The first phase was on September 18…
On Wednesday, the second phase of polling in the Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections witnessed a voter turnout of over 56 percent. It is with the democratic exercise passing off peacefully amid tight security.
There was active participation in key constituencies in 26 seats spread over six districts with long waiting of voters at polling stations since early morning.
20 of these segments recorded a marginally lower turnout than in the 2014 assembly elections when the total voting was 60 percent at the end of the day.
The first phase of polling was held on September 18. It saw an estimated 61.38 percent voter turnout, while the final phase is set to be on October 1 in the crucial elections being held after 10 years.
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Electoral Officer P.K. Pole announced a preliminary turnout figure of 56.05 percent, stating that it might change as polling continued in some areas, including Hazratbal and Reasi.
He emphasized that the election proceeded smoothly, with only minor incidents reported.
"There were some stray incidents, but there is no need for re-polling anywhere," Pole stated during a press conference after polls closed at 6 PM.
The highest turnout was recorded in the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi constituency, with 79.95 percent of registered voters exercising their franchise. Other notable turnout figures included Kangan (71.89 percent), Gulabgarh (73.49 per cent), and Surankote (75.11 per cent).
Edited By: Tanvi Walia
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