Nagrota hits 72%, Budgam reaches 48% in by-poll turnout by 5 pm

Srinagar, Nov 11: Both Nagrota and Budgam constituencies recorded a steady rise in voter participation by 5 p.m. on Tuesday, with updated official figures showing Nagrota crossing 72% and Budgam nearing the 50% mark in the ongoing bypolls.

As per official data accessed by news agency Kashmir News Corner --- KNC, Nagrota Assembly Constituency (AC-77) registered an approximate voter turnout of 72.74% by 5 p.m., reflecting an active response from the electorate in the early hours of polling.

In Budgam Assembly Constituency (AC-27), the turnout stood at 48.53% around the same time, with officials expecting the numbers to rise as the day progresses.

Polling officials said that despite cold conditions in several areas, voters continued to arrive at booths in steady numbers, with security forces ensuring smooth and peaceful voting across both constituencies.

A total of 17 candidates are testing their fate here, including National Conference's Aga Syed Mehmood, Peoples Democratic Party's candidate Aga Syed Muntazir, BJP's Aga Syed Mohsin and others.