At least 415 candidates, including former deputy Chief Ministers Tara Chand of Congress and Muzaffar Hussain Beig, are contesting in the third phase. Mock polling also took place at various polling booths before the start of the polls.
The polling for the third and final phase of the Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections has begun on Tuesday, with people queueing up at a polling station across 40 constituencies in seven districts of the Union Territory.
The polls began at 7 am on Tuesday and will conclude at 6 pm. Voting will take place in 24 constituencies in the Jammu division and 16 constituencies in Kashmir amid strong security to ensure a smooth and peaceful polls.
#WATCH | J&K: People queue up outside a polling station in Jammu to vote in the 3rd & final phase of the Assembly elections today.
Eligible voters in 40 constituencies across 7 districts of the UT are exercising their franchise today. pic.twitter.com/V7JUwFUuF7
— ANI (@ANI) October 1, 2024
#WATCH | J&K: People enter a polling station in Jammu as voting begins for the 3rd & final phase of the Assembly elections today
Eligible voters in 40 constituencies across 7 districts of the UT are exercising their franchise today. pic.twitter.com/CnFsCyaKTe
— ANI (@ANI) October 1, 2024
Democratic Progressive Azad Party Chairman Ghulam Nabi Azad was seen casting his vote at a polling station in Jammu. Earlier, he appealed to the people of the region to come out and cast their votes during the polls.
“I appeal to people to come out and vote. The political party that comes to power should resolve the issues. I will not speak against or in favour of any party. Voters will decide whether (majority) will be given to a single party or not,” Nabi Azad said.