Record-Breaking Voter Turnout in J&K Sends Strong Message to India's Enemies

President Droupadi Murmu lauded the unprecedented voter turnout in Jammu and Kashmir during the Lok Sabha elections, stating it as a strong response to India's adversaries. Addressing the Parliament, she mentioned the abrogation of Article 370, emphasizing its impact on the region's integration and democratic participation.


PTI | New Delhi | Updated: 27-06-2024 13:06 IST | Created: 27-06-2024 13:06 IST
Record-Breaking Voter Turnout in J&K Sends Strong Message to India's Enemies
Droupadi Murmu
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President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday celebrated the unprecedented voter turnout in Jammu and Kashmir during the Lok Sabha elections, framing it as a robust retort to India's adversaries.

In her address to a joint sitting of both Houses of Parliament following the 18th Lok Sabha's constitution, Murmu pointed to the full implementation of the Indian Constitution in Jammu and Kashmir post-Article 370 abrogation.

Revealing that the Kashmir Valley shattered decades-old polling records, Murmu highlighted the region's democratic resurgence amidst previous low turnouts due to strikes and shutdowns.

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