J&K Phase I Polls Show Peaceful Turnout

• 24 Jammu and Kashmir constituencies recorded a polling percentage of 58.85% in the first phase of the Assembly election.
• There was a significant increase in turnout in all 16 seats in militancy-affected areas of the Kashmir valley.
• Chief Electoral Officer P.K. Pole stated that peaceful polling was observed, with no instances of repoll.
• Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar expressed the deep trust and confidence of the people in the democratic exercise.
• The Chenab Valley seats in Doda, Kishtwar, and Ramban recorded between 68% and 70% polling.
• The newly created constituency of Paddar-Nagseni in Kishtwar registered a record turnout of 76.80%.