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    J&K assembly polls: 'Peaceful' phase 1 voting draws historic voter turnout | See pics

    In Jammu and Kashmir's phase 1 assembly elections, voting took place for 24 out of 90 seats – 16 in Kashmir Valley and 8 in the Jammu region.

    Updated on: Sep 18, 2024 6:47 PM IST
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    Voters line up outside a polling station in Kulgam in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir during phase 1 assembly election. By 5 pm, the overall voter turnout was 58.19%. (Waseem Andrabi/HT Photo)expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
    Updated on Sep 18, 2024 6:47 PM

    Voters line up outside a polling station in Kulgam in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir during phase 1 assembly election. By 5 pm, the overall voter turnout was 58.19%. (Waseem Andrabi/HT Photo)

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    Voting was briefly suspended at a polling station in Bagwan Mohalla, Kishtwar due to a protest over voter identification issues, but resumed shortly after. (Waseem Andrabi/HT Photo)expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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    Voting was briefly suspended at a polling station in Bagwan Mohalla, Kishtwar due to a protest over voter identification issues, but resumed shortly after. (Waseem Andrabi/HT Photo)

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    Women with their children wait in line to vote in Kulgam. The district, which has three assembly constituencies, saw the highest turnout in D.H. Pora at 65.21% by 5 pm. (Waseem Andrabi/HT Photo)expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
    Updated on Sep 18, 2024 6:47 PM

    Women with their children wait in line to vote in Kulgam. The district, which has three assembly constituencies, saw the highest turnout in D.H. Pora at 65.21% by 5 pm. (Waseem Andrabi/HT Photo)

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    Officials were optimistic about a higher turnout by the end of the day, as long queues were observed. Over 2.3 million voters were eligible to choose among 219 candidates, including 90 Independents. (Waseem Andrabi/HT Photo)expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
    Updated on Sep 18, 2024 6:47 PM

    Officials were optimistic about a higher turnout by the end of the day, as long queues were observed. Over 2.3 million voters were eligible to choose among 219 candidates, including 90 Independents. (Waseem Andrabi/HT Photo)

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    Inderwal in the Jammu region recorded the highest voter turnout among the 24 assembly segments at 80.06% by 5 pm. (Waseem Andrabi/HT Photo)expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
    Updated on Sep 18, 2024 6:47 PM

    Inderwal in the Jammu region recorded the highest voter turnout among the 24 assembly segments at 80.06% by 5 pm. (Waseem Andrabi/HT Photo)

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    The second and third phases of voting in Jammu and Kashmir are scheduled for September 25 and October 1, respectively. (Waseem Andrabi/HT Photo)expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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    The second and third phases of voting in Jammu and Kashmir are scheduled for September 25 and October 1, respectively. (Waseem Andrabi/HT Photo)

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    Kashmiri migrants present their identification cards at a special polling booth in New Delhi for the first phase of Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections. (PTI)expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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    Kashmiri migrants present their identification cards at a special polling booth in New Delhi for the first phase of Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections. (PTI)

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    Voters display their ink-marked fingers after casting their votes in Kishtwar, which had the highest turnout at 77.23% by 5 pm. Pulwama had the lowest turnout at 43.87%. (PTI)expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
    Updated on Sep 18, 2024 6:47 PM

    Voters display their ink-marked fingers after casting their votes in Kishtwar, which had the highest turnout at 77.23% by 5 pm. Pulwama had the lowest turnout at 43.87%. (PTI)

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    Voters in Anantnag district show their ink-marked fingers after voting in the first phase of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections. (PTI)expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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    Voters in Anantnag district show their ink-marked fingers after voting in the first phase of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections. (PTI)

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    An elderly voter, assisted by her granddaughter, shows her ink-marked finger after voting in Anantnag during the first phase of the assembly elections. (PTI)expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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    An elderly voter, assisted by her granddaughter, shows her ink-marked finger after voting in Anantnag during the first phase of the assembly elections. (PTI)

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    Security personnel are stationed at a polling booth in Anantnag district to ensure safety during the first phase of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections. (PTI)expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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    Security personnel are stationed at a polling booth in Anantnag district to ensure safety during the first phase of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections. (PTI)

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    People queue to vote at a polling station in Doda district during the first phase of Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections. (PTI)expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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    People queue to vote at a polling station in Doda district during the first phase of Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections. (PTI)

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