Over 54% Voter Turnout Recorded Till 5 PM In Jammu & Kashmir Phase 2 Elections

Notably, more than 2.5 million voters will decide the fate of 239 candidates, including 79 in the Pir Panjal region of Jammu during the second phase of elections. This is the first assembly election being held in Jammu and Kashmir in 10 years, after the abrogation of Article 370.

According to the election commission of India, the first phase of voting was held on September 18 across 24 constituencies in seven districts. The third phase will take place on October 1, after which counting of votes will be held on October 8. The first phase of elections recorded a voter turnout of 61.13 %, which was held in 24 constituencies in seven districts.

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