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“Congratulations J&K for historic voter turnout”: Lieutenant Governor

59 percent voter turnout recorded in first phase of Assembly polls in J&K, CEO said
10:49 PM Sep 18, 2024 IST | GK Web Desk
“congratulations j k for historic voter turnout”  lieutenant governor
“Congratulations J&K for historic voter turnout”: Lieutenant Governor
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Srinagar, Sep 18: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Wednesday congratulated people for historic voter turnout in first phase of Assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir.

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He said serpentine queues of voters outside polling stations demolished the motivated propaganda of adversaries, and reaffirmed peoples’ faith on democracy.

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Taking to micro-blogging site X (formerly twitter) the Office of LG J&K said: “Long queues of voters in Doda, Kishtwar, Ramban, Pulwama, Shopian, Kulgam and Anantnag demolished the motivated propaganda of the adversaries. People have also rebuffed the agenda of divisive elements and reaffirmed their faith in democracy”.

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“I must congratulate all my sisters & first-time voters for participating in large numbers to celebrate festival of democracy. Heartfelt gratitude to outstanding security forces, JKP & Election Officials. Approx 59% polling in first phase shows Jamhooriyat is flourishing in J&K,” the post said.

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“Congratulations J&K for a historic voter turnout! I would like to thank all voters, who exercised their franchise in 1st Phase. Record polling in the peaceful, free & fair election attests to the strength of Indian democracy & people's faith in democratic values,” Office of LG J&K added.

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Notably a turnout of about 59 percent – the highest in the past seven elections – was recorded in the first phase of Assembly polls in Jammu & Kashmir on Wednesday, Chief Electoral Officer, Pandurang K Pole said.

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The CEO added that polling in all segments passed off peacefully.

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