Jammu and Kashmir Polls Witness 46.12% Turnout in Second Phase
In the second phase of Jammu and Kashmir elections, a voter turnout of 46.12% was recorded by 3 pm. Amid tight security, the highest turnout was in Gulabgarh (65.57%) and the lowest in Habbakadal (13.28%). Voting concludes at 6 pm, with final vote counting set for October 8.
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In the second phase of Jammu and Kashmir polls held on Wednesday, the Election Commission reported a voter turnout of 46.12% by 3 pm.
The voting process commenced at 7 am under stringent security measures and has proceeded without any incidents.
The highest turnout was noted in the Gulabgarh (ST) seat in the Jammu region at 65.57%, followed by Poonch Haveli at 62.91%, the EC data indicated. In the Kashmir valley, Khansahib led with 58.2%, followed by Kangan (ST) at 56.55% and Chrar-i-Sharief at 55.04%.
Conversely, the Habbakadal constituency recorded the lowest turnout with just 13.28% by 3 pm. Voting is scheduled to close at 6 pm.
The first phase of voting occurred on September 18, with the final phase set for October 1. The votes will be counted on October 8, coinciding with the Haryana assembly elections.
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