Historic Voter Turnout in J-K's First Assembly Polls Post-Article 370 Abrogation

In Jammu and Kashmir's first assembly polls since Article 370's abrogation, voters in the Doda district eagerly cast their votes, hoping for the restoration of statehood. The Chenab valley and South Kashmir districts saw significant voter turnout amid heightened security due to recent terror activities.

In Jammu and Kashmir's first assembly polls since the abrogation of Article 370, voters showed up in large numbers at polling stations in the Doda district of the Jammu region, expressing hopes of a restored statehood.

Polling was underway on Wednesday across the Chenab valley districts, involving over 7.14 lakh voters, to decide the fate of 64 candidates in the first phase of the elections. South Kashmir districts of Anantnag, Pulwama, Kulgam, and Shopian were also voting.

Polling began at 7 am in all 1,328 polling stations set up across eight assembly seats in the Chenab valley amid tight security due to a surge in terror activities. Recent months saw fatalities among Army personnel and terrorists.

(With inputs from agencies.)