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J&K assembly polls: 'Peaceful' phase 1 voting draws historic voter turnout | See pics

Updated On Sep 18, 2024 06:47 PM IST
  • In Jammu and Kashmir's phase 1 assembly elections, voting took place for 24 out of 90 seats – 16 in Kashmir Valley and 8 in the Jammu region.
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Voters line up outside a polling station in Kulgam in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir during phase 1 assembly election. By 5 pm, the overall voter turnout was 58.19%.(Waseem Andrabi/HT Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Sep 18, 2024 06:47 PM IST

Voters line up outside a polling station in Kulgam in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir during phase 1 assembly election. By 5 pm, the overall voter turnout was 58.19%.(Waseem Andrabi/HT Photo)

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Voting was briefly suspended at a polling station in Bagwan Mohalla, Kishtwar due to a protest over voter identification issues, but resumed shortly after.(Waseem Andrabi/HT Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Voting was briefly suspended at a polling station in Bagwan Mohalla, Kishtwar due to a protest over voter identification issues, but resumed shortly after.(Waseem Andrabi/HT Photo)

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Women with their children wait in line to vote in Kulgam. The district, which has three assembly constituencies, saw the highest turnout in D.H. Pora at 65.21% by 5 pm.(Waseem Andrabi/HT Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Women with their children wait in line to vote in Kulgam. The district, which has three assembly constituencies, saw the highest turnout in D.H. Pora at 65.21% by 5 pm.(Waseem Andrabi/HT Photo)

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Officials were optimistic about a higher turnout by the end of the day, as long queues were observed. Over 2.3 million voters were eligible to choose among 219 candidates, including 90 Independents.(Waseem Andrabi/HT Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Officials were optimistic about a higher turnout by the end of the day, as long queues were observed. Over 2.3 million voters were eligible to choose among 219 candidates, including 90 Independents.(Waseem Andrabi/HT Photo)

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Inderwal in the Jammu region recorded the highest voter turnout among the 24 assembly segments at 80.06% by 5 pm.(Waseem Andrabi/HT Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Inderwal in the Jammu region recorded the highest voter turnout among the 24 assembly segments at 80.06% by 5 pm.(Waseem Andrabi/HT Photo)

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The second and third phases of voting in Jammu and Kashmir are scheduled for September 25 and October 1, respectively.(Waseem Andrabi/HT Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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The second and third phases of voting in Jammu and Kashmir are scheduled for September 25 and October 1, respectively.(Waseem Andrabi/HT Photo)

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Kashmiri migrants present their identification cards at a special polling booth in New Delhi for the first phase of Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections.(PTI) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Kashmiri migrants present their identification cards at a special polling booth in New Delhi for the first phase of Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections.(PTI)

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Voters display their ink-marked fingers after casting their votes in Kishtwar, which had the highest turnout at 77.23% by 5 pm. Pulwama had the lowest turnout at 43.87%.(PTI) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Voters display their ink-marked fingers after casting their votes in Kishtwar, which had the highest turnout at 77.23% by 5 pm. Pulwama had the lowest turnout at 43.87%.(PTI)

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Voters in Anantnag district show their ink-marked fingers after voting in the first phase of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections.(PTI) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Voters in Anantnag district show their ink-marked fingers after voting in the first phase of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections.(PTI)

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An elderly voter, assisted by her granddaughter, shows her ink-marked finger after voting in Anantnag during the first phase of the assembly elections.(PTI) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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An elderly voter, assisted by her granddaughter, shows her ink-marked finger after voting in Anantnag during the first phase of the assembly elections.(PTI)

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Security personnel are stationed at a polling booth in Anantnag district to ensure safety during the first phase of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections.(PTI) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Security personnel are stationed at a polling booth in Anantnag district to ensure safety during the first phase of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections.(PTI)

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People queue to vote at a polling station in Doda district during the first phase of Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections.(PTI) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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People queue to vote at a polling station in Doda district during the first phase of Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections.(PTI)

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