J-K Assembly elections highlights: 65.48% voter turnout recorded in final phase by 5 pm

Jammu and Kashmir Assembly election Phase 3: Catch all the latest J&K election updates here

11:23 AM

Jammu and Kashmir polls: Remember this election is about self-respect, rights of J&K people, says Rahul Gandhi

The Congress on Tuesday asked the people of Jammu and Kashmir to vote in large numbers in the third and final phase of the assembly polls, with Rahul Gandhi calling on them to remember that this election is about their self-respect and rights. In a post in Hindi on X, Gandhi said, "All voters are requested to come out of their homes in large numbers and vote for INDIA. Your every vote for INDIA will secure the foundation of the future of Jammu and Kashmir, and will give you the strength to fight for your rights." 

11:03 AM

MP CM Mohan Yadav urges voters to exercise franchise for third phase of J-K Assembly elections

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has appealed to voters of Jammu and Kashmir to exercise their franchise for the ongoing third phase of assembly polls in the Union Territory. In a post on X, CM Yadav wrote, "Voting is going on for the third and final phase of the Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections. Every vote is extremely important for the progress and bright future of the union territory. I appeal to all the voters to vote for giving a pace to the progress of the new Jammu and Kashmir."

10:43 AM

J-K polls: Udhampur district registers highest turnout of 14.23%

Udhampur district recorded the highest turnout of 14.23 per cent, followed by 13.31 per cent in Samba, 13.09 per cent in Kathua, 11.64 per cent in Bandipora, 11.46 per cent in Jammu, 11.27 per cent in Kupwara and 8.89 per cent in Baramulla. Among the constituencies, Ramnagar was leading with 15.27 per cent polling recorded in the first two hours. 

10:06 AM

J-K Assembly polls LIVE: 11.6% voter turnout recorded till 9 am in third phase

A voter turnout of 11.60 per cent was recorded till 9 am in the third and final phase of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly polls.

9:51 AM

BJP will form government in Jammu and Kashmir: Kathua Assembly candidate Bharat Bhushan

“It’s an important election. We have BJP government in Centre and PM Modi has taken a pledge that in Jammu and Kashmir as well, BJP government will be formed,” BJP candidate from Kathua Assembly constituency Bharat Bhushan stated today.

9:34 AM

Congress chief Kharge asks J-K voters to 'teach a lesson' to those who snatched statehood from them

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge today asked the people of Jammu and Kashmir to vote in large numbers in the third and final phase of the assembly polls in the union territory and "teach a lesson" to those who snatched statehood from them. In a post on X, Kharge said, "As voting for the third phase of the Jammu and Kashmir elections commences, I urge the people in these 40 Assembly seats to exercise their Democratic rights in large numbers." This is the final chance to "teach a lesson" to those who snatched statehood from the people of Jammu and Kashmir, the Congress president said.

 

9:22 AM

Jammu-Kashmir elections: Afzal Guru's brother, 2 ex-Deputy CMs in race

Four hundred candidates including high-profile names such as former deputy chief ministers Tara Chand (Congress) and Muzaffar Hussain Beig, and Parliament convict Afzal Guru’s brother Aijaz Ahmed Guroo, among others are in the fray for Jammu and Kashmir polls. Read here for more details.

8:59 AM

Secularism will win: Congress leader Yogesh Sawhney on J-K polls

The Congress leader and candidate from Jammu East, Yogesh Sawhney, said on Tuesday that Congress will come to power and eradicate the atrocities committed by the BJP in the last 10 years. Sawhney said, "Secularism will win and people will take revenge through their votes for the atrocities committed by the BJP in the last 10 years. Congress did not say that we will bring Article 370, but our demand will be that the youth of Jammu should get their jobs and their land should also be safe." He further said, "Statehood should be restored. My appeal to the people is that we are fighting for the truth and I request people to go and vote and not sit at home."

8:42 AM

J-K needs visionary govt that can take strong decisions on security, stability: Home Minister Amit Shah

Home Minister Amit Shah said Jammu and Kashmir needed a government that was visionary and could take strong decisions for security, peace and stability.

"Today, the people voting in Jammu and Kashmir in the last phase should use their power of vote to form a government that keeps Jammu and Kashmir away from terrorism, separatism, corruption and dynastic politics and is determined to protect the rights of every section," Amit Shah stated in a post in Hindi on X.

8:30 AM

J-K election updates: Ghulam Nabi Azad urge voters to cast their votes along with their families

Democratic Progressive Azad Party Chairman Ghulam Nabi Azad encouraged voters to reach nearby polling station along with their families and cast votes in large numbers.

 

8:16 AM

J&K election updates: Security heightened across state as last phase of polling underway

Security heightened as voters queue up outside apolling stations to cast their votes in last phase of voting in Jammu and Kashmir.

 

8:00 AM

J&K election updates: BJP candidate from Jammu North constituency Sham Lal Sharma casts his vote

BJP candidate from Jammu North constituency Sham Lal Sharma casts his vote at a polling booth in Purkhoo Government School, Jammu in last phase of polling.

 

7:49 AM

J-K Assembly election updates: People queue up outside polling stations in Jammu to their vote

People queue up outside polling stations in Jammu to vote in the third and final phase of the Assembly elections today. Eligible voters in 40 constituencies across 7 districts of the UT are exercising their franchise.

 

7:36 AM

J&K election updates: PM Modi urge voters to come forward and cast their votes in last phase of polling

PM Modi urge voters to caste their votes in third and last round of polling in the Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections. PM said, 'I am confident that apart from the young friends who are going to vote for the first time, women power will also participate in the voting in large numbers.'

 

7:24 AM

J&K election updates: Amit Shah calls for strong leadership as final phase of polling underway

Home Minister Amit Shah calls for strong leadership in Jammu and Kashmir as final phase of polling underway in the state.