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Polling for 40 constituencies in Jammu-Kashmir's Assembly elections is underway, with over 3.4 million eligible voters. As of 1 pm, voter turnout reached 44.08%, with Udhampur leading the process
Polling in 40 assembly segments across seven districts of Jammu and Kashmir began at 7 am amid tight security
The Valmikis were originally brought to J-K in 1957 from Punjab's Gurdaspur district for sanitation work by the state government
He also accused previous regimes, especially of the National Conference and Congress, of misusing Article 370
The election will witness West Pakistani refugees, the Valmiki Samaj, and the Gorkha community exercise their franchise
Voting for the third phase is underway in 40 seats across seven districts, including the winter capital Jammu
Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections: The final phase of polls is underway with over 400 candidates. A multi-party contest is unfolding in the region, marking the first Assembly polls since 2014
The home minister asked the people to cast their vote for tourism, education, employment and all-round development
The voter turnout was robust in the earlier phases, with 61.38 per cent participation recorded in the first phase on September 18 and 57.31 per cent in the second phase on September 26
National Conference, promised restoration of the Article in its manifesto
Locals said it is a tough battle for Gupta to retain the seat
He said 364 complaints are under investigation which too will be disposed of soon, notices have been issued to 115 candidates, political parties, media houses and others for alleged MCC violations
Irrespective of who wins the elections, the region's ability to generate its own tax revenue to finance such poll promises may pose a challenge
He acknowledged the widespread disillusionment among people over the false slogans that have only led to bloodshed and unrest
The first phase of Assembly polls was held on September 18, while the second phase of polling was held on September 25
The electoral fate of 415 candidates, including former deputy chief ministers Tara Chand (Congress) and Muzaffar Beig, are at stake in this phase
Kharge, who became unwell while addressing a poll rally in Kathua district, made the remarks after being administered medical assistance
BJP leaders have turned Jammu and Kashmir into a pawn in their political chess game as policies are not being made for the people of the region, she said
Guru vowed to tackle issues and address the needs of the underprivileged while asserting that the challenges faced by Sopore mirror the broader problems across Jammu and Kashmir