Over 2 lakh voters to cast ballots in Shopian

Shopian, Aug 24: The Shopian administration is fully prepared for a significant, participatory, and inclusive Assembly election during the first phase of voting, scheduled for September 18.

Shopian District is divided into two assembly constituencies, Zainapora and Shopian, with a total of 2,09,039 registered voters.

This electorate includes 1,04,882 males, 1,04,150 females, and 7 transgender voters.

To facilitate the voting process, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has established 251 polling stations across both constituencies, ensuring that every registered voter has the opportunity to participate in the democratic process.

Assembly Constituency (AC) 37 - Shopian has a balanced voter distribution, with a total of 1,00,546 registered voters. This constituency includes 50,748 male voters, 49,793 female voters, and 5 transgender voters.

To accommodate these voters, 122 polling stations have been allocated, underscoring the constituency’s importance in the district’s electoral landscape.