Pulwama Voters Line Up for First Phase of Jammu and Kashmir Elections
In Pulwama, Jammu and Kashmir, voters formed long queues to cast their votes as the first phase of polling began. People Democratic Party (PDP) leader and spokesperson Mohit Ban criticized the decisions made on August 5, 2019, stating they were inhumane to the people of Jammu and Kashmir.
Speaking about the elections, Ban said, “The queues formed during the polls are the testimony of the decisions that Delhi took on August 5, 2019, and the way they were inhumane to the people of Jammu and Kashmir. Once these queues end and the results are out on October 8, you will see the verdict of the people is against the decision of 5th August 2019.”
He further added, “The people have seen how their resources, their lands, jobs, and identities have been under attack for the last five years. The way there are queues across all booths, we see anger and emotions pouring in from the people.”
Ban also mentioned that the party’s manifesto is clear and that their leaders have been campaigning for a month. He believes that people are unhappy with how they are being treated and are coming out to vote to express their dissatisfaction.
Polling for the first phase of the Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections began at 7 am today amid tight security arrangements. The voting will conclude at 6 pm. Long queues of voters were seen at polling stations in the morning. In the first phase, 24 assembly constituencies across the Union Territory are voting today, which includes 16 seats in the Kashmir region and 8 seats in the Jammu region. Voting for the second and third phases in J-K will be held on September 25 and October 1 respectively. The counting of votes will be held on October 8. This marks the first Assembly elections in J-K since the abrogation of Article 370 in August 2019.
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Pulwama -: Pulwama is a district in the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir. It is known for its beautiful landscapes and has been in the news for various reasons.
Jammu and Kashmir -: Jammu and Kashmir is a region in northern India. It used to be a state but is now a Union Territory, which means it is directly governed by the central government of India.
PDP -: PDP stands for People’s Democratic Party. It is a political party in Jammu and Kashmir that participates in elections and represents the interests of the people there.
Mohit Ban -: Mohit Ban is a leader of the PDP. He speaks on behalf of the party and shares their views and opinions on various issues.
August 5, 2019 -: On August 5, 2019, the Indian government made a big decision to remove Article 370, which gave special status to Jammu and Kashmir. This means the region no longer has its own constitution and laws.
Article 370 -: Article 370 was a part of the Indian Constitution that gave special autonomy to Jammu and Kashmir. It allowed the region to have its own laws and government, separate from the rest of India.
Constituencies -: Constituencies are areas that elect a representative to the government. In this election, there are 24 such areas in Jammu and Kashmir where people are voting.
Abrogation -: Abrogation means the official ending or cancellation of a law or agreement. In this context, it refers to the ending of Article 370.