and the vice president of the National Conference party.
Eligible to vote -: Eligible to vote means allowed to vote. People who are 18 years or older and meet certain rules can vote.
Final phase -: Final phase means the last part of the election process.
Vote counting -: Vote counting is when officials count all the votes to see who won the election.
