Jammu and Kashmir assembly election: Phase 2 polling for 26 seats in 6 districts today
जम्मू-कश्मीर विधानसभा चुनाव के पहले चरण में 7 जिलों की 24 सीटों पर हुए मतदान में 61.13 प्रतिशत मतदान हुआ।
जम्मू और कश्मीर विधानसभा चुनावः केंद्र शासित प्रदेश जम्मू और कश्मीर के छह जिलों में कुल 26 विधानसभा क्षेत्रों में विधानसभा चुनाव के दूसरे चरण में बुधवार, 25 सितंबर को 239 उम्मीदवारों के भाग्य का फैसला करने के लिए मतदान हो रहा है। मतदान सुबह 7 बजे शुरू हुआ और शाम 6 बजे तक समाप्त होगा, जिसमें 2.5 मिलियन से अधिक मतदाता छह जिलों में मतदान करने के लिए तैयार हैं-कश्मीर घाटी में तीन और जम्मू डिवीजन में तीन। पांच साल पहले इसका विशेष दर्जा और राज्य का दर्जा समाप्त किए जाने के बाद से अशांत क्षेत्र में यह पहला विधानसभा चुनाव है।
Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Election: Key Highlights
- Electoral Background: The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections are pivotal following the region’s political restructuring post-2019, when Article 370 was abrogated, leading to the bifurcation of the state into two Union Territories.
- Voter Demographics: With a population of over 12 million, the electorate includes a diverse mix of religious and ethnic groups, making the voting patterns crucial for party strategies.
- Major Political Parties: Key players include the Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), National Conference (NC), Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), and the Congress. Each party aims to consolidate support within their traditional bases while reaching out to new voters.
- Security Concerns: Given the region’s history of unrest, security measures are heightened, with increased deployment of forces to ensure peaceful polling and mitigate threats.
- Campaign Strategies: Political parties have focused on local issues such as development, employment, and infrastructure. Campaigns also emphasize restoring normalcy and enhancing governance.
- Youth Engagement: With a significant percentage of first-time voters, parties are leveraging social media and youth-oriented initiatives to engage younger populations in the electoral process.
- Electoral Challenges: Issues like voter apathy, election violence, and logistical hurdles remain pressing challenges for a smooth electoral process.
- Key Issues at Stake: The main issues for voters include economic development, job creation, and the return of displaced persons, as well as the region’s political future.
- Polling Date Announced: The Election Commission has announced the polling date, with expectations of a high turnout, reflecting public interest in shaping the region’s governance.
- Post-Election Expectations: The outcome is anticipated to have significant implications for local governance, regional stability, and the broader political landscape in India, particularly regarding the Centre’s policies towards Jammu and Kashmir.