LG Sinha hails voters for record turnout

Srinagar, Sep 18: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Wednesday extended hearty congratulations to the voters of the first phase of the assembly election for the record turnout.

In a social media post, the Lieutenant Governor said that their enthusiastic participation is a testament to the strength of Indian democracy and people’s faith in democratic values.

The LG posted on X: “Congratulations J&K for a historic voter turnout! I would like to thank all voters, who exercised their franchise in the first phase. Record polling in the peaceful, free and fair election attests to the strength of Indian democracy and people's faith in democratic values.

I must congratulate all my sisters and first-time voters for participating in large numbers to celebrate the festival of democracy. Heartfelt gratitude to outstanding security forces, J&K Police and election officials.

Approximately 59 percent polling in the first phase shows Jamhooriyat is flourishing in J&K. 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.”