Record-Breaking Voter Turnout in J&K Sends Strong Message to India's Enemies

President Droupadi Murmu lauded the unprecedented voter turnout in Jammu and Kashmir during the Lok Sabha elections, stating it as a strong response to India's adversaries. Addressing the Parliament, she mentioned the abrogation of Article 370, emphasizing its impact on the region's integration and democratic participation.

President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday celebrated the unprecedented voter turnout in Jammu and Kashmir during the Lok Sabha elections, framing it as a robust retort to India's adversaries.

In her address to a joint sitting of both Houses of Parliament following the 18th Lok Sabha's constitution, Murmu pointed to the full implementation of the Indian Constitution in Jammu and Kashmir post-Article 370 abrogation.

Revealing that the Kashmir Valley shattered decades-old polling records, Murmu highlighted the region's democratic resurgence amidst previous low turnouts due to strikes and shutdowns.