LIVE Updates | Jammu & Kashmir Elections Phase 2: Total Voter Turnout Reaches 54.11%

Jammu and Kashmir Elections 2024 Phase-2 Voting Live Updates: J&K recorded 36.93% voter turnout in the first six hours of polling in the second phase of the Assembly elections. Voting will conclude at 6 p.m. across 26 constituencies.

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J&k Assembly polls 2024 Live Updates: A voter turnout of 36.93 percent was reported by 1 PM during the second phase of the Jammu and Kashmir elections on Wednesday, according to the Election Commission. Voting commenced at 7 AM under strict security measures and has proceeded without incident.

The Gulabgarh (ST) seat in the Jammu region achieved the highest overall voting percentage at 53.94, followed closely by Poonch Haveli at 51.57, as per EC data. Among the 15 assembly segments in the Kashmir Valley, Khansahib recorded the highest voting percentage at 45.44, with Kangan (ST) at 45 percent and Chrar-i-Sharief at 44.26 percent.

The lowest voter turnout was noted in the Habbakadal constituency, which registered just 11.14 percent by 1 PM. Voting is expected to conclude at 6 PM.

25 September 2024

21:28 IST

Jammu And Kashmir Elections Live: 54.11% Voter Turnout Reaches In Phase 2

Total voter tunout in the second phase of polls is 54.11%

18:00 IST

Jammu And Kashmir Elections Live: Voter Turnout Reaches 54% Till 5 PM

In the second phase of the Jammu & Kashmir Assembly elections, 54% voter turnout was recorded till 5 pm.

17:12 IST

Jammu And Kashmir Election Live: 'Wanted That Statehood Be Restored Before Elections': Rahul Gandhi

While addressing a public rally in Sopore, Congress MP & Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi said, "We wanted that the statehood be restored before elections. All the people of Jammu and Kashmir wanted the elections should take place after the restoration of the statehood... It did not happen, the first step is election. But after this, the statehood of Jammu and Kashmir has to be restored. INDIA Alliance will pressurise PM Modi in the Parliament for this. If they don't do this, then we will restore your statehood as soon as the INDIA Alliance forms the government at the centre. If we want this apple to reach America and Japan, statehood has to be restored..."

16:11 IST

Jammu And Kashmir Election Live: Voter Turnout Reaches 46.12% By 3 PM

By 3 PM, a voter turnout of 46.12% was recorded in the second phase of polling across 26 constituencies in six districts of the UT.

15:13 IST

Jammu And Kashmir Election Live: 'Electing Is For Future...,' Says Supriya Shrinate 

On the Jammu And Kashmir polls, Congress leader Supriya Shrinate said, "Breakthrough elections are going on in Jammu and Kashmir. J&K is electing for its future. There has been complete mismanagement and unemployment in Jammu and Kashmir for the last 10 years... Their resources have been distributed among outsiders. The statehood was taken away."

13:54 IST

Jammu and Kashmir Elections 2024 Live: J&K Records Close To 37% Voting Till 1 PM

A voter turnout of 36.93 per cent was recorded till 1 pm in the second phase of Jammu and Kashmir polls on Wednesday, the Election Commission said. The voting began at 7 am amid tight security arrangements and was underway peacefully.

13:35 IST

Jammu and Kashmir Elections 2024 Live: Mehbooba Mufti Slams Centre

“Unemployment is highest in Jammu and Kashmir. Earlier, there used to be no crime but now the situation has changed. It’s on you to decide how you want to come out of this. We should change the doctor (referring to government) if he isn’t giving us good treatment,” says JKPDP President Mehbboba Mufti while addressing a public meeting in RS Pura, Jammu.

13:00 IST

J&K Assembly Elections Live: CEC Praises Huge Voter Turnout In J&K

Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar says, "People are coming out to vote in large numbers...This is a history in the making...We are very happy that the voting is taking place in the entire valley and Jammu with enthusiasm...Be it the valley of Srinagar, be it the high mountain peaks from where the calls for disruption used to come, everywhere people are coming out to vote. Even in areas where there used to be calls for boycotts, there is enthusiasm among voters...It is for the world to see that how the elections can take place in J&K in a peaceful, fair manner...A large number of diplomats are also around in the area to see the assembly elections..."

12:15 IST

J&K Assembly Elections: NC MP Says 'Hopeful Of Getting Better Results'

National Conference (NC) MP, Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi says, "...We got a good response during campaigning in both phases...We are hopeful of getting better results in this phase..."

11:47 IST

J&k Elections 2024 Voting Live: 24.10% Voter Turnout Recorded Till 11 Am

24.10% voter turnout recorded till 11 am in the second phase of J&K Assembly elections.

11:21 IST

Jammu and Kashmir Elections 2024 Live:

Here's the video of Omar Abdullah's reaction on the 15-nation foreign delegation's visit to witness J&K polling process:

#WATCH | On foreign delegation's visit to witness polling process in J&K, JKNC vice president & candidate Omar Abdullah says, "...I don't understand it. When the same people comment on J&K, Government of India issues a statement that Jammu & Kashmir is our internal matter and… https://t.co/FX2BjzfsYS pic.twitter.com/LHulsIf2u8

— ANI (@ANI) September 25, 2024

11:09 IST

Kashmir Elections Live: Omar Questions Foreign Delegation's Visit to J&K

Reacting on the 15-nation foreign delegation's visit to observe the polling process in Jammu and Kashmir, JKNC vice president and candidate Omar Abdullah said, "...I don't understand it. When the same individuals comment on J&K, the Government of India asserts that Jammu & Kashmir is our internal matter and that others should not interfere. If you do not want interference or their comments, why are they being brought here?"

"People are not voting here because they are very happy with the Government of India. People are exercising their franchise despite all the efforts by the Government of India. Otherwise, the Government has not left any stone unturned in the last 6-7 years to trouble people...But the Government of India wants all the credit...If diplomats can be brought here, why are foreign journalists not being allowed to come here and cover the elections...Diplomats are being brought here as guided tourists. This is not good," the former J&K Chief Minister said.

10:39 IST

J&K Polls Live Updates: Rahul Gandhi Urges People To Come Out In Large Numbers To Vote

 As the second phase of polling was underway in Jammu and Kashmir, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi urged the people to come out in large numbers and exercise their vote In a post on X, he wrote that people must come out in large numbers to vote for their rights and prosperity.

10:37 IST

J&K Assembly Elections Live Updates: Diplomats From 15 Countries Witness Polling Process

A delegation of diplomats from various countries arrives at a polling booth in Budgam area to witness the polling process. 26 constituencies across six districts of the UT are voting today.

10:15 IST

Jammu and Kashmir Elections 2024 Live: Abdullah Family Casts Vote In Srinagar

JKNC president Farooq Abdullah and his son & party's vice president Omar Abdullah arrive at a polling booth in Srinagar to cast their vote in the second phase of J&K Assembly elections. Omar Abdullah is party's candidate from Budgam and Ganderbal.

#WATCH | JKNC president Farooq Abdullah and his son & party's vice president Omar Abdullah arrive at a polling booth in Srinagar to cast their vote in the second phase of J&K Assembly elections.

Omar Abdullah is party's candidate from Budgam and Ganderbal. pic.twitter.com/llxd9rKGof

— ANI (@ANI) September 25, 2024

09:49 IST

J&K Assembly Polls LIVE: Voting percentage till 9 AM

A voter turnout of 10.22% was recorded by 9 a.m. in the second phase of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections.

09:30 IST

LIVE Jammu & Kashmir Polls 2024: J-K BJP chief casts vote

Jammu and Kashmir BJP President Ravinder Raina cast his vote on Wednesday morning in the Nowshera assembly constituency of Rajouri district. He expressed confidence that the party will form the next government in the Union Territory.

09:20 IST

J&K Elections 2024 LIVE: Pink booth setup for women

'Women-Operated' Pink Polling Station Established in Poonch District, Stay tuned to Zee News for all the latest updates on Jammu-Kashmir Assembly Elections

09:08 IST

Jammu & Kashmir Elections 2024 LIVE: Amit Shah appeals people to vote in large numbers

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday urged the people of the Union Territory to turn out in large numbers to vote, aiming for a developed and terror-free region.

08:40 IST

Jammu and Kashmir Elections 2024 Live: People Come Out In Large Numbers To Vote

People queue up at a polling station in Kangan Assembly constituency to vote in the second phase of the Assembly elections today. Eligible voters in 26 constituencies across six districts of the UT are exercising their franchise today.

08:28 IST

Jammu and Kashmir Elections 2024 Live: JKNC Candidate Says 'Democracy Is Being Restored'

 After casting his vote, JKNC candidate from Poonch's Mendhar assembly constituency, Javed Rana says, "Democracy is being restored in J&K after a very long time...I appeal to the voters to vote for JKNC so that we can prove that the decision taken on 5th Aug 2019 was wrong"

08:17 IST

Jammu and Kashmir Elections 2024 Live: 102-Year-Old Voter Casts His Vote

Hagi Karam Din Bhat, a 102-year-old casts his vote for the second phase of Assembly elections at a polling centre in Reasi. He says, "If a good government is formed a lot of work will be done...The youth should get a good education, businesses should be set up...Everyone should come and cast their votes and appeal to all the voters to come and vote..."

08:10 IST

Jammu and Kashmir Election 2024 Live: Voters Embrace Elections After Long Wait In J&K

"This vote is very important. The process of democracy has to continue. Our problems get solved, roads are constructed... there are several benefits of election. Our representatives will come in the Assembly and work to resolve our problems. It is good that elections are being held," says first voter Fayaz Ahmed Hamdani after casting his vote at a polling booth in Habba Kadal Assembly constituency in Srinagar district.

08:01 IST

 Jammu and Kashmir Elections 2024 Live: Lal Chowc BJP Candidate Confident Of Party's Victory

BJP candidate from Lal Chowk Assembly constituency, Aijaz Hussain says, "People have gained confidence in the democratic set-up...I am hopeful that the public will vote for development...I am confident that the BJP will emerge victorious from the Lal Chowk Assembly constituency...I appeal to voters to come out and vote in large numbers..."

07:54 IST

Jammu and Kashmir Elections 2024 Live: Shah Appeals People In J&K To Vote In Large Numbers

As the second phase of polling begins in Jammu and Kashmir, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday appealed to the people of the Union Territory to vote in large numbers for a developed and terror-free region.

Voting began on Wednesday for the second phase of the assembly election in Jammu and Kashmir, in which over 2.5 million voters will decide the fate of 239 candidates in the fray for 26 seats.

07:48 IST

J&k Phase 2 Polling Live: PM Urges People To Vote In Large Numbers

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday appealed to voters in Jammu and Kashmir to use their franchise as the second round of polling in the Union Territory began. "I appeal to all voters that they must cast their votes and play an important role in strengthening democracy," Modi said while greeting the first-time voters.

07:44 IST

Jammu and Kashmir Election 2024 Live: Rana Confident Of BJP's Victory In Polls

“People are coming out in large numbers to participate in the second phase of voting. I believe, BJP will win in Jammu and Kashmir,” says J&K BJP president and candidate from Nowshera Assembly seat Ravinder Raina after casting his vote at a polling booth in Rajouri.

07:39 IST

Jammu and Kashmir Elections 2024 Live: Budgam Residents Come Out To Vote In Large Numbers

People queue up at a polling station in Budgam Assembly constituency to vote in the second phase of the Assembly elections today. Eligible voters in 26 constituencies across six districts of the UT are exercising their franchise today. (Visuals from polling

07:33 IST

Jammu and Kashmir Elections 2024 Phase 2 Polling Live: J&K BJP chief Ravindra Rana Casts His Vote

J&K BJP chief and party's candidate from Nowshera constituency, Ravinder Raina shows his inked finger after casting his vote for the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Elections in Nowshera.

07:23 IST

Jammu and Kashmir Elections 2024 Live: Key Candidates In Fray

Other key candidates in this second phase of assembly polls are Apni Party president Altaf Bukhari (Channapora), former ministers Ali Mohammad Sagar (Khanyar), Abdul Rahim Rather (Chrar-i-Sharief), and Choudhary Zulfikar Ali (Budhal) and Syed Mushtaq Bukhari (Surankote).

Choudhary Zulfikar Ali and Syed Mushtaq Bukhari are contesting on BJP tickets this time.

07:21 IST

Jammu and Kashmir Elections 2024 Live: Ex-CM Abdullah In Fray From 2 Seats

Abdullah is contesting from the Ganderbal and Budgam seats, while Karra is contesting from Central Shalteng. Raina will be trying to retain his Nowshera seat in Rajouri district which he won in the 2014 assembly polls.

The second phase will be watched keenly as jailed separatist leader Sarjan Ahmad Wagay alias Barkati is hoping to repeat Engineer Rashid's Lok Sabha poll feat against the National Conference leader. Barkati is contesting from the Beerwah and Ganderbal segments.

07:15 IST

Jammu and Kashmir Elections 2024 Phase 2 Polling Live: Heavywights In Fray

Key names in the fray for this phase are former chief minister Omar Abdullah, JKPCC president Tariq Hamid Karra and BJP J-K chief Ravinder Raina.

07:10 IST

Jammu Phase 2 Polling Live: People Queue At Polling Stations In Katra

People queue up at a polling station in Shri Mata Vaishno Devi assembly constituency of Katra to vote in the second phase of Assebly elections today. Eligible voters in 26 constituencies across six districts of the UT are exercising their franchise today.

#WATCH | Katra, J&K | People queue up at a polling station in Shri Mata Vaishno Devi assembly constituency of Katra to vote in the second phase of Assebly elections today.

Eligible voters in 26 constituencies across six districts of the UT are exercising their franchise today. pic.twitter.com/eLzwmfmfqU

— ANI (@ANI) September 25, 2024

07:04 IST

Jammu and Kashmir Elections 2024 Live: BJP Candidate From Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Performs Prayers

BJP Candidate from Shri Mata Vaishno Devi assembly constituency, Baldev Raj Sharma, performs prayers at his residence ahead of the second phase of voting. Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Assembly Constituency is a new constituency made after delimitation and it's the first time voting will be happening for this constituency.

07:00 IST

J&k Elections 2024 Voting Live: Polling For Second Phase Begins

Voting for the second phase of Assembly elections in Jammu & Kashmir begins. Eligible voters across 26 constituencies in six districts of the UT are casting their vote today.

06:55 IST

Jammu and Kashmir Elections 2024 Phase 2 Polling Live: 15 Constituencies In Kashmir To Vote Today

In the Kashmir division, 15 assembly constituencies are up for election: Kangan, Ganderbal, Hazratbal, Khanyar, Habbakadal, Lal Chowk, Channapora, Zadibal, Eidgah, 26-Central Shalteng, Budgam, Beerwah, Khansahib, Chrar-I-Sharief, and Chadoora. Meanwhile, the Jammu division will see elections in 11 constituencies: Gulabgarh, Reasi, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi, Kalakote-Sunderbani, Nowshera, Rajouri, Budhal, Thannamandi, Surankote, Poonch Haveli, and Mendhar.