Amit Shah congratulates J&K voters for unprecedented phase III turnout

Srinagar, Oct 2: Union Home Minister Amit Shah Wednesday congratulated the people of J&K for unprecedented voter turnout in phase 3 of J&K assembly polls.

He said the enthusiastic participation in polls demonstrates the return of peace and a sense of security in J&K.

“Congratulations to our sisters and brothers in Jammu and Kashmir for registering an unprecedented 69.65 percent voter turnout in the third phase of the assembly polls held yesterday. Their enthusiastic participation demonstrates the return of peace and a sense of security in J&K under the leadership of PM Shri Narendra Modi Ji,” Union Home Minister Amit Shah posted on X. “The new era of development the youth have witnessed for the first time ever has strengthened their trust in democracy.”

Notably the three-phased Assembly election in J&K ended on October 1, with a tangible voter turnout of 69.65 percent recorded in the third and last phase. The first and second phase of elections was held on September 18 and 25. The vote count will be held on October 8.