NEW DELHI: The second section of elections in Jammu and Kashmir is ready to happen throughout 26 constituencies on Wednesday, with over 13,000 polling personnel deployed at 3,500 stations. Voters will select from 239 candidates on this extremely anticipated section, which covers politically delicate areas, together with the border districts of Rajouri, Poonch, and Reasi, in addition to the hill areas of Srinagar, Ganderbal, and Budgam.
Key political figures in fray
Heavyweights from Jammu and Kashmir’s politics are contesting on this section.Former chief minister Omar Abdullah, Apni Get together’s Altaf Bukhari, and BJP’s state unit president Ravinder Raina are among the many distinguished leaders looking for election. Ravinder Raina, particularly, is contesting for re-election from Nowshera, dealing with powerful competitors from 5 former ministers and ten ex-legislators.
Heightened safety in terror-affected areas
Safety is a significant concern within the districts of Rajouri, Poonch, and Reasi, areas which have skilled a number of terror assaults since 2021. Given the proximity to the Line of Management (LoC), in depth safety measures have been deployed to make sure a peaceable polling course of. The safety technique features a complete deployment of native police forces and central paramilitary items.
For the primary time, the Central authorities will convey almost 20 overseas diplomats to Jammu and Kashmir as election observers. These diplomats will symbolize nations from ASEAN embassies, together with the USA, France, Germany, Singapore, the Philippines, and Malaysia. This delegation marks the third go to by overseas envoys for the reason that revocation of Article 370 in August 2019.
Over 2.5 million voters to determine outcomes
Greater than 2.5 million voters are anticipated to forged their ballots on this section. Rajouri district has the best variety of candidates, with 34 vying for 5 key seats. Poonch and Reasi are additionally anticipated to see robust voter turnout, persevering with the development of excessive participation in these areas. In earlier elections, turnout in these areas exceeded 80%, regardless of safety issues.
In a bid to reinforce transparency, the Election Commission has launched webcasting in any respect 3,500 polling stations. Authorities have additionally arrange particular preparations for feminine and transgender voters, guaranteeing an inclusive electoral course of.
The third and last section of the Jammu and Kashmir elections is scheduled for October 1, with vote counting set to happen on October 8.
