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Today, on September 18, 2024, Jammu and Kashmir are witnessing the grand festival of democracy. The first phase of the Assembly elections is underway with voters from seven districts voting for the first time in a decade. Voting is in full swing, especially in Kishtwar and Shopian. Former Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has urged people to vote in large numbers.
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He mentioned that Engineer Rashid might support the BJP post-elections, thus advising voters to vote wisely.
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Special and stringent security measures have been implemented by the security forces and agencies for the first phase. The Election Commission has also made special arrangements for displaced Kashmiri Pandits to vote.
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Special polling booths have been set up in Delhi, Jammu, and Udhampur for the displaced Kashmiri Pandits. Four such centers in Delhi, nineteen in Jammu, and one in Udhampur have been arranged.
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In the first phase, voters in three districts of Jammu and four districts of Kashmir will vote for 24 assembly seats. Over 2.3 million voters will decide the fate of 219 candidates, including 90 independents.
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These include 16 seats in Kashmir and eight in Jammu. This is the first Assembly election in Jammu and Kashmir since Article 370 was abrogated in August 2019.
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According to the Election Commission, 123,000 young voters aged 18-19 will cast their votes in this phase.
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The voting in Jammu and Kashmir will be conducted in three phases. The first phase is today, September 18, the second on September 25, and the third on October 1. Results of all phases will be declared on October 8.
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Results from all phases will be announced on October 8. The assembly has 90 seats, and the contest is primarily among 13 major parties.
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The major regional parties include the PDP led by Mehbooba Mufti and the National Conference led by Omar Abdullah. The National Conference is contesting in an alliance with the Indian National Congress, the principal opposition party.
