61 Percent Voter Turnout In First Phase In J&K; CEO Says ‘Polling Peaceful’

In the first phase of assembly polls in Jammu and Kashmir, a voter turnout of more than 61 percent was recorded. The highest turnout was in Kishtwar district at 80.14 percent, followed by Doda and Ramban. In south Kashmir, Kulgam district had the highest turnout. This was the first assembly election post the abrogation of Article 370 in 2019. The Election Commission reported that the polling was peaceful with no serious incidents. Over 2.3 million voters were eligible to cast their ballot. The commission expressed satisfaction with the turnout and hoped for high participation in the remaining phases.