Congress MP and LoP Rahul Gandhi has urged the voters of Jammu and Kashmir to vote in larges numbers, as the polling entered its second phase in the present day.
Congress MP and Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday appealed to the voters of Jammu and Kashmir to vote in massive numbers after the polling for second phase started within the territory.
Urging electors to vote for their rights, prosperity and abundance, Rahul Gandhi stated that every vote to INDIA alliance will convey Jammu and Kashmir on the trail of prosperity.
“My brothers and sisters of Jammu and Kashmir, today is the second phase of voting, come out in large numbers and vote for your rights, prosperity and abundance – vote for INDIA. By snatching away your statehood, the BJP government has insulted you and played with your constitutional rights. Your every vote for INDIA will break this vicious circle of injustice created by the BJP and bring Jammu and Kashmir on the path of prosperity,” stated Rahul Gandhi in a social media publish on X.
Earlier within the day, Rahul Gandhi left from his residence to participate within the election marketing campaign in Jammu and Kashmir.
Congress’ alliance companion National Conference’s chief Omar Abdullah has urged Rahul Gandhi to flip his concentrate on Jammu.
“I hope after Rahul is done campaigning in one or two seats in Kashmir, he focuses in Jammu. Ultimately what the Congress does in Kashmir is not important. What the Congress does in Jammu is important. Unfortunately, Congress hasn’t done as much in the plains of Jammu as we would expect them to do. The lion’s share of the seats that the alliance gave in Jammu was to the Congress party. Yet, the Congress’ campaign in Jammu is yet to begin and there are only five days of campaigning. I hope once Rahul is done campaigning in this one seat in the valley, the Congress focuses all its attention in the plains of Jammu,” Omar Abdullah stated.
Meanwhile, Jammu and Kashmir recorded a ten.22 % voter turnout as of 9 am within the second phase of polls, in accordance to the Election Commission of India.
As per the ECI, the Poonch district recorded the 14.41 % of turnout, adopted by Reasi with 13.37 %, Rajouri with 12.71 %, Ganderbal with 12.61 %, Budgam with 10.91 % turnout and Srinagar with the bottom voter turnout at 4.70 %.
Voting, that commenced at 7 am in the present day, is underway throughout the Union Territory. It will conclude at 6 pm.
As elections are being performed in Jammu and Kashmir after a spot of 10 years, enthusiasm has gripped folks of the territory. In Jammu, Srinagar and Ganderbal, an extended queue of voters was seen ready outdoors the polling station to cast their vote.
In this phase, 25,78,099 lakh voters are eligible to cast their poll, comprising 13,12,730 lakh male voters, 12,65,316 lakh feminine voters and 53 third-gender voters. The final phase of polls shall be held on October 1 and counting of votes shall be held on October 8.
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