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J&K Assembly Elections Phase 3 LIVE: 28.12% Voter Turnout Till 11 AM; 'True Mainstreaming Of Democracy', Says BJP

J&K Assembly Elections Phase-3 LIVE Updates: Over 28 percent voter turnout has been recorded till 9 AM with Udhampur leading the chart with 33.84 percent turnout as the third and final phase of assembly elections is underway in Jammu and Kashmir. As many as 415 candidates spanning across political parties and Independents are in the fray across the 40 assembly seats that are set to go to polls today. While the first phase of voting took place on September 18, the second phase was conducted on September 25.

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JK Assembly Elections LIVE Updates: 'People Believe In Democratic Process', Says NC Candidate

National Conference (NC) candidate from Sopore, Irshad Rasool Kar said, "People believe in the democratic process and want solutions to their issues through voting. My agendas are - development and to fight for our rights. I urge people to vote to strengthen the democratic setup and National Conference."

J&K Assembly Elections LIVE Updates: High Voter Turnout Possible In Third Phase

North Kashmir and Jammu have a history of high voter turnout even amid boycott calls, and in this phase the polling percentage is likely to cross 60 per cent.

The fight in North Kashmir's Kupwara, Handwara, and Langate constituencies are of interest. People's Conference leader Sajad Lone is contesting in Handwara, while MP Engineer Rashid's brother is contesting in the Langate seat. The PDP is focusing its efforts on Kupwara, where former MP Fayyaz Mir is competing.

J&K Assembly Elections LIVE Updates: 28.12% Voterb Turnout Till 11AM

Bandipore- 28.04%

Baramulla- 23.20%

Jammu- 27.15%

Kathua- 31.78%

Kupwara- 27.34%

Samba- 31.50%

Udhampur- 33.84%

J&K Assembly Elections LIVE Updates: 'True Mainstreaming Of Democracy', Says Union Minister

Union minister Jitendra Singh on Tuesday said the enthusiastic participation of people in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly polls reflects the success of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s policies and "true mainstreaming" of democracy in the Union territory.

“We are thankful to the prime minister and the BJP leadership for providing such a pleasant and festive atmosphere (for voting). This type of atmosphere is being witnessed for the first time after decades and this is the true mainstreaming of the democracy in J-K,” the Union minister of state in the Prime Minister’s Office said.

J&K Assembly Elections LIVE: Exit Polls Can Be Aired After 6PM On October 5

With the third and final phase of polling for the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly election scheduled for Tuesday, authorities have said exit poll predictions could be aired only after 6 pm on October 5.

According to the guidelines issued by the Election Commission (EC) on August 31 and under the provisions of section 126A of the Representation of the People Act, all media outlets, polling agencies and individuals are informed that publication or broadcast of exit poll results related to the Jammu and Kashmir election may be done after 6 pm on October 5, the office of the chief electoral officer (CEO) said in a statement on Monday.

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It said violations of the guidelines may lead to legal action, including fines and imprisonment.

"The restriction applies to all forms of media, including newspapers, television channels, radio, online news portals, social media platforms and messaging services like WhatsApp, Telegram, Facebook, YouTube, Instagram etc. It also applies to political parties, candidates, polling agencies and any individuals engaged in election-related activities," the statement said.

(Via PTI)

J&K Assembly Polls LIVE: BJP Nagrota Candidate Casts Vote, Exudes Confidence On Party's Win

BJP candidate from Nagrota Assembly seat Devender Singh Rana cast his vote at a polling booth in Jammu and told reporters, "It is a festival of Jammu and people are enthusiastic and people are participating in it with so much enthusiasm and passion. The people of Jammu and Kashmir have faith in the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and want to include themselves in this journey of Viksit Bharat."

"For the first time in Jammu and Kashmir, a full majority government of BJP will be formed," he added.

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J&K Assembly Polls LIVE: Expecting More Participating Than Last Time, Says Cop

Divya D, SSP Sopore, said, "Voting has been going on since 7 am and everything is going smoothly so far. Our security arrangements are in place. Our officers are also present on the ground, so everything is going smoothly. People are coming out in large numbers to vote and we are expecting more participation than previous elections."

J&K Assembly Elections Phase 3 LIVE: 11.6 % Voter Turnout In First 2 Hours

  • Bandipore- 11.64%

  • Baramulla- 8.89%

  • Jammu- 11.46%

  • Kathua- 13.09%

  • Kupwara- 11.27%

  • Samba- 13.31%

  • Udhampur- 14.23%

J&K Assembly Elections Phase 3 LIVE: 'Kashmiris Must Think Carefully', Says AIP President

Commenting on the importance of the assembly election in the Union Territory, Awami Ittehad Party (AIP) President Sheikh Abdul Rashid said, "This vote is not only important for me but for all Kashmiri people and the residents of Jammu and Kashmir. After 6 PM, Kashmiri voters will be powerless... Kashmiris, you have the opportunity until 6 PM today. This is not a normal election like other state elections. If you (people) want to come out of difficulties, you must think carefully and vote today so that we can tell the 140 crore people of India that Kashmir is not Modi's new Kashmir, and if a new Kashmir is to be built, it will be on our terms."

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J&K Assembly Elections Phase 3 LIVE: Union Minister Jitendra Singh Casts Vote

Union Minister Jitendra Singh on Tuesday arrived at a polling booth in Bahu Assembly Constituency to cast his vote for the third and final phase of polling for J&K Assembly Elections 2024.

J&K Phase 3 Assembly Elections LIVE: 'Long Queues Say That People Want Change', Says BJP Candidate

Commenting on people's enthusiasm as voting for the final phase is underway in Jammu and Kashmir, BJP candidate from Jammu North constituency Sham Lal Sharma said, "This is the biggest festival of democracy. People in J&K have been waiting for Assembly elections for a long time. The long queues outside polling stations are proof that people want change in J&K. I am confident that the people in 24 seats in the Jammu province are going to break the voting records of the last several years...I request the voters to chose the best candidates..."

J&K Phase 3 Assembly Elections LIVE: 'Come Forward And Cast Votes', Says PM Modi 

As the third and final phase of elections began, PM Narendra Modi posted on X, "Today is the third and last round of voting in the Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections. I request all voters to come forward and cast their votes to make the festival of democracy a success. I am confident that apart from the young friends who are going to vote for the first time, women power will also participate in the voting in large numbers."

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J&K Phase 3 Assembly Elections LIVE: Members Of Valmiki Community Vote For First Time

In a first, members of the Valmiki community did cast a vote for the first time at a polling booth in Jammu. "I am very happy... I am 50 but I am casting vote for the first time. Things are changing now," says a voter.

"It feels like a caged bird has been set free. Our community had no voting rights for the last 70 years. Valmiki community was kept away from voting process," says another voter.

J&K Phase 3 Assembly Elections LIVE: Voting Underway In Jammu

People queue up at a polling station in Jammu to vote in the third & final phase of the Assembly elections today. Eligible voters in 40 constituencies across 7 districts of the Union Territory are exercising their franchise today.

J&K Assembly Elections Phase 3 LIVE: 'Some Issues Have Been There Since 1947', Says Ghulam Nabi Azad

As polling began for the final phase of assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir, Ghulam Nabi Azad, Chairman Democratic Progressive Azad Party said, "There are some issues that have been ongoing since 1947, and everyone has different concerns. However, the current issues that have persisted for the last five years (in Jammu and Kahsmir) are related to statehood. Alongside this, another major issue is unemployment, especially affecting the educated youth. The future of our children is at risk," says

J&K Assembly Elections Phase 3 LIVE: Voting Takes Place Amid Beefed-Up Security

Security arrangements have been beefed up for the third and final phase of voting. Visuals from a polling booth set up at Government Higher Secondary School, Vijaypur, Samba.

J&K Assembly Elections Phase 3 LIVE: Voters Queue Up Outside Polling Station In Kupwara

Voters start to queue up outside a polling booth set up at Govt Boys Higher Secondary School, Langate, Kupwara, for third phase of voting.

J&K Assembly Elections Phase 3 LIVE: 'JK Needs Govt That Is Visionary', Says Amit Shah

Ahead of the third and final phase of the much awaited assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir, Union Home Minister Amit Shah posted on X saying, "Jammu and Kashmir needs a government that is visionary and can take strong decisions for security, peace and stability here. Today, the people voting here in the last phase should use their vote power to form a government that keeps Jammu and Kashmir away from terrorism, separatism, nepotism and corruption and is determined to protect the rights of every section. Cast a historic vote for tourism, education, employment and all-round development in Jammu and Kashmir."

J&K Assembly Elections Phase 3 LIVE: Mock Polling Underway 

Mock polling is underway at several polling booths including Baramulla, Bandipora, Kathua and other districts ahead of third phase voting today. While the first phase of voting took place on September 18, the second phase was conducted on September 25.

J&K Assembly Elections Phase 3 LIVE: Jammu Constituencies To Vote Today

In Jammu, Udhampur West, Udhampur East, Chenani, Ramnagar (SC), Bani, Billawar, Basohli, Jasrota, Kathua (SC), Hiranagar, Ramgarh (SC), Samba and Vijaypur, Bishnah (SC). Suchetgarh (SC), R S Pura, Jammu South, Bahu, Jammu East, Nagrota, Jammu West, Jammu North, Marh (SC), Akhnoor (SC), and Chhamb will be heading to the polls.

J&K Assembly Elections Phase 3 LIVE: Kashmir Constituencies To Vote Today

In the Kashmir division, the voting will be held for the Karnah, Trehgam, Kupwara, Lolab, Handwara, Langate, Sopore, Rafiabad, Uri, Baramulla, Gulmarg, Wagoora-Kreeri, Pattan, Sonawari, Bandipora, and Gurez (ST) assembly constituencies.

J&K Assembly Elections Phase 3 LIVE: Key Points

  • Jammu and Kashmir is all set to vote in the third and final phase of the Assembly elections on Tuesday, October 1.

  • A total of 415 candidates from different political parties and independents are in the fray from across 40 seats that are set to go to polls today.

  • Of the 40 seats going to polls on Thuesday, 16 fall in the Kashmir region while 24 lie in the Jammu province.

  • Around 39.18 lakh voters are eligible to vote in the third phase of polling.

  • Voting is scheduled to begin at 7 AM across 5,060 polling stations across seven districts of Jammu and Kashmir.

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