September 25, 2024

News headlines from Jammu & Kashmir September 25, 2024.

Phase 2 of J&K Assembly Elections Underway: Polling for 26 seats across six districts in Jammu and Kashmir, with major political figures like Omar Abdullah and Ravinder Raina in the fray.
Increased Security in J&K Amid Elections: Security measures have been heightened in sensitive areas to ensure smooth and peaceful polling.
Congress Promises Statehood Restoration: Congress reiterated its commitment to restoring statehood to J&K, should they win the elections.
BJP Highlights Stability in Campaigns: BJP leaders emphasized that divisive politics would not return to J&K under their governance.
Jammu Badminton Team Wins UT Championship: Jammu’s team celebrated victory in the Inter-District UT Badminton Championship, held in Srinagar.
Kashmir Valley Terror Alert Ahead of Polls: Intelligence agencies have issued a high alert in the Kashmir Valley, citing possible attempts to disrupt the elections.
Heavy Voter Turnout in Phase 1 of Elections: The first phase of J&K elections saw a voter turnout of 61%, reflecting high political engagement across the region.
Ganderbal and Budgam Key Focus Areas: With Omar Abdullah contesting from both Ganderbal and Budgam, these constituencies are under close watch in this election phase.
Rajouri and Poonch Witness Heightened Vigilance: The recent terror activities in these districts have prompted extra security deployments.
Election Campaigns See High Participation from Young Voters: Youth participation has significantly increased, with many first-time voters engaging actively in the democratic process.