Jammu and Kashmir Phase 1 Election Concludes: The 2024 Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections marks a historic moment since this is the first election being conducted there after the revocation of Article 370 in 2019.
Jammu and Kashmir is voting for the first time after 10 years as a Union Territory. These elections are being held in three phases, the first phase concluded on Wednesday, 18th September 2024, followed by subsequent phases to be conducted on 25th September and 1st October. The results are scheduled to be announced on 8th October 2024.
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Jammu & Kashmir Phase 1 Elections Highlights
- On 18th September 2024, 24 out of 90 constituencies were part of phase one polling in Jammu and kashmir.
- As per Election Commission of India, voter turnout was recorded at 61.11% for Jammu & Kashmir assembly as of 11:30 PM on 18th September 2024. Kishtwar recorded the highest turnout of 80.14% whereas Pulwama saw the lowest voter turnout at just 46.65%.
- After the state was subdivided into the Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, and the abrogation of the Article 370, this is the first assembly elections since 2014.
- Polling was held in 24 constituencies of Jammu and Kashmir comprising,
- 4 seats in Pulwama,
- 2 in Shopian,
- 3 in Kulgam,
- 7 in Anantnag,
- 3 in Kishtwar,
- 3 in Doda and
- 2 seats in Ramban and Banihal.
- Polling in the remaining 66 Assembly seats will be held in the other two phases on 25th September and 1st October, 2024.
- In the ongoing first phase of J&K elections 2024, “PDP will emerge as the number one political party in South Kashmir”, PDP Chief Mehbooba Mufti said.
Press Release from Election Commission of India (ECI)
Jammu and Kashmir Phase 1 Election Concludes: As per the official Press Release of Election Commission of India (ECI) (No. ECI/PN/134/2024), Jammu and Kashmir voted enthusiastically in Phase- I of assembly elections for which polling was held in 3276 polling stations in 24 ACs across seven districts namely, Pulwama, Shopian, Kulgam, Kishtwar, Anantnag, Ramban and Doda.
Young men and women voters outshone at the polling booths, emphasising the testament of democracy in Jammu & Kashmir. Home voting facility is introduced for the first time in assembly elections in J&K at the doorsteps of the voting bound by the physical limitations. Numerous voters aged above 85 years and PWDs having more than 40% disability casted votes from the comfort of their homes.
Source: Official Press Release of Election Commission of India
Jammu and Kashmir Phase 1 Election: District Wise Approximate Voter Turnout
The district-wise approximate voter turnout percentage for Jammu & Kashmir Phase 1 Election as per Election Commission of India on 18th September, 2024 till 11:30 PM (all the below mentioned data shows the approximate voter turnout):
- District Anantnag: 57.84% (7 ACs).
- District Doda: 71.34% (3 ACs).
- District Kishtwar: 80.14% (3 ACs).
- District Kulgam: 46.46% (3 ACs)
- District Pulwama: 46.65% (4 ACs).
- District Ramban: 70.55% (2 ACs).
- District Shopian: 55.96% (2 ACs).
Jammu and Kashmir Phase 1 Elections: Key Insights
- The phase 1 of elections at Jammu and Kashmir held on 18th September 2024.
- The elections were conducted across 24 Assembly Constituencies (AC) and 3276 polling stations for phase 1.
- 219 candidates appeared for the elections, comprising 210 as male and 9 as female candidates.
- The constituencies have 3276 polling stations comprising 2974 in rural areas and 302 in Urban areas. The phase 1 of the election also has 24 Green Polling Stations.
- The phase 1 of the elections has 23.27 lakh voters comprising 11.76 as male voters, 11.51 lakh as female voters. Also, 15,774 voters are 85+ years old, 28,309 were PwD voters and 1.23 lakh were 18-19 years voters.
Jammu and Kashmir Phase 1 Elections: Social Media Campaign
- Twitter is trending with a hashtag #NoVoterToBeLeftBehind signifying the importance of “One Man, One Vote”.
- Honourable Prime Minister of India and a popular leader of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Shri Narendra Modi urged voters to come out in large numbers and vote to strengthen the democracy of the nation.
- The leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi from Indian National Congress (INC) also tweeted to urge the citizens of Jammu & Kashmir to cast their votes for INDIA for the protection of their democratic rights.
A Special Thanks From Election Commission of India
- The Election Commission of India wrote on twitter to thank each and every voter who showed up and voted after such a long time in Jammu and Kashmir Election Phase 1.
- Establishing peace and harmony in regions of Jammu & Kashmir has been challenging for governments across years because of the increase in the terror attacks. Let us know a spiritual way to establish peace and harmony in the nation.
Peace & Harmony Are The By-Products of True Devotion
Elections are the way through which the citizens can opt their leaders for the wholesome welfare and betterment of the nation. But along with it, it is necessary to align our life spiritually also. The divine spiritual knowledge as outlined in our sacred texts is a way forward solution for maintaining unity and peacefulness in the nation.
Holy Shrimad Bhagwad Gita proves that one who abides by the way of worship mentioned in it, not only gets benefits in the form of health and wealth but also attains ultimate peace i.e., Salvation. Do choose your political leader wisely but along with that find a Tatvdarshi Sant, as described in chapter 4 verse 34 of Holy Geeta ji, the one Who will impart the true spiritual knowledge (Tatvagyan) of Supreme God Kabir and give the true devotion to live your life happily and attain salvation thereafter.
Currently, Sant Rampal Ji Maharaj is the Tatvdarshi Sant as outlined in Holy Geeta ji. To know more about the right path to attain salvation, visit www.jagatgururampalji.org or ‘Satlok Ashram’ YouTube channel.
