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J&K state elections: Vote en masse, strengthen festival of democracy, says PM Modi | India News – Times of India
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has appealed to citizens to actively participate in the democratic process by casting their votes en masse in the first phase of the Jammu and Kashmir war. elections for the state assembly started.
In a message on X, he specifically appealed to young and novice voters to exercise their right to vote.
“As the first phase of elections for the state of Jammu and Kashmir begins, I appeal to all those going to the polls in the constituencies today to come out and vote en masse and strengthen the celebration of democracy. I especially appeal to young and first-time voters to exercise their franchise,” PM Modi said in a message on X.
The Jammu and Kashmir state assembly elections, coming after a decade, mark a major milestone for the newly formed Union Territories. These are the first elections since the region’s special status and statehood were revoked in 2019. Seven districts on either side of the Pir Panjal range will witness voting for 24 of the total 90 seats in the state assembly amid heightened security.
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In the first phase, voters in Jammu and Kashmir will decide the fate of 24 Assembly seats, with eight seats spread across three districts in Jammu region and 16 seats in four districts of Kashmir Valley. A total of 219 candidates, including 90 independents, are contesting for these seats.
The electorate comprises over 23 lakh eligible voters, including 1.23 lakh young voters between the age group of 18 and 19. To ensure smooth and fair election process, 14,000 polling station workers will be deployed at 3,276 polling stations, while multi-tiered security forces of the Central Armed Paramilitary Forces, Jammu and Kashmir Armed Police and J&K Police will maintain law and order.
In a message on X, he specifically appealed to young and novice voters to exercise their right to vote.
“As the first phase of elections for the state of Jammu and Kashmir begins, I appeal to all those going to the polls in the constituencies today to come out and vote en masse and strengthen the celebration of democracy. I especially appeal to young and first-time voters to exercise their franchise,” PM Modi said in a message on X.
The Jammu and Kashmir state assembly elections, coming after a decade, mark a major milestone for the newly formed Union Territories. These are the first elections since the region’s special status and statehood were revoked in 2019. Seven districts on either side of the Pir Panjal range will witness voting for 24 of the total 90 seats in the state assembly amid heightened security.
Also Read: Jammu and Kashmir State Assembly Elections 2024: 24 Seats to Vote in Phase 1, Why It Matters
In the first phase, voters in Jammu and Kashmir will decide the fate of 24 Assembly seats, with eight seats spread across three districts in Jammu region and 16 seats in four districts of Kashmir Valley. A total of 219 candidates, including 90 independents, are contesting for these seats.
The electorate comprises over 23 lakh eligible voters, including 1.23 lakh young voters between the age group of 18 and 19. To ensure smooth and fair election process, 14,000 polling station workers will be deployed at 3,276 polling stations, while multi-tiered security forces of the Central Armed Paramilitary Forces, Jammu and Kashmir Armed Police and J&K Police will maintain law and order.
