Record Voter Turnout in Peaceful Second Phase of Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Elections

The second phase of the Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections witnessed over 56% voter turnout. The voting process was conducted peacefully amid tight security, with notable participation in key constituencies. Prominent candidates include Omar Abdullah and Tariq Hamid Karra. The final phase is scheduled for October 1.

The second phase of polling in the Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections saw a voter turnout of over 56 per cent on Wednesday, with the democratic exercise passing off peacefully amid tight security.

Significant participation was noted in key constituencies across 26 seats in six districts, although 20 of these segments recorded slightly lower turnout compared to the 2014 elections. The first phase, held on September 18, saw a 61.38 per cent voter turnout, and the final phase is set for October 1.

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Electoral Officer P.K. Pole announced a preliminary figure of 56.05 per cent, with the highest turnout in Shri Mata Vaishno Devi constituency at 79.95 per cent. Over 15,000 security personnel were deployed to maintain order.