The first phase of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Elections 2024 witnessed a high voter turnout as 58.19% of eligible voters cast their ballots by 5:00 PM, according to the Chief Electoral Officer of J&K. The elections, conducted after the abrogation of Article 370, mark the first since Jammu and Kashmir became a Union Territory.
Breakdown of Polling Data by Constituencies:
The 24 assembly constituencies, spread across the Union Territory, saw varying levels of participation. Here’s a detailed breakdown:
- Pampore (AC-32): 42.67%
- Tral (AC-33): 40.58%
- Pulwama (AC-34): 46.22%
- Rajpora (AC-35): 45.78%
- Zainapora (AC-36): 52.64%
- Shopian (AC-37): 54.72%
- D.H. Pora (AC-38): 65.21%
- Kulgam (AC-39): 59.58%
- Devsar (AC-40): 54.73%
- Dooru (AC-41): 57.90%
- Kokernag (ST) (AC-42): 58.00%
- Anantnag West (AC-43): 45.93%
- Anantnag (AC-44): 41.58%
- Srigufwara-Bijbehara (AC-45): 56.02%
- Shangus-Anantnag East (AC-46): 52.94%
- Pahalgam (AC-47): 67.86%
- Inderwal (AC-48): 80.06%
- Kishtwar (AC-49): 75.04%
- Padder-Nagseni (AC-50): 76.80%
- Bhaderwah (AC-51): 65.27%
- Doda (AC-52): 70.21%
- Doda West (AC-53): 74.14%
- Ramban (AC-54): 67.34%
- Banihal (AC-55): 68.00%
Overall Trends:
The voter turnout highlights strong participation from various districts, especially in areas like Inderwal (80.06%), Kishtwar (75.04%), and Padder-Nagseni (76.80%). The electoral process has been smooth, with peaceful polling across all constituencies.
This marks a significant democratic exercise as Jammu and Kashmir voters head to the polls for the first time in 10 years, under a new Union Territory structure. The second phase of elections is scheduled for September 25, while the third phase will be held on October 1. Counting of votes will take place on October 8.
The election has been crucial as it signifies the return of democratic governance in the region. Many political parties, including National Conference (NC), Congress, and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), have fielded prominent candidates, vying for the confidence of the electorate.
