SRINAGAR: The Election Commission of India on Friday revised voters turn out to over 61 per cent in the first phase of Jammu and Kashmir assembly election that was held on September 18.
A spokesperson of the poll body said issued a statement claiming that the turnout of 61.38 per cent has been recorded in phase-1 for 24 constituencies in Jammu and Kashmir. The statement reads that voting turnout trends was facilitated by the Commission through its voter turnout App, every two hours starting 9:30 am.
It added that Chief Electoral Officer Jammu and Kashmir has confirmed that all polling parties have returned safely and final votes polled will be available post counting of postal ballots.
The statement reads that postal ballots include service voters, absentee voters (85+, PwD, Essential Services etc.) and voters on election duty. “Daily account of such Postal ballots received, as per established guidelines, are given to all candidates,” it added. (KNO)
