Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Elections

September 25, 2024 3:25 PM

J-K records 10.22 % turnout as of 9 am in second phase of voting

J-K records 10.22 % turnout as of 9 am in second phase of voting Jammu and Kashmir recorded a 10.22 percent voter turnout as of 9 am in the second phase of polls, according to the Election Commission of India. According to the ECI, Poonch district registered the highest turnout at 14.41 percent, followed by Reasi with 13.37 percent, Rajouri with 12.71 percent, Ganderbal with 12.61 percent, and Budgam with 10.91 percent. Srinagar recorded the lowest voter turnout at 4.70 percent. Voting, which...

September 25, 2024 10:27 AM

J&K elections: PM Modi urges voters to “strengthen democracy”

As the second phase of the Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections started on Wednesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi called on voters to turn out in large numbers to "strengthen democracy." "Today is the second phase of voting for the assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir. I appeal to all voters to cast their votes and play their important role in strengthening democracy," said PM Modi. Polling began at 7 am across 3,502 polling stations in 26 assembly constituencies, spanning six districts: G...

September 24, 2024 12:03 PM

Security tightened in Jammu and Kashmir ahead of second phase of polling

Security has been tightened across six districts in Jammu and Kashmir ahead of the second phase of assembly elections, set to take place on Wednesday. This phase will see voting in 26 assembly constituencies, including Kangan (ST), Ganderbal, Hazratbal, Khanyar, Habbakadal, Lal Chowk, Channapora, Zadibal, Eidgah, Central Shalteng, Budgam, Beerwah, Khansahib, Chrar-i-Sharief, Chadoora, Gulabgarh (ST), Reasi, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi, Kalakote-Sunderbani, Nowshera, Rajouri (ST), Budhal (ST), Thanna...

September 19, 2024 5:12 PM

PM Modi slams Abdullahs, Muftis, Gandhis in Srinagar rally, says youth are challenging their control in J&K

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a sharp attack on the National Conference (NC), the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and the Congress during a BJP election rally in Srinagar on Thursday. He accused the opposition parties of stoking fear and anarchy in Jammu and Kashmir and attempting to maintain control through nepotism. Describing the opposition as dynastic, Modi said, "These three families believe it is their birthright to seize power by any means and exploit the people of Jammu and Kash...