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

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		<strong>Jammu and Kashmir Assembly election Phase 3 Live Update, 1 October 2024:&nbsp;</strong>The 40 Assembly constituencies of Jammu and Kashmir recorded a voter turnout of 65.48 per cent till 5:00 pm in the third phase of Assembly elections, according to poll officials. Voting in 40 constituencies across seven districts of Jammu and Kashmir began at 7 am amid tight security. A total of 415 candidates are contesting in these 40 seats, with 16 seats located in the Kashmir region and 24 in the Jammu region. Around 3.9 million voters are eligible to vote at 5,060 polling stations during this phase. The intense campaign for the third and final phase of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections concluded on Sunday evening. This upcoming vote will determine the representatives for 40 constituencies, with 24 in Jammu division and the rest in Kashmir. This election is significant as it is the first in a decade and the first since Article 370 was revoked in August 2019. The three-phase election features a multi-party contest for 90 seats across the former state. The National Conference (NC) and Congress have formed an alliance for the elections, while the People&#39;s Democratic Party (PDP) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) are also key competitors.</div>
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	To encourage women&#39;s participation, election officials have introduced pink polling stations, staffed entirely by female officers, to attract more women voters. In Udhampur district, each of the four constituencies has one pink polling station run by women. The initiative aims to both empower women and boost their voter turnout, an official said. Central Armed Police Forces (CRPF) and Quick Response Teams (QRTs) have been deployed across Udhampur in preparation for the election. The intense campaigning for the third and final phase of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections wrapped up on Sunday evening. The upcoming vote will decide representatives for 40 constituencies, 24 of which are in the Jammu division, with the rest in Kashmir.<br />
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		Today marks a significant day for the West Pakistan Refugees, Valmikis, and Gorkha communities, who have lived as &quot;unwanted citizens&quot; in Jammu and Kashmir for over 70 years. These communities are excited to cast their votes in the assembly elections for the first time, marking a historic moment for those who have long been without political representation. With over 1.5 lakh people living in areas across Jammu, Samba, and Kathua districts, especially in border regions, these groups are now part of the electoral process, electing MLAs. Unlike previous elections, candidates are actively engaging with their communities. In the lead-up to voting, West Pakistan refugees celebrated by exchanging sweets in Chakra and Chabay Chak in the Samba and Jammu districts.<br />
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J-K Assembly elections highlights: 65.48% voter turnout recorded in final phase by 5 pm

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J&K Assembly election updates: Red-letter day for West Pakistan Refugees, Valmikis, and Gorkhas today

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	Today is a significant day for the West Pakistan Refugees, Valmikis, and Gorkha communities, who have been regarded as &quot;unwanted citizens&quot; in Jammu and Kashmir for over 70 years. These groups are excited to participate in the ongoing assembly elections and vote for the first time in history, representing a monumental moment for those who have long been without political representation.</div>

J&K Assembly election updates: Ghulam Nabi Azad casts vote in the final phase of polling

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	Democratic Progressive Azad Party Chairman Ghulam Nabi Azad shows his inked finger after casting his vote at a polling station in Jammu for the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Elections.</div>

J&K election updates: Pink polling stations launched across state to boost women's turnout

To encourage female participation, election officials have established pink polling stations specifically aimed at attracting women voters. These pink polling stations are staffed entirely by female officers. The initiative has two main goals: to promote women&#39;s empowerment and to encourage greater female voter participation.

J&K election Phase 3 LIVE: 40 constituencies to vote today, 415 candidates in fray

In the last phase of the Assembly election, 40 constituencies across seven districts in Jammu and Kashmir are voting today. A total of 415 candidates are competing for these 40 seats, with 16 in the Kashmir region and 24 in the Jammu region. Approximately 3.9 million voters are eligible to cast their votes at 5,060 polling stations in this phase.

Voter turnout touches 65.48% in final phase voting till 5 pm

In the final phase of voting in Jammu and Kashmir Assembly election, the voter tournout of 65.48% has been recorded till 5 pm.&nbsp;

Centre should restore statehood to Jammu and Kashmir, says Aijaz Guroo

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	Aijaz Ahmad Guroo, the Independent candidate from the Sopore seat and brother of Parliament attack convict Afzal Guru stated that&nbsp; in the current Union territory setup, the chief minister has limited powers to govern and the lieutenant governor holds significant power. He also urged the Centre to restore statehood to Jammu and Kashmir.</div>

People believe in the democratic process and want solutions: NC leader Irshad Rasool Kar

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	National Conference candidate from Sopore, Irshad Rasool Kar, casts his vote in the third and last phase of Assembly elections today. Speaking to ANI, Irshad Rasool Kar, said, &quot;People believe in the democratic process and want solutions to their issues through voting. My agendas are development and fighting for our rights. I urge people to vote to strengthen the democratic setup and National Conference.&quot;</div>
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J-K Assembly polls live updates: 56.01% voter turnout recorded by 3 pm in final phase

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	Polling stations of 40 assembly constituencies across seven districts in the UT have recorded 56.01 percent voter turnout till 3 pm, poll officials stated today.</div>

Haryana Assembly polls: BJP's 'jumlas' will not work anymore in Haryana, says Ambala MP Varun Chaudhry

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	The ruling BJP&#39;s &#39;jumlas&#39; won&#39;t work anymore as people have seen the reality of the promises they made in the past ten years, Congress&#39; Ambala MP Varun Chaudhry said, expressing confidence that his party will register a resounding win in the Haryana polls. Chaudhry also said that unlike the BJP, the Congress has delivered on what it promised. &quot;The BJP&#39;s &#39;jumlas&#39; (rhetoric) wont work anymore as people have seen the reality of their promises. Today, all sections of the society, including farmers, youth, women, workers, want to bring the Congress back to power and our party is set to register a resounding win in the polls,&quot; Chaudhry</div>

No talks with Pakistan until terrorism stops, says JKWP leader Mir Junaid

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	Mir Junaid, president of the Jammu and Kashmir Workers Party stated that India should not engage in talks with Pakistan until they stop sending terrorists and killing innocent people.</div>

Our victory will be a testament to the people’s endorsement: BJP candidate

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	&ldquo;Democracy has prevailed in Jammu and Kashmir. The people have defeated Pakistan-sponsored terrorism,&rdquo; former minister and BJP candidate for Jammu North, Shyamlal Sharma said after casting his vote. &ldquo;We will form the government, and our victory will be a testament to the people&rsquo;s endorsement. They are voting for the continuity of development in Jammu and Kashmir,&rdquo; he added.</div>

Jammu and Kashmir Assembly polls update: Former ministers, candidates exercise franchise

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	Several former ministers and candidates were among those who exercised their franchise at various polling stations in Jammu and Samba districts on Tuesday in the third and final phase of the assembly polls. Many of them also highlighted that the significant voter turnout symbolises the triumph of democracy over Pakistan-sponsored terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir. &quot;Democracy has prevailed in Jammu and Kashmir. The people have defeated Pakistan-sponsored terrorism,&quot; former minister and BJP candidate for Jammu North, Shyamlal Sharma said after casting his vote here.</div>

Polling percentage has been unexpected: State BJP chief Ravinder Raina

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	&quot;A large number of people are voting in the last phase of assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir. The people of Jammu and Kashmir have participated wholeheartedly in this festival of democracy. These elections have been conducted very well. Polling percentage has been unexpected. This shows J&amp;K is touching new heights and giving its contribution in strengthening new India,&quot; State BJP President Ravinder Raina stated today.</div>

News update: 44.08% voter turnout recorded till 1:00 pm in phase-III of polling

Jammu and Kashmir saw a voter turnout of 44.08 per cent as of 1 pm this afternoon. Udhampur district recorded the highest turnout of 51.66 per cent

We hope that people will vote in large numbers: PDP's Arif Laigaroo

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	&ldquo;Today, after 10 years, people here have got a chance to vote in democracy, so we hope that there will be voting in large numbers. The voting percentage will increase,&rdquo;&nbsp; PDP candidate from the Habba Kadal constituency, Arif Laigaroo, said.</div>

J-K polls: Enthusiastic voting shows success of policies, says Union minister Jitendra Singh

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	Union minister Jitendra Singh on Tuesday said the enthusiastic participation of people in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly polls reflects the success of Prime Minister Narendra Modi&#39;s policies and &quot;true mainstreaming&quot; of democracy in the Union territory.</div>
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Elections mark historic peace in UT, says BJP leader Altaf Thakur

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	BJP leader Altaf Thakur asserted that the current&nbsp; elections marks the first time since 1990 that not a single stone has been thrown. Thakur also said that he hopes the voter turnout in the third phase will exceed that of the first two phases.</div>

J&K Assembly polls update: 28.12% voter turnout recorded till 11 am in phase-III of polling

Jammu and Kashmir polls phase 3: Valmiki community votes for first time in Assembly polls

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	Long denied the right to vote, members of the Valmiki community exercised their franchise for the first time in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections on Tuesday and termed it as a &quot;historic moment&quot;. The Valmikis were originally brought to J-K in 1957 from Punjab&#39;s Gurdaspur district for sanitation work by the state government. &quot;I am a first-time voter at the age of 45. In my lifetime. We are thrilled and filled with enthusiasm to participate in J-K&#39;s assembly elections for the first time. It is like a big festival for us,&quot; Gharu Bhati, who voted at a polling station in Jammu, said.</div>

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

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	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, &quot;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.&quot;&nbsp;</div>

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

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	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, &quot;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.&quot;</div>

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

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	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.&nbsp;</div>

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

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	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.</div>

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

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	&ldquo;It&rsquo;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,&rdquo; BJP candidate from Kathua Assembly constituency Bharat Bhushan stated today.</div>

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

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	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 &quot;teach a lesson&quot; to those who snatched statehood from them. In a post on X, Kharge said, &quot;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.&quot; This is the final chance to &quot;teach a lesson&quot; to those who snatched statehood from the people of Jammu and Kashmir, the Congress president said.</div>
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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&rsquo;s brother Aijaz Ahmed Guroo, among others are in the fray for Jammu and Kashmir polls. <a href="https://www.business-standard.com/elections/jammu-kashmir-elections/jammu-kashmir-elections-afzal-guru-s-brother-2-ex-deputy-cms-in-race-124100100114_1.html?1727754508"><strong>Read here for more details.</strong></a>

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

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	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, &quot;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.&quot; He further said, &quot;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.&quot;</div>

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

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	Home Minister Amit Shah said Jammu and Kashmir needed a government that was visionary and could take strong decisions for security, peace and stability.</div>
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	&quot;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,&quot; Amit Shah stated in a post in Hindi on X.</div>

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

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	PM Modi urge voters to caste their votes in third and last round of polling in the Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections. PM said, &#39;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.&#39;</div>
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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.