'Grateful to Modi': West Pakistan refugees vote for first time in J&K Assembly polls

Last Updated: Oct 01 2024 | 8:30 PM IST

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Long denied the right to vote, West Pakistan refugees exercised their franchise for the first time in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections on October 1. West Pakistan refugees along with Valmiki and Gurkha communities comprise around 1.5 lakh people. They reside in various parts of Jammu, Samba, and Kathua districts, particularly in border areas. With the revocation of Article 370, both West Pakistan refugees and Valmikis can now buy land, apply for jobs, and participate in elections in J&K.