Jammu and Kashmir Phase 3 Elections: Key Takeaways 

Jammu and Kashmir Phase 3 Elections: Elections in Jammu and Kashmir concluded with its phase 3 elections which took place on Tuesday, 1st October 2024. Even conducting elections after 10 long years, the elections concluded in a smooth, seamless and peaceful manner. Huge voter turnout was witnessed in all the three phases, filled with joy and enthusiasm. Votes were casted in 40 ACs (Assembly Constituencies) across 7 districts in phase 3 of Jammu and Kashmir elections. Read the story to know details and data about the elections.

Jammu and Kashmir Phase 3 Elections Highlights

• Voting in Jammu and Kashmir Phase 3 took place for the remaining 40 ACs on 1st October, 2024.

• Despite the increase in the number of ACs from 83 to 90 (from 2014 to 2024), and around 170 incidents reported in the past during elections (87 on the polling day), this year’s elections have been smooth & streamlined with no major law and order incident reported.

• Webcasting was in place across 90 ACs (100% polling stations) to maintain transparency, as compared to 20% during the 2014 elections.

• Approximately there has been a significant increase of 23% in the electorate size from 2014 to 2024.

• There has been an increase of 7% in the number of candidates contesting the elections from 2014 to 2024. 

• In order to strengthen democracy in every corner of the country, Polling Stations have been set up near the Line of Control (LoC) and near international borders in order to facilitate the remote areas. The following tables give the district wise data of Polling Stations made and used on these borders: 

■ Also Read: Jammu and Kashmir Phase 1 Election Concludes: Record Voter Turnout With Historic Polls

Border Polling Stations- Phase 3

Insights From The Official Press Release of Election Commission of India (ECI)

• According to the Press Release of Election Commission of India (ECI) (No. ECI/PN/142/2024) dated 1st October 2024, elections in Jammu and Kashmir were conducted with utmost peace and stability. 

• The Election Commission of India provided Assured Minimum Facilities (AMF’s) comprising drinking water, electricity, toilet, ramp, furniture, shelter, helpdesk, wheelchair and volunteers to help whenever required.

• Polling Stations with rich diversified themes set up the tone phase of the elections.

• With PwD managed Polling Stations, it became easy for PwD people to cast their vote as well.

• Despite having long queues, people reached in large numbers to cast their vote.

• Even before the commencement of voting, people were waiting in queues to cast their vote, showcasing the power of democracy.

Source: Official Press Release of Election Commission of India 

Jammu and Kashmir Phase 3 Election: District Wise Voter Turnout

According to the official Press Release of Election Commission of India, dated 01st October 2024, the phase 3 of the elections recorded an approximate voter turnout of 69.65% as of 11:45 PM on 1st October. The district wise voter turnout percentage is briefed as follows:

• District Bandipora: 67.68% (3 ACs).
• District Baramulla: 61.03% (7 ACs).
• District Jammu: 71.40% (11 ACs).
• District Kathua: 73.34% (6 ACs).
• District Kupwara: 66.79% (6 ACs).
• District Samba: 75.88% (3 ACs).
• District Udhampur: 76.09% (4 ACs). 

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Jammu and Kashmir Phase 3 Elections: Key Insights

• The phase 3 and final elections in Jammu and Kashmir concluded on 01st October 2024 very peacefully.

• The elections were conducted across 40 Assembly Constituencies (ACs) spread across 7 districts and 5060 polling stations.

• 415 candidates appeared for the elections, comprising 387 as male and 28 as female candidates.

• The constituencies have 5060 polling stations comprising 4086 in rural areas and 974 in urban areas. The phase 3 of the election also has 40 Green Polling Stations.

• The phase 2 of the elections has 39.18 lakh voters comprising 20.09 as male voters, 19.09 lakh as female voters and 57 as third-gender voters. Also, 32,953 voters are 85+ years old, 35,860 were PwD voters and 1.94 lakh were 18-19 years voters.

• Counting of votes is scheduled on 8th October, 2024.

Jammu and Kashmir Phase 3 Elections: Social Media Campaign

• Jammu and Kashmir Phase 3 Elections are witnessing post on the social media platform X under the hashtags such as #ReadToVote #VoiceYourChoice, strengthening democracy.

• Some more hashtags which are being used with the posts are #IVote4Sure #JKAssemblyPolls2024 #JKAssemblyElections #JashneJamhuriyat #JammuKashmirElections #phase3 #Jkelections

Jammu and Kashmir Phase 3 Elections: A Thankyou tweet from the ECI for Jammu & Kashmir 

After each phase of the elections, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has maintained a habit of thanking every voter who showed up by tweeting a thank you tweet. These small things boost up the morale of various voters, realising them the importance of their vote for uplifting the democracy in the nation.

Diversity In Elections Glorifies Democracy & Spirituality 

The execution of a free and fair Elections are proof that democracy is still alive in the nation. Amongst the other diverse fields of our nation, one of the most important fields is spirituality. The spiritual teachings of great saints emphasise the importance of connectivity with God by acquiring a Guru (Complete Saint).

Presently, Sant Rampal Ji Maharaj is the Tatvdarshi Sant or Complete Saint Who is providing us with the true method of worship as outlined in our sacred texts. This time along with voting for a good leader, think about the importance of a Spiritual Guru (Complete Saint) and it’s role in the liberation of the soul from the cycle of birth and death.

You can order a free sacred book ‘Gyan Ganga’ written by Sant Rampal Ji Maharaj by visiting www.jagatgururampalji.org or watch videos at ‘ Sant Rampal Ji Maharaj’ youtube channel.