Changing situation of Jammu and Kashmir, surrendered terrorist tried luck in DDC election

The situation there’s altering quickly after the abolition of Article 370 from Jammu and Kashmir. People participated extensively in the District Development Council (DDC) elections held for the primary time in the state. A terrorist who has surrendered in this election has additionally tried his luck. Not solely this, he has additionally appealed to terrorists to depart violence and comply with the trail of peace.

Munaf Malika, contesting from Darhal Malkan seat in Rajouri district, mentioned, ‘I labored as a divisional commander for a militant group for seven years. I enchantment to the terrorists to depart the trail of violence and be a part of the mainstream. ‘

The District Development Council (DDC) election in Jammu and Kashmir concluded on Saturday. Overall the turnout was about 51 % in this election. Now the votes might be counted on 22 December. State Election Commissioner KK Sharma mentioned right here that in the eighth and ultimate section of voting on Saturday, 28 constituencies recorded almost 51 % polling. These areas are unfold over 18 districts of the union territory. Elections are being held right here for the primary time after the withdrawal of particular standing from Jammu and Kashmir. Sharma mentioned whereas addressing the press convention that the voting was peaceable barring just a few minor incidents.

Sharma mentioned that the ultimate section of the election noticed a turnout of 50.98 %. In Jammu division, 72.71 % polling was recorded in the final section whereas in Kashmir valley 29.91 % polling was recorded. He mentioned that over 3.21 lakh voters got here out to vote in the final section. Sharma mentioned that in the final section, Kupwara district in Kashmir Valley recorded the best turnout of 63.8 %, whereas Bandipora recorded 56.5 %, 44.6 % in Baramulla, 35.12 % in Budgam, 11.2 % in Kulgam.

In Jammu area, Poonch recorded the best turnout of 83.58 %. This was adopted by 81.92 % in Reasi, 77.31 % in Rajouri and 73.93 % in Kathua. Sharma mentioned the voting passed off in a peaceable environment and there was no information of any main incident. He mentioned that in Poonch, a candidate confronted stone pelting and his safety personnel opened fireplace in the air to drive away the gang. This prompted folks to disperse.