The long wait of the people has ended today. I am happy that they will be able to elect the government,” said Sunil Sharma, BJP candidate from Padder Nagseni assembly constituency.J&K assembly election 2024 live updates: Around 26.

As many as 219 candidates are competing in the first phase of voting today. As many as 23,27,580 electors are eligible to vote, according to the poll panel, in the first phase of voting today.

The first phase of polling begins in Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections, the first in a decade. More than 23 lakh eligible voters will decide the f

Seven districts will vote for the first time in a decade. Phase 1 polling on Wednesday involves over 23 lakh voters choosing among 219 candidates, including 90 independents, for 24 seats.

The candidate with the lowest declared assets is Independent Mohd Akram, contesting from the ST-reserved Surankote constituency, with assets worth just Rs 500.

The first phase of assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir, held on September 18, witnessed a remarkable voter turnout of approximately 58.85%