Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Elections 2024: 50.65% Voter Turnout Recorded Till 3 PM in Phase 1

The first phase of the Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections saw a voter turnout of 50.65% by 3 p.m. on Wednesday, according to the Election Commission of India. Voting commenced at 7 a.m. amid heightened security measures.

Jammu and Kashmir 1st phase Assembly elections: 50.65% voter turnout recorded till 3 pm in Jammu and Kashmir, as per the Election Commission of India

Anantnag-46.67%
Doda- 61.90%
Kishtwar-70.03%
Kulgam-50.57%
Pulwama-36.90%
Ramban-60.04%
Shopian-46.84% pic.twitter.com/FHVvAvqf9L

— ANI (@ANI) September 18, 2024

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This phase, covering 24 constituencies across seven districts, is the first assembly election since the abrogation of Article 370. The turnout figures as of 3 p.m. varied by district:

• Kishtwar: 70.03%
• Doda: 61.90%
• Ramban: 60.04%
• Kulgam: 50.57%
• Anantnag: 46.67%
• Shopian: 46.84%
• Pulwama: 36.90%

More than 23 lakh voters are participating in this three-phase election to choose from 219 candidates, including 90 Independents, for 24 assembly seats.