In Jammu and Kashmir, polling for the third phase of DDC elections has concluded. Voting is taking place for 33 constituencies in this phase. Out of these, 16 are in Kashmir valley and 17 in Jammu region.
Overall voter turnout till 11 AM was 25.58% across different constituencies spread over different districts of the Union Territory. The Kashmir Division recorded an overall polling percentage of 13.64% while Jammu Division recorded 37.17% upto 11 AM.
As per the figures released by State Election Commissioner, in Kashmir Division, Kupwara has recorded voting percentage of 15.90%, Bandipora 32.36%, Baramulla 12.63%, Ganderbal 7.38%, Budgam 28.11%, Pulwama 5.43%, Shopian 10.09%, Kulgam 41.60% and Anantnag 7.65%.
In Jammu Division, Kishtwar has recorded voting percentage of 35.03%, Doda 28.28%, Ramban 35.30%, Reasi 39.24%, Kathua 31.66%, Samba 39.85%, Jammu 39.31%, Rajouri 43.83% and Poonch 35.22% till 11 AM.
305 candidates are in the fray. A total of 2046 polling stations including 792 in Jammu and 1254 in Kashmir division have been setup for the conduct of elections in a smooth manner.
AIR correspondent reports that militants fired upon an Apni Party candidate in Anantnag district. Anees-ul-Islam contesting from DDC constituency Sagam Kokernag was fired upon while he was touring in the area. He was shifted to District hospital where his condition is stated to be stable.
