NEW DELHI: The second part of elections in Jammu and Kashmir is ready to happen throughout 26 constituencies on Wednesday, with over 13,000 polling personnel deployed at 3,500 stations. Voters will select from 239 candidates on this extremely anticipated part, which covers politically delicate areas, together with the border districts of Rajouri, Poonch, and Reasi, in addition to the hill areas of Srinagar, Ganderbal, and Budgam.
Key political figures in fray
Heavyweights from Jammu and Kashmir’s politics are contesting on this part.Former chief minister Omar Abdullah, Apni Celebration’s Altaf Bukhari, and BJP’s state unit president Ravinder Raina are among the many distinguished leaders in search of election. Ravinder Raina, particularly, is contesting for re-election from Nowshera, dealing with robust competitors from 5 former ministers and ten ex-legislators.
Heightened safety in terror-affected areas
Safety is a serious concern within the districts of Rajouri, Poonch, and Reasi, areas which have skilled a number of terror assaults since 2021. Given the proximity to the Line of Management (LoC), intensive safety measures have been deployed to make sure a peaceable polling course of. The safety technique features a complete deployment of native police forces and central paramilitary items.
For the primary time, the Central authorities will convey almost 20 international diplomats to Jammu and Kashmir as election observers. These diplomats will characterize nations from ASEAN embassies, together with the US, France, Germany, Singapore, the Philippines, and Malaysia. This delegation marks the third go to by international envoys because the revocation of Article 370 in August 2019.
Over 2.5 million voters to resolve outcomes
Greater than 2.5 million voters are anticipated to forged their ballots on this part. Rajouri district has the best variety of candidates, with 34 vying for 5 key seats. Poonch and Reasi are additionally anticipated to see sturdy voter turnout, persevering with the pattern of excessive participation in these areas. In earlier elections, turnout in these areas exceeded 80%, regardless of safety issues.
In a bid to boost transparency, the Election Fee has launched webcasting in any respect 3,500 polling stations. Authorities have additionally arrange particular preparations for feminine and transgender voters, making certain an inclusive electoral course of.
The third and ultimate part of the Jammu and Kashmir elections is scheduled for October 1, with vote counting set to happen on October 8.
